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Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike On Thursday

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The leadership of the Nigerian association of resident doctors (nard) has disclosed that the association will embark on a nationwide strike from Thursday. The president of Nigerian association of resident doctors, Dr Uyilawa Okhuaihesuyi said that the industrial action would be total and indefinite, if the federal government fails to meet its …

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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake insulin tea for diabetes

BY-DEJI OGUNSOLA The national agency for food and drug administration and control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians about the circulation of fake insulin tea for diabetes. NAFDAC therefore, warned against buying or taking the fake tea because of its negative health implications. The advice was contained in a statement by the director-general of the agency, prof. …

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Buhari, Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Governors, Others Extol Ex-Lagos Governor At 69

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA President Muhammadu Buhari, senate president Ahmad Lawan, and speaker house of representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila  have eulogised ex-Lagos state governor Asiwaju bola Tinubu, who clocks 69  today . Buhari, in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, described Tinubu as a key pillar of the ruling all …

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HOW WE PACIFIED CHRISTIANS IN KWARA OVER HIJAB CRISIS— CAN

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has revealed how the Christians in Kwara State were pacified over the religious crisis in the state engendered by the hijab issue. Dr. Ayokunle also noted that the polarisation being experienced in the Judiciary system was triggered by lopsided appointments made by the National Judicial Council, …

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BANDITRY: AFTER TWO WEEKS, NIGER REOPENS SCHOOLS TODAY

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA Niger State Ministry of Education has disclosed that low-risk boarding secondary schools in rural areas are to run as day schools while high-risk schools remain closed even as the schools reopen in phases in the state today. The Commissioner of Education, Hajiya Hannatu Jibril Salihu, in a statement yesterday announced the reopening …

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TCN restores power supply to Maiduguri

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Transmission Company of Nigeria on Thursday announced that it had restored power supply to Maiduguri, Borno State, and its environs. It said electricity was restored in the state on Wednesday around 3:51 pm despite the security challenges in the area. It said bulk power supply was presently being transmitted through a …

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Audio: Lions Club Yaba District 404A1 celebrate International Day of Forests

Every year, March 21st is celebrated as the international day of forests. The day is aimed at raising public awareness about the values, significance and contributions of the forests to balance the life cycle on the earth. Various organizations, private and government , work together on this day to enlighten the public not only about forests …

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IGP ACCUSES STATES OF NON-COOPERATION

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu on Thursday accused states of not fully cooperating with the Federal Government in the battle against insecurity. He canvassed “community participation” through the involvement of traditional rulers to secure the country from all forms of criminality. According to him, security should not be left entirely in the …

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Kidnapped Uniport lecturer, Ayauwo, regains freedom three weeks after

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State,  Dr. Jones Ayauwo,  who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen three weeks ago in the Khana Local Government Area of the state has regained his freedom. This came barely one week after students of the University, especially his students at the Department of …

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Senate approves medical varsity for Iyin Ekiti

BY DEJI OGUNSOLA The Senate on Tuesday passed for second reading, a bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Iyin, Ekiti State. The proposed law for the establishment of the institution was sponsored by the Senator representing Ekiti Central, Opeyemi Bamidele. Bamidele said the Ekiti State Government has …

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