Day: March 17, 2024

Delta Community Razed After Killing Of Soldiers In Communal Clash

ADEOLA YUSUF

Several houses in the coastal and rustic Okuoma community, in the Bomadi LGA of Delta state, have been burnt. This happened hours after 16 soldiers on a peacekeeping mission were killed in the area. Tukur Gusau, director of information at the defence headquarters, in a statement on Saturday, said the soldiers — comprising a lieutenant ​colonel, two majors, one captain, and 12 soldiers — were killed by youths on Thursday. “The troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, while on a peace mission to Okuoma…

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Plateau Gov Names MAPOLY Mass Comm Graduate, Others As Media Aides

Damilola Olonade

+ What to know about Marie-Theresa Nanlong, member 2001 AMACOS Set  + who-is-who list of over 200 new spokespersons approved by governor Mutfwang   The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has approved the appointments of Marie-Theresa Nanlong of Vanguard Newspaper among others as Media Aides. Platforms Africa reports that Nanlong graduated from the department of Mass Communication, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta with National Diploma in 2001. READ ALSO: Ah Ali: Tragic Tale Of Army Lt-Col And 13 Soldiers Murdered In Delta Japa: Nigeria Lost 16,000 Doctors…

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UK, FCDO, Met Office, Agencies Deepen Flood Risk Communication In Nigeria

Ganiyu Amodu

The collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) , UK, MET Office, and various Nigerian disaster agencies has begun to mark a significant step towards addressing the pressing issue of improving the effectiveness of flood risk communication in Nigeria. This came, according to a statement, as an high-level meeting held in Abuja with presentations of findings and recommendations from a 6-month intensive fieldwork project for all disaster management agencies’ Directors and Director-General. The research involved engaging with the most vulnerable communities across the country. Mr. Donovan Timothy,…

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Ah Ali: Tragic Tale Of Army Lt-Col And 13 Soldiers Murdered In Delta

ADEOLA YUSUF

In the intricate tapestry of life, with its twists and turns, highs and lows, moments of joy and sorrow, and contrasts between humility and arrogance, our paths lead us to either sweet or bitter ends. Life, as described in the holy book, is fleeting. Fashioned from clay, we shall all return to dust, leaving behind only memories of the moments, good or bad, that we crafted in our time on earth. In this fleeting existence, where we chase power, wealth, and ego-driven pursuits, there is one universal truth that binds…

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Japa: Nigeria Lost 16,000 Doctors In Five Years – Minister

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Government on Sunday disclosed that 55,000 licensed doctors are in the country to attend to the growing population of patients following the exodus of health professionals to hospitals and health facilities abroad. It said in the last five years, the country lost about 15,000 to 16,000 doctors to the Japa syndrome while about 17,000 had been transferred. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed these when he featured as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Pate, who said the brain drain syndrome…

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Stolen From Canada, Nigerian Court Orders Forfeiture Of 36 Exotic Cars

Abibat Babalola

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of 36 exotic cars, allegedly stolen from Canada to Nigeria. Justice Deinde Dipeolu made the final forfeiture order, while granting an application filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Listed as respondents in the suit are: Wilmon Autos Nigeria Limited; Ikeoyi Enterprises; Ichie Autos; Bounce Autos; Assured Motors, Emeko Auto; CNC Auto; Green Hill Auto; First Core Auto; Samuel Motors; Unique Motors; Nice and Rich Auto; Overall Properties; GIDI Auto and Chris Jane Auto…

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EKEDC Boosts Power Supply With Nigeria’s First-Of-Its-Kind 2×20 MVA Substations

Ganiyu Amodu

▪️What Sanwo-Olu, Gbajabiamilla, Otubu, Sanda said at the substations’ commissioning in Surulere       The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned two 20 MVA injection substations under the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EkEDC) franchise at Randle Mechanic Village, Surulere, Lagos The projects, facilitated through a partnership between the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the EKEDC, were fillip for the utility firm to boost power supply to the customers in the Surulere area of the state. Speaking at the event, Lagos State Governor, Sanwo-Olu…

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Internet Glitch May Last For 5 Weeks + How To Access Seamless Services

Abibat Babalola

Agony of corporate and individual internet users in Nigeria which has lasted since Thursday is not about to end soon as the latest reports indicate the service disruption may last for a further five weeks. One of the undersea cable companies affected by the service disruptions, MainOne, said in a statement on Friday evening that the situation might persist for two to three weeks for the problem to be fixed. It explained that investigations revealed that the fault came from an external incident that resulted in a cut on the…

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Israeli Airstrike Kills 36 Relatives Breaking Ramadan Fasting In Gaza

Abibat Babalola

▪️ How a family’s first Friday night of Ramadan reunion turned into a bloodbath – AFP report       Displaced by Israeli bombardment, the Tabatibi family gathered in central Gaza to eat together during the first Friday night of Ramadan, a reunion that soon turned into a bloodbath. An air strike hit the building where they were staying as women prepared the pre-fasting meal, killing 36 members of the family, witnesses told AFP on Saturday. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza, which provided the same death toll, blamed Israel…

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