Month: May 2023

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Health

RESIDENT DOCTORS ANNOUNCE A FIVE-DAY WARNING STRIKE.

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors NARD yesterday declared a five-day warning strike, with the industrial action set to commence tomorrow May 17, and end on Monday, May 22, following the alleged failure of the Federal Government to meet its demand. The decision to down tool was taken after the doctors’ extraordinary National Executive Council NEC meeting held virtually yesterday but the Federal Government has described the move as unnecessary. […]

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POLICE IGP VOWS TO ENSURE SMOOTH TRANSITION OF POWER.

The Inspector-General of Police IGP, Usman Baba says the May 29 inauguration of former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu as the President of Nigeria remains sacrosanct and can’t be altered. Baba in a press briefing yesterday in Abuja promised to do everything possible alongside other security operatives to defend democracy, warning political actors trying to foment trouble or frustrate the inauguration of newly elected leaders to desist from such […]

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DELTA STATE POLICE APPREHEND KIDNAP GANG AND RECOVER FIREARM AND AMMUNITION.

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Decoy Squad, led by Asp Julius Robinson on a sting operation, have arrested the 30-year-old leader of a kidnap gang, Emmanuel James, and a 25-year-old gang member, Ejiro Peter for allegedly kidnapping a couple of Okutonye Efetobore. The gang reportedly collected One million Naira ransom at Ughelli while another suspect, simply identified as Oh Lord escaped with bullet wounds. The Delta State Police […]

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THAI VOTERS REJECT MILITARY-BACKED GOVERNMENT IN HISTORIC ELECTION.

Thai voters have rejected the military-backed government as two opposition parties appear to be set for coalition talks. Initial results show the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties surging ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha, with the election being described as a turning point for Thailand which has experienced military coups in recent years. Prayuth led the last coup in 2014 and sought another term in office but he has […]

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AWARD-WINNING NOLLYWOOD ACTOR MURPHY AFOLABI PASSES AWAY AT 49.

Popular award-winning Nollywood actor Murphy Afolabi has passed away at the age of 49. Afolabi passed away yesterday after a tragic fall in the bathroom but his representatives or family members are yet to comment on the report. The actor, producer, and director was a well-known face in the Nigerian film industry, having starred in several Yoruba movies and Television shows over the years. The news of his death has […]

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NIGERIAN CHEF SET TO BREAK GUINNESS WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST COOKING TIME.

A Nigerian chef, Hilda Bacci is on the verge of breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking time by an individual.  27-year-old Bacci who is no stranger to breaking records as she won the maiden edition of the Jollof Faceoff competition held back in August 2021 is currently on 86 hours and counting, with about 10 hours left to set the new Guinness World Record. Hilda owner of […]

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Sports

BARCELONA WINS 27TH LEAGUE TITLE WITH FOUR MATCHES TO GO.

Spanish Giant Barcelona sealed their first La Liga title since 2018-19 with four games to spare after a classy 4-2 win at the home of city rivals Espanyol. Barco were 3-0 up by half-time with Polish Striker Robert Lewandowski scoring his 20th league goal of the season before 19-year-old Alejandro Balde doubled the lead. Lewandowski added the third before Jules Kou de's header made it 4-0 but Espanyol reduced the […]

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GROUP REJECTS APC’S ZONING OF DEPUTY SPEAKERSHIP TO THE SOUTHEAST.

A South East youth-based group, Coalition of South East Youth Leaders COSEYL has rejected the micro-zoning of the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives to the South East after the ruling All Progressives Congress APC recently announced Benjamin Kalu an Abia State member-elect for the position. COSEYL in a press release signed by its President-General and Publicity Secretary, Goodluck Ibem and Okey Nwaoru, respectively, said it was […]

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UNICEF LAUDS THE GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE FOR A FRUITFUL WORKING RELATIONSHIP.

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF has expressed gratitude to the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the fruitful working relationship and partnership it enjoyed with the state under his administration. Speaking when she led her team to the Government House, Enugu on a courtesy visit, the UNICEF Representative to Nigeria, Cristian Munduate, stressed that Ugwuanyi’s commitment to the set objectives of the body was impressive, adding that she was […]

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