Native Doctor Hospitalised After Shooting Self to Test Bulletproof Charm

Crime & SecurityNewsNative Doctor Hospitalised After Shooting Self to Test Bulletproof Charm

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 1, 2024

A native doctor, Ismail Usman, has sustained gunshot injuries while testing a ‘bulletproof’ charm in Kuchibiyi community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place on Thursday when the victim, in an attempt to test the effectiveness of his self-made bulletproof, shot himself in the stomach. A resident of Kuchibiyi, Samson Ayuba, who witnessed the incident, said: “The man is a native doctor who prepares concoction and...

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President Tinubu Heads to South Africa Following France Visit

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPresident Tinubu Heads to South Africa Following France Visit

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)December 1, 2024

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission, BNC, alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the BNC will hold on Tuesday, 3 December 2024, following a ministerial meeting scheduled for 2 December at the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town. The...

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Anambra APC Chieftain Commends President Tinubu on Port Harcourt Refinery

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra APC Chieftain Commends President Tinubu on Port Harcourt Refinery

PilotnewsDecember 1, 2024

Sir Paul Chukwuma, a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress – APC, the former National Auditor of the party and currently Pro-Chancellor of Benue State University, Makurdi, as well as an aspirant of the party in the 2025 Anambra Governorship election, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over the recent commencement of operations at the Port Harcourt refinery, abandoned many years ago. Mr. Chukwuma while applauding this feat by President Tinubu, linked it to...

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Two Hospitals Set For Conversion To Federal Medical Centres

HealthNewsNigeriaPoliticsTwo Hospitals Set For Conversion To Federal Medical Centres

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 30, 2024

…FG, Adamawa Govts Signs MoU The Federal and Adamawa state governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Yola to convert Cottage Hospital Hong and General Hospital Mubi to Federal Medical Centers. Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health signed for the Federal Government while Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta signed on behalf of Adamawa State. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Minister of Health Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate reiterated the Federal Government’s...

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Kaduna State Government To Document Repentant Bandits

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaKaduna State Government To Document Repentant Bandits

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 30, 2024

…Denies Paying Them Money Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani says the state government will start documenting repentant bandits on Saturday. The governor disclosed this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Thursday, saying the government had received the first set of repentant bandits; most of them in Birnin Gwari are indigenes of the community. He said the Birnin-Gwari cattle market was reopened which was closed for about 10 years due to insecurity in...

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Plateau Concerned about Stigmatization Against People Living With HIV

HealthNewsNigeriaPlateau Concerned about Stigmatization Against People Living With HIV

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 30, 2024

The Plateau State government has expressed worries over the continued stigmatization of people living with HIV in the state. Dr. Cletus Shurkuk, the State Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure while briefing newsmen to kickstart the series of events to celebrate the 2024 World’s AIDS Day with the theme: “Take the Right Path to End HIV/AIDS”. The Commissioner added that the theme resonated deeply with the government’s commitment in Plateau State to prioritize health equity...

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Kogi: Ododo Sympathises With Victims Of Boat Mishap

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi: Ododo Sympathises With Victims Of Boat Mishap

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 29, 2024

The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo has sympathised with victims of the recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of some passengers who are indigenes of Kogi State. The Governor, who expressed sadness over the boat accident said he was particularly concerned that most of the victims were women, petty traders and artisans who are involved in legitimate business activities to earn a living and contribute to the economy of the state. A...

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Group Attributes Poverty In Nigeria to Poor Leadership Recruitment

NewsNigeriaPoliticsGroup Attributes Poverty In Nigeria to Poor Leadership Recruitment

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 29, 2024

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has identified bad leadership recruitment processes since 1960, as the reason Nigeria is poor. The President and Chairman of the Governing Council of the institute, Dr Azeez Olasunkade made the remark at the  inaugural Induction Ceremony of ILCS yesterday in Lagos, during the maiden induction, with the theme: “ Nigeria at 64: The Leadership Factor-Which Way Out?” It had in attendance various technocrats, professionals among others physically...

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Troops Neutralise 135, Arrest 185 Persons – DHQ

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Neutralise 135, Arrest 185 Persons – DHQ

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 29, 2024

The Director, Defence Media Operations DMO Major General Edward Buba has disclosed on Friday that troops of the armed forces of Nigeria have neutralized 135 and arrested 185 terrorists. Buba stated that troops have begun to record surrendering of terrorists in the North Central operational theatres. Gen. Buba disclosed this in a press statement made available to journalists. He said, “These were occasioned by overtures from the terrorist leadership based on troop’s onslaught against them....

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Operation Delta Sanity III: Navy Delivers Healthcare To Ogbaru Residents

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOperation Delta Sanity III: Navy Delivers Healthcare To Ogbaru Residents

PilotnewsNovember 29, 2024

In a bid to foster a strong civil-military relationship with host communities and the general populace, the Naval Outpost Onitsha, ACCU-Answer Limited and Chris Care Medical Services Limited, have provided free medical services to about 1000 residents of Ogbaru Council Area. The two-day medical outreach, held at  Primary Health Care Center, Odekpe, is part of a series of non-kinetic activities under Operation DELTA SANITY III, directed by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel...

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