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Four Rescued From Collapsed Building In Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says four persons have been rescued alive from the rubbles of a collapsed two-storey building in Kubwa, Abuja, on Saturday. The acting director-general, FEMD, Florence Wenegieme, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Ms Wenegieme said that the building was located beside Cupid Hotel, Sultan Dasuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, Kubwa, in Bwari Area Council of the FCT. She explained that the collapsed building contained 45 self-contained rooms, adding that it was previously used as a hotel before it was converted for residential purposes. Ms Wenegieme said that two of the rescued victims had been taken to the Kubwa General Hospital and were currently receiving treatment. “FEMD was notified of the inci...

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NDDC Awards Foreign Scholarships To 200 Niger Delta Scholars

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has presented postgraduate foreign scholarship letters to 200 scholars from the Niger Delta region.Chiedu Ebie, the chairman of the NDDC governing board, handed over the letters to the beneficiaries during a pre-departure ceremony in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Mr Ebie, in a statement issued by the commission’s director of corporate affairs, Seledi Thompson-Wakama, said that the scholars would pursue doctorate and master’s degrees in various fields of learning abroad. “The scholarship scheme is an important component of NDDC’s human capital development programme, providing free education to scholars in the Niger Delta. “We know that education is the most powerful weapon for changing the fortunes of the Niger Delta region. “We expect...

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Governor Mutfwang Shuts Down School Over Building Collapse

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has shut down The Saints Academy School, Jos, whose block of classrooms collapsed on Friday, killing scores and leaving many others injured.A visibly angry Mr Mutfwang cited crass negligence by its owners as reason for the shut down order. 22 persons were confirmed dead with about 145 injured when the one-storey building collapsed on the students who were writing their examinations. Mr Mutfwang, who inspected the site where the incident occurred, and visited some casualties on Saturday, said the disaster would have been avoided if the school owners had complied with building laws. “It’s unfortunate that this has happened but, of course, we cannot allow the school to function. The school is hereby closed down immediately; we cannot take any further c...

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12Jul By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Wife Hires Hitmen To Kill Husband After Misunderstanding

A 35-year-old woman, Jumoke Ayoola, was on Friday docked in an Iyaganku chief magistrates’ court in Ibadan for allegedly threatening to kill her husband.Mrs Ayoola, whose address was not provided, was charged with a threat to kill. She pleaded not guilty. The prosecutor, Insp Akeem Akinloye, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on July 4, at about 1:00 p.m., in the Oluyole area, Ibadan. Mr Akinloye said the defendant hired some killers to kill her husband, Jide, after having a misunderstanding with him. He said the offence contravened the provisions of section 86 of the Criminal Laws of Oyo State, 2000. The chief magistrate, Olabisi Ogunkanmi, admitted the defendant to N1 million with two reliable sureties in like sum. She adjourned the case until Nove...

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IBADAN: Oba Olakulehin Crowned As 43rd Olubadan

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in Oyo State on Friday has been crowned as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The event was held at the Labosinde compound in the ancient city of Ibadan – the family whose right is to crown any Olubadan of Ibadanland. Those present at the venue include a former Oyo State Governor and member of the Olubadan-in-Council, Rashidi Ladoja; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar; former Senate Leader, Teslim Folarin, among others. It would be recalled that Ibadan Kingmakers unanimously nominated the Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Olakulehin as the next Olubadan of Ibadan following the passing of Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II, the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The kingmakers at a meeting held at Mapo ...

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12Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Institute of health service Administrators holds 3-Days capacity workshop 

By NAN The Institute of health service Administrators of Nigeria (IHSAN), has held a 3-Days professional development workshop and the council meeting of health service Administrators of Nigeria at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital Gwagwalada, for the development of health service administration in the country. During her remarks at the opening ceremony with the theme titled, "The Hospital of the Future'' the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social services, Daju kachollom S. mni, tasked the professional body on genuine service delivery through dedication and selflessness. Kachollom said government as part of efforts to improve quality of health service administration, planning and management in Nigeria founded the Institute of Health Sector Administra...

