NAFDAC Confiscates 250 Bottles of Unregistered Hand Sanitiser in Yobe

Crime & SecurityHealthNewsNigeriaNAFDAC Confiscates 250 Bottles of Unregistered Hand Sanitiser in Yobe

PilotnewsJanuary 25, 2021

DAMATURU — (NAN) The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Yobe, has confiscated over 250 bottles of unregistered hand sanitiser from various shops across the state. Mr Lawan Dadingelma, NAFDAC Co-ordinator in the state, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Damaturu on Monday that the items were confiscated in 2020 . Dadingelma said the bottles of sanitiser would soon be destroyed by the agency. He noted that the...

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Anambra Government Warns Against Using Religion to Abuse Minds of the Public

LifestyleNewsPeopleAnambra Government Warns Against Using Religion to Abuse Minds of the Public

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)January 25, 2021

Recently, so many disturbing pictures and videos of a certain “prophet” that goes by “Onye Eze Jesus”, have been making the rounds, to the chagrin of the public. The videos show the self-acclaimed prophet in series of libations, incarnations, and sacrifices on the river, raising concerns and public condemnation. But it does appear the prophet is not moved. The activities of the prophet clearly abuse the mind of the public and tend to increase the...

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One Dead, 12 Arrested As Rival Confraternities Clash

Crime & SecurityLifestyleNewsNigeriaOne Dead, 12 Arrested As Rival Confraternities Clash

Beloved John (Staff Writer)January 25, 2021

A violent clash between two rival confraternities at Coker-Aguda, Surulere, Lagos resulted in the death of at least one person according to the Lagos State Police Command. The clash which spanned between Saturday and Sunday, left many residents agitated forcing them to stay behind closed doors. The state police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi indicated that the parties involved, members of the Aiye and Black Axe confraternities used sundry weapon on one another in the course of...

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Board Checks Absenteeism, Truancy Among Enugu State Health Workers

HealthNewsBoard Checks Absenteeism, Truancy Among Enugu State Health Workers

PilotnewsJanuary 25, 2021

ENUGU —  Dr. Okechukwu Ossai, Administrator of Enugu State Hospital Management Board, says the board has effectively checked absenteeism and truancy among health workers in the State. Ossai told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday that the board was able to achieve the feat in 2020 through its “intensified monitoring and supportive supervising system’’. “We were able to achieve this among health workers and other auxiliary staff in the 56 general...

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NCDC Says 4 Cases of the UK COVID-19 Strain Found in Nigeria

CoronavirusNewsNigeriaWellnessNCDC Says 4 Cases of the UK COVID-19 Strain Found in Nigeria

PilotnewsJanuary 25, 2021

ABUJA — The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Monday, disclosed that four Nigerians had tested positive for the highly contagious United Kingdom  (UK) COVID-19 strain.  Ihekweazu, who disclosed the at the briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, in Abuja, stated that those that tested positive included three Nigerians who had travelled out of the country, while one was in-country, adding that it was not surprising to find the new...

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InfrastructureNewsNigeriaTravelTanker Crashes: FRSC Deploys Safety Engineers in Ondo

PilotnewsJanuary 24, 2021

ABUJA  –– The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, has deployed safety engineers to Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, to ascertain causes and recommend solutions to incessant trailer crashes in that axis of the highway. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Oyeyemi said that this was in addition to...

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Association Embarks On Sanitation Exercise To Keep The State Capital Clean

EnvironmentHealthNewsAssociation Embarks On Sanitation Exercise To Keep The State Capital Clean

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 24, 2021

YOLA — Due to lack of official designated areas for dumping of refuse by residents in Jimeta-Yola, the Adamawa state capital forced them to dump the garbage along roadsides and into drainages thereby blocking the free flow of water sometimes resulted in flooding particularly during the rainy season. As a result of this, the Adamawa State Environmental Managers Association (ADSEMA) had conducted sanitation exercise along Yola to Jimeta road to clear the refuse so as...

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AfricaEntertainmentMusicDJ Khaled to Host MTV Africa Music Award on Worldwide Live Broadcast

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)January 23, 2021

American Grammy Award-winning global sensation and record label executive, DJ Khaled, has been announced as the international host for the MTV Africa Music Awards, Kampala 2021. For the first time, the award ceremony will be aired globally from February 20, 2020 on MTV channels; MTV Base and MTV Africa, in 180 countries. The virtual award ceremony will be hosted by the DJ from home in Miami, Florida, alongside African co-emcees for the Kampala event. Bruce...

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Contributory Health Management Agency To Kick Off In Adamawa, Targets 226 Primary Healthcare Facilities

HealthNewsNigeriaWellnessContributory Health Management Agency To Kick Off In Adamawa, Targets 226 Primary Healthcare Facilities

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)January 23, 2021

Adamawa State Contributory Health Management Agency has concluded arrangements to commence enrollment of citizens to enable them access affordable healthcare services. The agency was established following the amendment of the Adamawa State Health Insurance Law number 7 of 2011by the State House of Assembly in June 2020 and assented to by Governor Umaru Fintiri. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri approved one percent (1%) of the consolidated revenue of the state to provide free basic health care services...

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19 of 3,628 Traders Decries Soaring Prices Of Foodstuff In Lau Market, Taraba State

BusinessFoodNewsNigeria19 of 3,628 Traders Decries Soaring Prices Of Foodstuff In Lau Market, Taraba State

PilotnewsJanuary 22, 2021

Traders transacting business in farm produce in Lau main Market, headquarters of Lau Local Government council of Taraba State have decried the increase of prices of foodstuffs despite the agrarian nature of the area. Findings in the market show that a bag of Maize which was sold at ten thousand naira (N10, 000) a few months ago now attracts eighteen thousand naira (N18, 000), a bag of Guinea-corn is sold for sixteen thousand naira (N16,...

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