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NEMA distributes relief materials to flood victims in Rivers
The National Emergency Management Agency NEMA has distributed relief materials to flood victims at Akinnima Ahoada West local government area of Rivers state as promised. NEMA’s South-South Zonal Coordinator Adebiyi Babatunde, while handing over the food items and non-food items to the State Government, said the federal government was committed to ameliorating the suffering of the victims in this challenging…
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First Lady launches distribution of U-Lesson tablets to 9 states
…emphasizes Nigeria’s role in global digital learning By Kunle Sanni Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has underscored the importance of digital learning tools to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 4, which promotes inclusive and equitable quality education. She stressed that equipping students across the country with digital resources is essential to ensure Nigeria is not left behind in the global…
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Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead Nov 12 handover
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the 12 November swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the new governor of the state. Obaseki, who came into office on 12 November 2016, is expected to end his eight-year tenure on 12 November 2024. He dissolved the cabinet shortly after a valedictory session…
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Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB recovers black box, search for 3 bodies continues
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has confirmed the recovery of the black box, which includes both the Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder, from a helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. On October 24, a Sikorsky SK76 helicopter operated by East Wind Aviation and contracted by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited plunged into…
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NNPC Ltd., others, partner to establish advanced mammography centre in Nasarawa
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), in partnership with TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited, SAPETRO, CNOOC, and PRIME 130, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art mammography centre at the Federal University Teaching Hospital in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The centre is the second of its kind, with the first mammography centre established at Garkida General Hospital in Gombi Local Government Area, Adamawa.…
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Lawyers withdraw services from assualted bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya
The legal team representing Stephen Abuwatseye, an assaulted Bolt driver, has officially withdrawn its services. Deji Adeyanju & Partners, along with Zainab M. Otega Esq, made the decision to step down from the case, citing the need to protect their professional integrity. In a statement titled “Public Statement on the Alleged Assault of Mr. Stephen Abuwatseye: Withdrawal of Legal Representation,”…
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Report reckless driving to curb accidents-FRSC tells travellers
The Plateau State Command of the Federal Road Safety Commission, on Friday, concluded a series of activities aimed at reducing road accidents during the 2024 ember months with a call on travellers to report reckless driving in order to achieve the objective. The campaign, tagged “Speak Up Against Dangerous Driving: Crashes Kill More Passengers Than Drivers,” kicked off on November…
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Obaseki ready to face EFCC, defends eight-year administration in Edo
Edo State’s outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared his readiness to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if summoned, affirming that he has “nothing to hide” regarding his administration’s record. Obaseki made this commitment while addressing an audience yesterday at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, where he outlined his achievements, notably in the education sector.…
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Imo FRSC records 62 road crashes, 43 fatalities in 10 months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Imo State recorded 62 road traffic crashes and 43 fatalities from January to October 2024. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Imo State, Anthony Uga, disclosed this at the official kickoff of the command’s year 2024 “Ember Months” campaign in Owerri on Thursday. The year’s ‘ember months’ campaign theme is: “Speak Up Against…
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New terror group ‘Lukawaras’ emerges in Northwest Nigeria – Defence Headquarters
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorist group known as “Lukawaras” operating in the North-western region, marking a significant security challenge in the area. In a briefing on Thursday in Abuja, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, announced that the group originated in the Republic of Niger following the recent coup that…
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