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12020 lagos assembly moves to upgrade general hospitals to tertiary health institutions

Lagos Assembly moves to upgrade general hospitals to tertiary health institutions

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday adopted recommendations of its Committee on Health Services for the upgrade of some […]

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Ekiti govt begins distribution of bills to business owners

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Officials of Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency( EKSAA ) have commenced the distribution of bills to clients for the […]

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Tackling birth rate crisis cannot wait —Japan PM

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Japan’s low birth rate and ageing population pose an urgent risk to society, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday, pledging […]

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Elections: Prominent unhealthy candidate will die – Primate Ayodele warns

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a warning to prominent candidates in the […]

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Gunmen shoot two persons dead in Anambra

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Some unidentified assailants have invaded the Mgbuka-Amanzu Road by Pillar Bread junction, on Obibuenyi Street, Okpoko, in the Ogbaru Local […]

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Police arrest two car thieves in Plateau

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew N. Onyeka The Plateau State Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of two […]

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PSC didn’t endorse IGP’s tenure elongation –Official

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Police Service Commission Logo The Police Service Commission has described as false an online report claiming that it endorsed the […]

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Forum seeks Shariah Court establishment in Oyo

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

The Elders Consultative Forum of Supreme Council for Shariah, Oyo State chapter, has called on the state government to establish […]

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Suspected terrorists kill three, abduct three in Niger

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

Suspected terrorists have killed three persons and abducted another three in an attack on Kuta town in the Shiroro Local […]

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I’ll serve Nigerians to best of my ability – Buhari promises months to tenure expiration

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

With less than six months to the end of his tenure, President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to serve Nigerians to […]

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Take action against female genital mutilation – Group tasks media, others

By Ifunanya / January 24, 2023

A civil society organisation has tasked the media and the public in Ekiti State to intensify efforts against Female Genital […]

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Don’t portray police negatively before young ones, FPRO urges Nigerians

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force has advised Nigerians against the negative portrayal of security agencies, particularly the police, to young ones […]

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Lalong appoints 10 new Permanent Secretaries

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has approved the appointment of 10 new Permanent Secretaries. The governor made the announcement […]

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Drivers on election duties must obtain certificates from us – FRSC

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, will conduct the certification of drivers and vehicles to be used for the forthcoming […]

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2022-2023 season: Nigerian top-scorers in major European leagues

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Osimhen, Saka, Lookman, Moffi The 2022/2023 season across major European top-flight football leagues has seen some Nigerian-born players shine in […]

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NAFDAC destroys tramadol, others worth N95bn

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye. von.gov.ng The National Agency for Food […]

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JUST IN: Everton sack Frank Lampard

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Frank Lampard has been sacked by Everton and is no longer the head coach of the club. The British football […]

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PDP abandoned N’East to Boko Haram – Lawan

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Monday took a swipe again at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]

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LASU bans 15 indecent dressing styles on campus, warns students

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Lagos State University, LASU, has released fifteen new dress codes considered indecent for its students on campus. The management […]

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Edo records eight new Lassa fever cases

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Edo State has continued to record a steady rise in the number of confirmed cases and fatalities from Lassa fever […]

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