Recent Suspension of a Doctor in Kano for Negligence
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Recent Suspension of a Doctor in Kano for Negligence

Dr Mansur Nagoda, the Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, has taken immediate action by suspending a medical officer at the Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital due to multiple complaints of negligence. It was alleged by Dr Nagoda that the suspended doctor left the facility without informing any officer or the hospital management. Despite numerous attempts to reach the suspended medic via phone calls, she claimed to be on the premises but was not found in the doctors' quarters, leaving a dialysis patient in a state of distress throughout the night. In emphasizing the paramount importance of the oath doctors take to safeguard lives, the Executive Secretary urged all medical practitioners to be diligent in fulfilling their responsibilities. Furthermore,...
The Latest Development: Rivers State Housing Commissioner Steps Down
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The Latest Development: Rivers State Housing Commissioner Steps Down

Gift Worlu, the Commissioner for Housing in Rivers State, has officially resigned from Governor Sim Fubara's administration. In a letter dated May 15 and addressed to the governor via the office of the state government's secretary, Worlu conveyed his decision to step down from his position. Today saw the departure of the second commissioner from the state's cabinet. Earlier, it was reported that Professor Prince Chinedu Mmom, the Rivers Commissioner for Education, also resigned from the State Executive Council on Wednesday. Stay tuned for more updates…
Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi
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Decline in Nigeria’s judiciary is evident – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has expressed concern over the deteriorating state of Nigeria's judiciary, highlighting that the decline is undeniable and poses a threat to the nation's future. In a Keynote speech titled 'The Role of the Judiciary in Shaping Nigeria's Future' delivered during the 5th Memorial of Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, the former Anambra governor paid tribute to the late Justice of the Supreme Court. Obi honored Justice Anthony Nnaemeka Aniagolu's legacy, praising his integrity, commitment to upholding the rule of law, and ensuring justice during his tenure from 1978 to 1987. Reflecting on the current state of the judiciary, Obi acknowledged that while there are...
Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested
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Seven Convictions Secured by Benue NDLEA, 41 Drug Suspects Arrested

Within a span of two months, the Benue State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has managed to secure seven convictions and apprehended 41 individuals suspected of drug-related offenses. During this period, the command also confiscated 0.187kg of Psychotropic substances, including tramadol, along with 0.055 kg of Glutathione and 16 liters of monkey tail from both users and peddlers. These developments were revealed on Tuesday by Philimon Saror, the Public Relations Officer of the Benue NDLEA, during a sensitization lecture held in Makurdi. Saror expressed concern over the persistently high demand for illicit drugs in the state, highlighting the need for the command to conduct awareness sessions to address this issue. He pointed out that the surge in demand for...
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Calabar Journalist’s Home Robbed by Thieves, Family Loses Valuables

A home belonging to Ike Uchechukwu, the correspondent of Vanguard newspaper in Cross River State, was ransacked by armed robbers. Fortunately, neither Ike nor his wife were harmed during the incident. The break-in occurred early on a Tuesday morning while Ike and his wife were asleep in their home. Recalling the frightening ordeal, Ike mentioned how the robbers managed to dismantle the burglary proofs and enter the apartment without waking them up. According to Ike, "The burglars seemingly had master keys to access my home unnoticed. We were sound asleep after a long and tiring day." "I suspect they might have used some kind of sleeping agent on us because we were oblivious to the ransacking of our home and car," Ike added. "They took away valuable items like my wife's gold jewelry, iP...
Arrest Made in Connection to Kano Mosque Bombing with Petrol
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Arrest Made in Connection to Kano Mosque Bombing with Petrol

Confirmation has been provided by the Kano State Police Command regarding the apprehension of the main suspect linked to the mosque explosion that took place early in the morning in Gadan village, located in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The state's Commissioner of Police, Mr Usaini Gumel, informed the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Wednesday about the arrest of a 38-year-old individual, Shafi’u Abubakar, who utilized a petrol bomb in the attack on the mosque. According to him, the suspect admitted to carrying out the attack on the mosque due to an ongoing family dispute concerning the sharing of inheritance. “On May 15, 2024, at approximately 5:20 am, authorities were alerted to an explosion at a mosque in Gadan Village during the early morning prayers, resulting in numer...
14 Suspected Fraudsters Paraded in Ekiti by NSCDC
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14 Suspected Fraudsters Paraded in Ekiti by NSCDC

Recently, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekiti State showcased 14 individuals believed to be part of an employment scam fraud group that tricked the public with counterfeit job offers. In a public display held in Ado-Ekiti, the State Commandant of NSCDC, Agboola Sunday, disclosed that the Counter Terrorists Unit of the command detained the fraudsters who specialized in deceiving people through bogus job prospects. Reportedly, the victims were confined within a location in the state and coerced into giving money under the false pretense of securing employment. The Commandant assured a thorough probe into the matter. He urged the public to exercise caution and utilize legitimate channels when seeking job opportunities to avoid falling victim to deceitful individu...
Congratulations from Tinubu to Aruna Quadri for Winning the Africa Table Tennis Cup
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Congratulations from Tinubu to Aruna Quadri for Winning the Africa Table Tennis Cup

President Bola Tinubu extends his congratulations to Aruna Quadri, Nigeria's leading figure in the realm of table tennis, for clinching the title at the International Table Tennis Federation, ITTF, Africa Cup. Securing a convincing victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup held in Rwanda, Quadri not only reclaimed the title but also solidified his position as the champion of table tennis in Africa. In his response, Tinubu praises the table tennis maestro for his relentless pursuit of excellence, highlighting Quadri's unwavering determination to succeed in the face of challenges. Tinubu commends Quadri's drive for distinction, resilience to achieve, and innovative problem-solving skills as the distinguishing qualities that exemplify Nigerians. A statement from Tinubu's Spe...
Inflation rate in Nigeria hits 33.69% in April as economic situation worsens
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Inflation rate in Nigeria hits 33.69% in April as economic situation worsens

April saw Nigeria's inflation rate climbing to 33.69%, up from 33.20% in March, reflecting a deepening economic crisis in the nation. The latest consumer price index and inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed these figures. The data indicates a continuous upward trend in inflation since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May of the previous year. In comparison, the inflation rate in Nigeria stood at 22.41% in May last year, showing a sharp increase to 33.69% in April. Prior to this, headline inflation rates were recorded at 29.9% in January 2024, 31.70% in February, and 33.20% in March. Month-on-month, the inflation rate rose by 0.49%. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), recently affirmed the commitment of t...
Former CBN Governor Emefiele Denies Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign Charge, Granted N300m Bail
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Former CBN Governor Emefiele Denies Alleged Unlawful Naira Redesign Charge, Granted N300m Bail

In a court session on Wednesday, Godwin Emefiele, the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, refuted claims of misconduct in the redesigning of the Naira in 2022. Standing before Justice Maryanne Anenih at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Maitama, Abuja, Emefiele entered a plea of not guilty to the four charges brought against him. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alleged that Emefiele proceeded with the Naira redesign without the necessary approvals from the CBN Board and then-President, Muhammadu Buhari. The EFCC specifically accused Emefiele of authorizing the printing of new Naira notes in significant quantities without the required authorizations, causing harm to the public. One of the charges was related to the printing of 37...