Edo Govt Condemns Detention Of Accountant General, Four Others By EFCC

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEdo Govt Condemns Detention Of Accountant General, Four Others By EFCC

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 3, 2024

The Edo State government has condemned the detention of the state Accountant General and four others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The government also noted that the action is intended to cripple the government and governance in the state because what they were being held over were already repaid loan facilities. The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare stated this in a press statement in Benin on Saturday. According...

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Troops Arrest Wanted Cross-Border Terrorists Leader, 262 Others, Kill 187

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTroops Arrest Wanted Cross-Border Terrorists Leader, 262 Others, Kill 187

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)November 3, 2024

Troops of the armed forces of Nigeria have recorded a major achievement when they arrested a wanted cross-border terrorist leader, Abubakar Bawa Ibrahim (aka) Habu Dogo, 262 others and killed 187. The notorious wanted terrorist was arrested in Rumji Village in Illela LGA of Sokoto. In a statement to newsmen, on Saturday, the Director, Defence Media Operations (DMO), Major General Edward Buba disclosed that the “ongoing counter insurgency and counter terrorism operations has continued to...

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UNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

EducationHealthNewsNigeriaUNTH’s Prof. Ulasi Identifies Key Gene Variant Linked to Kidney Disease Risk

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 1, 2024

The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH, Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu, has gained international recognition following a groundbreaking discovery in kidney disease research led by Prof. Ifeoma Ulasi, a prominent nephrologist at the institution. The research, conducted in partnership with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and various national and international collaborators, including Ghanaian researchers, has identified a genetic link that could enable targeted treatment and early intervention for kidney disease patients. The study found that nearly one-third...

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Building Collapse Kills 16 People In Ibadan

NewsNigeriaBuilding Collapse Kills 16 People In Ibadan

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The building collapse killed sixteen people on Thursday morning at Odugbede Street, Jegede Area of Olorunsogo, Ibadan, Oyo State. Mr Yemi Akinyinka General Manager of Oyo State Fire Services Agency said ten people were declared dead on Thursday morning but the death toll rose to 16 in the evening, explained the agency received a distress call about the collapse of the building at about 2 am and immediately deployed personnel to the scene. “The Oyo...

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National Economic Council Advocates Support For IDPs

NewsNigeriaNational Economic Council Advocates Support For IDPs

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The National Economic Council (NEC) has called for increase of economic opportunities and basic services for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu disclosed this following the 145th NEC meeting in Abuja on Thursday, adding that both IDPs and host communities required support to foster sustainable livelihoods. “At the meeting, chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, a presentation was made on the World Bank-supported programme, “Solutions for Internally...

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 More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

HealthNewsNigeria More Than 300 Children Contract HIV Daily In Africa- Dr Emmanuel

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

The Country Director of Mothers2Mothers in Nigeria, Dr Chinyere Emmanuel says more than 300 children contract HIV every day in Africa. The information was on figures from an African non-governmental organization that provides integrated primary health care to families, Mothers2Mothers. Dr Emmanuel, who disclosed this at the official launch of the organization in Nigeria, also said that 3,100 out of 4,000 new global HIV infections among girls and young women (ages 15-24) each week occur...

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Public Officials Urged To Emulate Virtues Of Late Emmanuel Iwanyanwu

NewsNigeriaPoliticsPublic Officials Urged To Emulate Virtues Of Late Emmanuel Iwanyanwu

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)November 1, 2024

On Thursday, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) organized a valedictory session in honour of its pioneer board chairman and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo’s late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. Prof. Martin Ike-Muonso, Director General RMRDC said the late Iwuanyanwu and the pioneer DG of the council, Prof. Oluremi Aribisala pursued the RMRDC’s vision and mission with passion and dedication. He urged public officials to emulate the virtue of merit and federal character practiced by...

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N9 Billion Raised to Fuel Violence in #EndBadGovernance Protests – Police

NewsNigeriaPoliticsN9 Billion Raised to Fuel Violence in #EndBadGovernance Protests – Police

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)November 1, 2024

The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that around N9 billion was allegedly raised by unidentified groups and individuals to incite violence during the recent #EndBadGovernance protests across the country. This revelation was made by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, during the Civil Space Guard Conference, organised by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) in collaboration with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in Abuja. Adejobi stated that prior to the protests, the...

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Google Invests in Nigeria’s AI Future with N2.8bn Grant and Training Programme

NewsNigeriaTechnologyGoogle Invests in Nigeria’s AI Future with N2.8bn Grant and Training Programme

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)October 31, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google to enhance artificial intelligence, AI, talent development across Nigeria. The grant, provided through Google to Data Science Nigeria, will support the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives to upskill Nigerian youth, underemployed, and unemployed citizens, focusing on advanced AI skill development and education. This funding forms part of Google’s broader $5.8 million commitment to digital skills programmes across sub-Saharan Africa. Dr...

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Federal Govt Says Tax Reform Bills Not Against North

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal Govt Says Tax Reform Bills Not Against North

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)October 31, 2024

The Federal Government has said that the Tax Reform Bills are not against the North, noting that they are aimed at streamlining Nigeria’s tax administration processes. It will be recalled that the Northern Governors’ Forum had on Monday issued a communique where it opposed the tax bills sent to the National Assembly. The Federal Government, in a statement, issued on Thursday by the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, maintained that...

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