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Month: October 2023

FCTA continues demolition of shanties, illegal structures to give Abuja facelift

The director said the department had continually sensitised settlers against erecting shanties in unauthorised locations. In continuation of its resolve to rid Abuja of undesirable structures, the FCT Administration (FCTA) demolished shanties and illegal structures in Jahi District, on Wednesday. Director, Development Control, FCTA, Mukhtar Galadima said the exercise was also to restore the Abuja…

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Mechanism in place to prevent diphtheria outbreak – Edo agency

The agency said doctors and nurses in health facilities in the state had been sensitised to have a high index of suspicion on suspected cases. Edo Primary Health Care Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) says the state government has put measures in place to prevent the spread of diphtheria in the state. Dr Eseigbe Efeomon, Deputy Director,…

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Ibadan Court dismisses suit filed by 384 ex-PHCN staff over disengagement

According to reports, former PHCN staff were sacked during the partial privatisation of the power sector and claimed that they were laid off without due process. The Ibadan Division of National Industrial Court of Nigeria on Wednesday dismissed the suit filed by 384 former staff of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) regarding their 2013…

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Senate confirms Tinubu’s 3 new ministerial nominees

The Senate confirmed that the nominee who slumped during screening has been revived. The Senate has confirmed three more ministerial nominees forwarded to it by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation followed the screening and approval of the nominees during Wednesday’s plenary. The nominees include Jamila Bio- Ibrahim (Kwara), Balarabe Lawal (Kaduna State) and Ayodele Olawande…

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Court remands Naira Marley, Sam Larry for 21 days in police custody

This means that they are not allowed to leave the country during the 21-day period. The magistrate court in Yaba has delivered an order remanding Naira Marley and his associate Sam Larry to police custody for 21 days over the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimedji Aloba aka Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Command requested that Naira…

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Big Brother Naija star Ceec refuses to date Neo

She likes him, she thinks he’s cool but he’s too young for her. Big Brother Naija All-Stars housemate, Cynthia Nwadiora, fondly known as Ceec, has spilled the beans about her ship with fellow housemate Neo Akpofure. Speaking with the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, during a recent interview on Africa Magic, she was asked about the nature…

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Navy hands over cannabis sativa worth ₦35m to NDLEA in Badagry, Lagos

Navy Captain noted that investigation was ongoing in conjunction with other security agencies to identify the drug trafficking syndicate. The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, Lagos State, on Wednesday handed over 27 sacks of cannabis sativa worth ₦35 million to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Badagry. The Commanding…

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Ugandan politician retrieves ambulance donation because she lost election

The politician said her action was the consequence of the constituents’ choices. Ugandan politician, Evelyn Anite, has revealed that she retrieved the ambulance donation she made to her community because she lost the contest for a parliamentary seat. Anite was first elected the member of parliament representing Koboko Municipality in 2011 and was seeking a…

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Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) inducts 13 veterinary doctors in Jos

The acting registrar of the council urged the graduands to be professional in the course of their duties, insisted that anyone caught cutting corners would not be spared. The Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN) has inducted 13 veterinary doctors who graduated from the University of Jos. Dr Oladotun Fadipe, the Acting Registrar of VCN, who…

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Oraimo: Top 100 most admired smart accessory brand in Africa

#FeaturebyOraimo Oraimo, Africa’s No. 1 Smart accessories brand, has once again made its mark by being listed among the top 100 most innovative brands in the continent. Brand Africa, in collaboration with Geopoll, Kantar, and Brand Leadership, recently published the Brand Africa 100 2023. The report presents the most comprehensive ranking of the most admired…

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