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BREAKING: 2 injured as two-storey residential building collapses in Abuja
A two-storey residential apartment in Abuja collapsed on Saturday morning, leaving several people trapped in the rubble. The building, located beside Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road (Sultan Dasuki Way) in Kubwa, was formerly a hotel and later a hospital before being converted into a residential apartment. It was gathered that the collapse occurred around 7 a.m., with many people still…
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Tinubu expresses condolences to victims of Plateau building collapse
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness in response to the news of a school building collapsing in Jos, Plateau State, which led to multiple deaths and numerous survivors. In a statement released by Ajuri Ngelale on Friday, President Tinubu described the tragic incident as a significant loss to the nation and an extremely distressing development that…
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Gov Abdulrazaq mourns victims of Plateau school collapse
By Mosunmola Ayobami,Ilorin Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sent his sincere condolences to the people and Government of Plateau State on the unfortunate collapse of a school building in the state capital Jos and the resulting deaths of many schoolchildren and teachers. His condolence message was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary,Rafiu Ajakaye on Friday…
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Death toll rises to 22 in Jos building collapse
The Plateau State Government has said 22 persons have died and one hundred and thirty-two persons injured after a school collapsed in the Busa Buji, Jos North Local Government Area of the state. Commissioner for Information and Communication Musa Ashoms said this in a Friday evening statement. “As of 6:00 pm, 154 people have been rescued from the debris. Sadly,…
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JUST IN: Nigerians should be happy about court ruling on LG autonomy, says Gov Otu
KUNLE SANNI Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called on Nigerians to accept the recent Supreme Court ruling, affirming that local governments should receive their allocations and funding directly from the federation account. The governor made this statement on Thursday evening while briefing State House reporters at the presidential villa in Abuja. Otu emphasized that the President Bola…
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Updated: Presidential aide appointed new Elemona of Ilemona Town
By Tosin Brown Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Tinubu, Lt. Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, has received the approval of the kingmakers in Ilemona town to become the next Elemona of Ilemona in Kwara State. Yusuf, a prince from Ilemona town, is expected to bring his leadership and experience to his new role, fostering development and unity within the community. As the…
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3 DIVISION/OPSH donates wheelchair to disabled student, empowers community
In a heartwarming ceremony held at the 3 Division Medical Hospital and Services, 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) showcased its profound commitment to community welfare by donating a wheelchair to Mathew Mustapha, a 14-year-old physically challenged student from Government Secondary School Mr. Ali Jos. The division also ordered the hospital to provide him with free medical treatment. In addition, three…
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House of Reps mourns Ibadan North lawmaker as Speaker condoles OYSG, APC
The House of Representatives has mourned the death of Hon. Musiliudeen Olaide Akinremi who died in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja. A statement signed by House Spokesman and Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi, Jr., said Akinremi who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), died…
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Senator Barau optimistic about NWDC bill assent by President Tinubu
Senator Barau Jibrin, the Deputy President of the Senate, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will sign the North West Development Commission (NWDC) Bill into law. The bill, which aims to tackle the various challenges in the North West geopolitical zone, has successfully passed through both chambers of the National Assembly. In a statement on Tuesday by his…
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Adeleke urges NELFUND to avoid debt trap for students
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has cautioned the management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to ensure that the student loan scheme does not become a debt trap for beneficiaries. During a meeting with NELFUND’s leadership on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke emphasized the importance of sustainable operations. “Debt trap must never be experienced in Nigeria student…
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