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Month: October 2023

FG begins probe of Abuja hospital over ‘refusal’ to treat one-chance victim

The victim was said to be a member of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has opened an investigation into alleged healthcare neglect by Maitama District Hospital, Abuja, which led to the death of one Ms Greatness Olorunfemi. FCCPC, in a statement by its…

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How Nigerians should mark 63rd Independence anniversary — NLC president

The labour leader called on Nigerians to demand accountability from their leaders, adding that the days of impunity and unbridled corruption must come to an end. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says there is reason for hope in the country, despite the challenges that have beset it. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said this in a…

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Wike seeks dialogue with herdsmen, put okada ban on hold in FCT

Wike said that cows would be allowed to graze in the suburbs but not in the city centre. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration will take a firm decision on commercial motorcycle operators when buses are provided as alternatives. Wike, who stated this while fielding questions from…

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Here’s everything Tinubu said in his Indepence Day address to Nigerians

Read the full text of Tinubu’s speech on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary. President Bola Tinubu made a nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on the morning of Sunday, October 1, 2023, to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary celebrations. In his address, the President announced a wage increment of ₦25,000 for low-grade workers in the country as…

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UNILAG shifts resumption date for students

The shift in date is to allow for the completion of renovation works in all the halls of residence and the classrooms. The Management of the University of Lagos has announced Oct. 30 as the new resumption date for academic activities for the 2023/2024 academic session. The new date is contained in a statement by…

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Pope Francis decorates president Nigerian publishers association

The catholic prelate thanked the Pope for the honour done to the diocese, which included the elevation of three priests to Monsignors. Pope Francis has decorated the President of the Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA), Uchenna Anioke, as a Papal Knight of Saint Sylvester. Anioke was decorated alongside 19 others on Saturday during a Pontifical Mass…

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Troops kill 4 IPOB/ESN members in Anambra, recover arm

The army said that Operation UDO KA II wishes to reassure the good people of the South-East of its unwavering resolve and commitment to restore lasting peace in the region. Troops of Joint Task Force South-East, code-named Operation UDO KA II, has neutralised four members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its…

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Ogun tribunal affirms Gov Abiodun’s election, dismisses Adebutu’s petition

On the disenfranchisement of voters, the tribunal held that there was no direct evidence to prove the allegation. The Ogun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting at Abeokuta upheld the election of Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday. The three-man tribunal headed by Justice Hamidu Kunaza held that Abiodun was…

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FG begins verification of National Social Register, minister visits Makoko

According to the minister, the president is determined to ensure that those on the national social register are truly poor and live under one dollar per day. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on Saturday flagged off the Federal Government’s verification of the National Social Register in Makoko, Lagos state….

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Tribunal affirms election of Nasarawa Assembly’s Majority Leader

The majority leader thanked the constituents for giving him their mandate that was reaffirmed by the court. The National and House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia on Saturday affirmed the election of Mohammed Omadefu (APC-Keana) as a member of the Nasarawa House of Assembly. The three-member panel led by Justice Francisca Isong-Nnang…

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