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BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court Grants Financial Autonomy To Local Governments

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Nigerian Government must pay funds allocated to Local Governments directly to the respective Local Government Areas, which are managed by democratically elected officials. In a landmark judgment delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agim on Thursday, the court declared that it is unconstitutional for State Governments to withhold and utilise allocations meant for Local Government Areas without transferring the funds to them, as mandated by Section 162(3) of the Constitution. This ruling aims to ensure that Local Governments receive their rightful allocations, promoting decentralisation and grassroots development. Supreme Court had reserved its judgement in a lawsuit brought by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagb...

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Makinde Condoles With House of Reps Family

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered that flags be flown at half-mast throughout Oyo State in honour of the departed Federal House of Representatives member for Ibadan North federal constituency, Hon. Olaide Akinremi. The Governor described the sudden demise of the member of the Green Chamber as shocking and a great loss to the State. The Governor prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed and courage for the family to bear the unfortunate loss. E-signed:Prince Dotun OyeladeHonourable Commissioner for InformationOyo State.10th July, 2024.

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Ibadan North Rep, Akinremi Jagaban Is Dead

The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State in the House of Representatives, Hon Olaide Akinremi, popularly called Jagaban, is dead. Although details surrounding death of the 52-year-old lawmaker is still sketchy as the time of filing this report, the APC Spokesman in Oyo State, Olawale Sadare confirmed this to our correspondent.

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tungan Maje gets new DPO

In a historic event, the Tungan Maje community and its environs welcomed their first Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Nyako H. Musa. This achievement marks the culmination of a three-year journey led by Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq. and Prof. Sunday Ichado, who dedicated themselves to establishing a Divisional Police Headquarters for the betterment of the community. Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq., despite having no personal business interests in Tungan Maje, facilitated the acquisition of approximately 3,200 square meters of land and spearheaded the construction of the headquarters. His selfless commitment to Nigeria's welfare is commendable and deserving of national honour. The formal welcome of CSP Nyako H. Musa on July 9, 2024, at the Tsumaje of T...

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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SSANU , NASU appeal to Tinubu over withheld salaries

By Joan Nwagwu The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the non-teaching staff unions in the universities have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene on payment of withheld four months salaries. The non-teaching staff unions in the universities comprises of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). Mr Nurudeen Yusuf, Chairman of SSANU, University of Abuja branch, said this during a one-day protest on Tuesday in Abuja. It would be recalled that the national body of JAC had on July 7, mandated all branches to hold a one-day nationwide protest, to express their grievances over the withheld salaries and other pending issues of the two unions. The protesters during the prot...

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10Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Divisional Police Officer resumes duty at Tungan Maje: A Milestone in Community Security.

In a historic event, the Tungan Maje community and its environs welcomed their first Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Nyako H. Musa. This achievement marks the culmination of a three-year journey led by Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq. and Prof. Sunday Ichado, who dedicated themselves to establishing a Divisional Police Headquarters for the betterment of the community. Chief Dr. Amb. Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq., despite having no personal business interests in Tungan Maje, facilitated the acquisition of approximately 3,200 square meters of land and spearheaded the construction of the headquarters. His selfless commitment to Nigeria's welfare is commendable and deserving of national honour. The formal welcome of CSP Nyako H. Musa on July 9, 2024, at the Tsumaje of T...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NHRC recorded 106, 604 complaints of human rights violations in June – Ojukwu

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recorded a total of 106, 604 complaints of human rights violations in the month of June. This was made known on Monday by the Commission ' Executive Secretary , Dr Anthony Ojukwu, SAN at the presentation of the Commission 's 6th dashboard report on human rights violations. He said that, the increase is disturbing though not unexpected in view of the circumstances of the situation in the country. " Over the last six months, the dashboard has provided us with critical insights into the evolving human rights landscape in Nigeria. " It has illuminated areas of progress and highlighted the challenges that still lie ahead. " The dashboard has equally proven instrumental for the Commission’s programming. " By identifying key trends an...

