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target=_blank>UBTH Revitalises CHC, Targets 5000 For Free Medical Services
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has revitalised a 40-year-old Comprehensive Health Centre (CHC) in Udo Community, Ovia South West Local Government Area, where it targets 5, 000 persons for free medical services. The Hospital, in it’s 3 days ‘UBTH Cares’ programme co-sponsored by the Japanese Government and others, carried out eye surgeries, dental care,…
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target=_blank>Bauchi Switches Street Lights From Diesel To Solar
The Bauchi State Infrastructure Development and Maintenance Agency (BASIDMA) has commenced the gradual conversion of street lights across the state from diesel-powered generators to solar energy. The Director-General of BASIDMA, Engr. Abdurrahman Abdullahi MaiAuduga, disclosed this in an interview with New Telegraph at his office on Friday in Bauchi. According to him, the initiative was…
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target=_blank>Edo: Ikpea Assures Constituents Of Effective Representation, Accountability
The Senator representing Edo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Joseph Igiagbe Ikpea, has assured his constituents of sustained and effective representation, promising to deepen legislative accountability, attract development and ensure that the voices and aspirations of the people remain central to his mandate. Ikpea gave the assurance at the Edo Central Senatorial…
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target=_blank>Nat’l Ranching Policy: PDP Tasks Alia To Speak On State’s Position
…Says thousands of farmers killed, no idle land left for grazing reserves – PDP The renewed war against the Federal Government‘s National Ranching Policy, for which Benue State is a beneficiary of the proposal, has continued to hit a brick wall as the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state on Thursday tasked…
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target=_blank>‘We Planned To Travel Every Three Months’, Kemi Adeosun Pays Tribute To Late Husband
Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has opened up about the sudden passing of her late husband, Anthony Adeniyi (Niyi) Adeosun, sharing details of their final plans together and paying tribute to his joyful personality. Speaking on Thursday during the funeral service in honor of her husband, who passed away in Lagos on August 5,…
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target=_blank>SEC Orders Freeze Of Assets Linked To Nine Designated Terrorism Financiers
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed capital market operators to immediately freeze the funds, assets and other economic resources belonging to six individuals and three entities designated as terrorism financiers by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NSC). The SEC, in a circular issued to all Capital Market Regulated Entities (CMREs), said the designations were…
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target=_blank>2027: Adebayo Unveils 75,000mw Power Target, Full-Employment Agenda
The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 Presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has unveiled a five-point agenda for transforming Nigeria, promising to tackle insecurity, unemployment, low productivity, inadequate electricity supply and weak institutions if elected president in 2027. Adebayo disclosed the plans during an interactive session with journalists and members of…
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target=_blank>Minister Lauds Kebbi’s Media Stakeholder Engagement Strategy
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Muhammad Idris, has commended the Kebbi State Government for initiating direct engagement with stakeholders in the media industry and in governance to effectively publicise the achievements of Governor Nasir Idris. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Kebbi State Governor’s Media Team led by the Commissioner for…
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target=_blank>‘Juma Is Not Going Anywhere’ – Priscilla Ojo’s Manager Slams Trolls
Media personality and talent manager Layole Oyatogun has publicly addressed the trending #FreeJuma online campaign targeting influencer Priscilla Ojo and her husband, Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The hashtag gained traction across social media following Juma Jux’s recent public appearance at the wedding of popular content creators Peller and Jarvis. Commentators online started online debates over…
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target=_blank>Osun 2026: Police Release Emergency Contacts, Hotlines To Report Violence, Misconduct
As security arrangements intensify ahead of the Saturday, August 15 Osun State Governorship Election, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has published official emergency contacts and complaint hotlines for voters and the public. According to the initiative aims to provide direct channels for real-time reporting of security threats, electoral infractions, violence, or unprofessional conduct by officers…
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