Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer Mohbad, has provided insights into the swift burial of his son. Mohbad passed away at age 27 on September 12, with his burial taking place the next day. In an interview, Aloba attributed the quick burial to Yoruba traditions. He explained that it’s customary not to delay the …
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Public sentiment is running high following the tragic death of Dr Umoh Michael, a resident doctor at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Dr Michael passed away during a church service after allegedly working a gruelling 72-hour shift at the hospital. The Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, confirmed that the young doctor was overworked, …
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The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria disclosed that it has spent a staggering N5 billion on the upkeep of two idle helicopters over a decade. Rector Captain Akali Modibo clarified that the institution spends N500 million annually to maintain these helicopters, which the Federal Government eventually sold off. Modibo refuted claims that …
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The Anambra state government recently convened a meeting with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) to address pending debt issues. The meeting was led by TonyCollins Nwabunwanne, the state Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, and Chinedu Anyaso, chairman of IPMAN Enugu Depot Community. The delay in settling debts, according to …
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The World Bank has issued a warning that the recent coup d’état in Niger could exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria and other West African nations. The bank’s September ‘Food Security Update’ states that an additional seven million people in the region are at risk of severe food insecurity. This comes amid already high commodity and …
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A team of police officers from the Ikoyi Police Station faces accusations of assaulting a worker at Dash Me Stores, a clothing shop in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. The officers reportedly acted on the orders of a dissatisfied customer, Juwareto Okaisabor. Okaisabor had purchased a Fiendi designer bag from the store in a charity …
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The United States has urged Nigeria to digitise its government services as a crucial step in combating corruption. Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, made this call during a press briefing in Lagos at the end of his three-day visit to Nigeria. Adeyemo also highlighted the importance of a stable Naira for Nigeria’s …
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Philip Shaibu, of Edo State, to resolve their ongoing feud. The call comes from Chief Dan Orbih, PDP National Vice Chairman (South), who expressed concern over the public airing of internal government matters. Shaibu had previously sought legal action to prevent his …
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The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has given assurances to parents of kidnapped National Youth Corps members that their children will soon be freed. Although the kidnapping occurred in Zamfara State, the Akwa Ibom police are collaborating with their Zamfara counterparts for the release. On August 17, 2023, eight NYSC members from Akwa Ibom were …
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Dangote Industries Limited has welcomed a new cohort of Graduate Trainees, reiterating its commitment to creating employment opportunities. Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, outlined the company’s journey from a commodity trading firm to a manufacturing powerhouse. He emphasised that the group aims to impact lives by meeting basic needs through manufacturing, which inherently …
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