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Mar
24
2025
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Okpebholo Hails Tinubu’s Courage, Lauds State Of Emergency In Rivers

Okpebholo Hails Tinubu’s Courage, Lauds State Of Emergency In Rivers

News Flash, Politics
Okpebholo Hails Tinubu’s Courage, Lauds State Of Emergency In Rivers Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, who recently marked his first 100 days in office, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as more courageous than former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking in Benin yesterday, Okpebholo commended Tinubu’s recent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it a bold decision made in the best interest of Nigerians. Okpebholo, made the remarks while representing Tinubu at the kick-off of the reconstruction of the 125-kilometre Benin-Asaba Expressway. The project will expand the road to ten lanes between Ring Road,…
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Mar
24
2025
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Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children

Crime, Mishap, News Flash, Obituary
Commercial Motorcyclist Commits Suicide After Wife Left With Children A commercial motorcyclist simply identified Papa Ejime has reportedly killed himself after he allegedly drank a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday morning at Oghara, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. It was learnt that the deceased killed himself after his marriage crashed recently. It was gathered that the deceased, a chronic gambler always beat his wife anytime he failed to win. Neighbours who craved anonymity said early this year, the deceased punched his wife on the mouth, causing her teeth to fall out. According…
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Mar
24
2025
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2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election

Abia North, News Flash, Politics, Presidency
2027 Presidency: Kalu Rejects Call To Run, Restates Commitment To Tinubu’s Re-election Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) and representative of Abia North Senatorial District, has rejected calls by the Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to contest the 2027 presidential election. The Northern coalition, consisting of 40 youth groups, had urged Kalu to run for president with either Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal or Adamawa State Governor Umar Fintiri as his running mate. The appeal was made after a courtesy visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, Ogun State,…
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Mar
24
2025
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Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre

Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre

FGN, Immigration, International, News Flash
Dabiri-Erewa Hails Ontario Nigerian Community Leaders For Setting Up Immigrants Welcome Centre Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has hailed the Ontario Nigerian community leaders, for setting up the Nigerian Immigrants Welcome Centre. The centre which is set to be launched soon is the first of its kind, and is aimed at helping new and old Nigerian migrants to settle adequately in Canada. She commended them for this initiative, aimed at providing support for fellow Nigerians in Canada. Who needs assistance Dabiri-Erewa called on other Nigerian communities globally to emulate this support structure set up by…
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Mar
23
2025
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Full List: Number Of Medical Doctors Across States In Nigeria

Full List: Number Of Medical Doctors Across States In Nigeria

Health, Education, FGN
FULL LIST: Number of Medical Doctors across States in Nigeria Lagos: 7,385 FCT: 4,453 Rivers: 2,194 Enugu: 2,070 Oyo: 1,996 Edo: 1,777 Kaduna: 1,524 Anambra: 1,518 Ogun: 1,511 Kano: 1,477 Delta: 1,456 Osun: 1,294 Plateau: 1,200 Imo: 1,110 Kwara: 1,016 Ebonyi: 899 Akwa Ibom: 888 Abia: 829 Cross River: 826 Ondo: 743 Borno: 736 Bayelsa: 727 Ekiti: 695 Benue: 621 Sokoto: 602 Katsina: 562 Nassarawa: 552 Niger: 494 Gombe: 485 Bauchi: 443 Kogi: 418 Adamawa: 280 Yobe: 275 Kebbi: 273 Zamfara: 267 Jigawa: 255 Taraba: 201 Source: MDCN TheCableIndex
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Mar
23
2025
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NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate

NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate

Crime, Drugs, News Flash
NDLEA Arrests Indian Woman With 72 Parcels Of Heroin Packaged As Chocolate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, the consignment, weighing 11Kg, was seized from Neetu’s luggage after a search at the arrival hall of the airport. The operation, based on credible intelligence, took place during the inward clearance of Qatar…
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Mar
23
2025
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Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others

Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others

Accident, Crime, News Flash, Police Force
Nigeria Police Officer Runs Mad, Shot Four To Death, Injures Others Reports has it that an armed police officer barricaded a busy road in Calabar and started shooting sporadically at passerbys. It was gathered that the tragic incident happened at Atakpa junction near Watt Market, Calabar, in Cross River state. An eyewitness account reveal that the armed policeman started shooting sporadically at innocent Nigerians in the morning, March 23. The eyewitness further reveal that the police, who appeared to be mentally unwell, barricaded the road with no entrance to Watt Market. This singular act made people to running away for…
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Mar
23
2025
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Another Explosion Rocks Gas Facility In Rivers State

Another Explosion Rocks Gas Facility In Rivers State

Accident, News Flash, Oil & Gas
Another Explosion Rocks Gas Facility In Rivers State Barely a week after a major explosion occurred on the Trans Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, another explosion has reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in Akuku Toru Local Government Area. The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre (YEAC-Nigeria), a grassroots NGO with strong networks across the Niger Delta, confirmed the latest explosion on Sunday. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Dr. Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, YEAC said it received reports from its youth volunteers about an early morning explosion at the Soku oil facility operated…
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Mar
23
2025
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IGP Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention

IGP Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention

Human Rights, News Flash, Police Force, Security
IG Warns Policemen Against Unlawful, Prolonged Detention The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned officers of the Nigeria Police Force against unlawful and prolonged detentions. He stressed that any officer found violating constitutional provisions on human rights will face serious consequences. This is detailed in a statement released on Sunday, and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. The IG reaffirmed the police leadership’s commitment to upholding human rights and ensuring due process in all detention procedures. The statement, titled “Human Rights: IGP Warns Personnel Against Incessant, Unlawful Detentions,” cautioned against detentions beyond the legally stipulated…
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