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8Jul By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Labour seeks implementation of ILO Convention on violence, harassment

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to implement the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention 190 (C190) on violence and harassment at workplace. Mrs Roselyn Anarah, NLC National Administrative member made the plea on Monday in Abuja, at a two-day workshop organised by the NLC Women Commission. The workshop was attended by representatives from Solidarity Centre, a US based international workers’ rights organisation. Adopted in June 2019, C190 is the first international treaty to recognise the right of everyone to a world of work free from violence and harassment, including gender-based violence and harassment. The Federal Government ratified the convention on Nov. 8, 2022. Anarah expressed worry over the delay in th...

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NAFDAC Seizes Multimillion-Naira Aphrodisiacs

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized cartons of aphrodisiac products and sex-enhancement drugs worth N12 million in Sokoto.On Monday, the NAFDAC coordinator in Sokoto, Garba Adamu, said that the agency’s patrol team made the seizures during routine patrol operations across markets in Sokoto and its environs. Mr Adamu explained that the products were unregistered, highly unsafe due to dangerous ingredients used in the preparations, and an eyesore because of the blatant use of pornographic pictures on the packages. He appealed to the public to desist from buying such products from unlicensed premises and only patronise registered and safe products from licensed outlets. “We also call on the general public to always report hawkers and ...

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Lagos Female Biker Crushed To Death

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority says a truck crushed a female riding a motorcycle to death on Monday. The LASTMA spokesman, Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed this in a statement. Mr Taofik said the crash occurred at about 6:15 a.m. at Sifax inward Iganmu Bridge. The LASTMA official, however, stated that the agency and other emergency responders had recovered the body of the victim trapped under the truck. According to the statement, the truck driver “lost control while in motion, and the truck fell on a female biker while descending Iganmu Bridge.” LASTMA added that the truck driver, who was speeding, lost control and caused the truck to fall on the female biker.” The driver afterwards fled the scene. LASTMA personnel called emergency responders, including the LA...

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Sexual Harassment: Education Commissioners, ICPC To Meet

Education commissioners in the country will engage with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja to strategise on the best way to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in tertiary institutions. The meeting, which is expected to focus on sexual harassment in tertiary institutions, will be convened by the ICPC and Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI). Omowumi Ogunrotimi, GMI boss, said the engagement would focus more on prevention frameworks rather than punitive measures. “Development partners, education regulators, student groups and civil society organisations will engage and commit to the state-level adoption and implementation of sexual harassment prevention frameworks,” she said. According to Ms Ogunrotimi, the engagement ...

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Flooding: FG Activates States’ Emergency Centres

The Federal Government, on Sunday, July 7 2024 said it has activated the various emergency centres across the country to help in tackling the flood situation in states. It also urged residents living in flood-prone locations to move away from floodplains, stressing that responses from citizens in some of the affected states had been below expectation. The National Emergency Management Agency, Some state governments also announced the commencement of river dredging in their domains, while others ordered residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate. On Friday, the Federal Government said no fewer than 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, had either experienced various degrees of flooding or recorded casualties as rains intensified. The report stated that the Mini...

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AU says B.faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal unacceptable

Meanwhile, the AU has said that the said withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger is not acceptable. AU said it believed in the unity of ECOWAS and would support all efforts to ensure the region's prosperity. Moussa Faki, Chairperson of AU Commission also commended the efforts of ECOWAS at addressing insecurity in the region. Besides, Faki who was represented by Ambassador Adeoye also described ECOWAS as a pace setter in the area of security and constitutional transition of government as exemplified in the recent elections in the region. "African Union is very proud of ECOWAS. We advocate and fully support unity of ECOWAS."The withdrawal of the three countries is not acceptable to African Union." He therefore assured ECOWAS that AU will continue to support all its efforts...

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ECOWAS Authority re-elects Tinubu as Chairman

… Appoints Senegal’s President, Faye, Special Envoy to discuss with Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was on Sunday, July 7 re-elected to serve another year as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Tinubu was first elected to the position in Guinea-Bissau on July 9, 2023. President Tinubu was re-elected during the 65th Ordinary Session of the Authority, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja,. In his first statement, he appointed the President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye, as Special Envoy of the ECOWAS Commission, alongside President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo, to mediate with the leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic. The three countries hadannounced thei...

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