Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) has successfully recorded its first set of quadruplets, delivered by a 49-year old woman, following Invitro Fertilisation (IVF) conception. Prof. Chinedu Ekwempu, a Professor of Infertility and Endocrinologist and JUTH’s IVF Centre Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Jos, that the woman had...
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday in Abeokuta donated 25 patrol vehicles and drones to the Police Command in the state. Governor Abiodun made the donation on behalf of the state government while receiving the Inspector-General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, in his office. He noted that...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Community stakeholders from Maiduguri and Jere LGAs of Borno State have called for more advocacy and enlightenment activities by the government and it partners in tackling social vices in the state. The stakeholders made the call on Thursday during a dialogue on social...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned members of the public against obstruction of its operations, saying it is a criminal offence EFCC Spokesperson Dele Oyewale in a statement on Thursday said: ”It is a criminal offence to obstruct the commission’s officers from carrying out their...
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi has warned against obstructing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from carrying out its lawful duty . Fagbemi’s warning is contained in a statement in Abuja. “This is a matter of very grave concern,...
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Thursday, prayed a Federal High Court, Abuja to set aside an arrest warrant issues against him. Bello, through his lawyer, Abdulwahab Mohammed, SAN, told Justice Emeka Nwite that the court lacked jurisdction to grant the order in the first instance....
A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan on Thursday ordered accelerated hearing in a suit filed by Incorporated Trustee of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Nigeria, over leadership tussle. The Incorporated Trustee of CAC had filed a suit against some members, challenging the leadership of the church. The trustees...
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has said his administration would continue to keep the legacies of late Malam Aminu Kano by impacting positively on the lives of the people. Yusuf spoke in Kano on Wednesday night during a symposium to mark the 41st anniversary of Malam Aminu Kano’s...
The National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said issues relating to the appointment of the party’s national chairman will not be listed for discussion at its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting holding by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, stated...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah on Wednesday offered scholarship up to university level to 11-year old domestic worker, Happiness Nwafor, who was allegedly abused and brutalised by her employer. The governor also ordered the rehabilitation of the victim. The State Commissioner for Children, Gender and Social Development, Mrs...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed the optimism that Nigeria will become a major economic force in the world under President Bola Tinubu. Shettima stated this at the Presidential Villa, Abuja when he hosted a delegation from the Commonwealth Enterprise Investment Council (CWEIC) led by its Chief Executive Officer...
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has pledged to work toward strengthening the party to regain its lost glories. Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State and the Chairman of the forum stated this when he briefed newsmen shortly the forum’s meeting, ahead of the National Executive Committee...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, who is found near any of their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise. The directive was issued at the final briefing of the Computer-Based...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – A High Court of Cross River State sitting in Effraya, Etung Local Government Area of the state has passed an interim injunction restraining the State government from evicting beneficiaries of 1,415 hectares of cocoa farms allotted to them by immediate past administration led...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the distribution of relief materials in communities affected by recent communal crisis in Omala Local Government area of the state. The Governor, who had directed the State Emergency Management Agency to coordinate a need assessment...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – The Management of the University of Jos (UNIJOS) has approved the transformation of the Dr. Anastasio Paul Leventis Ornithological Research Institute (APLORI) at the University of Jos Biological Conservatory into a center of excellence in ornithological training and research. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Tanko...
Kebbi State Government has handed over ten hectares of land to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) for the establishment of Agricultural Machinery Development Institute (AMEDI) today in Birni Kebbi. This was in line with the Federal Government’s directive that the six geopolitical zones in...
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has offered free nomination form to Mr John Akinmurele, a former students leader, as its sole aspirant in the forthcoming Ondo State Governorship election. The event which took place at the headquarters of the party in Abuja, Akinmurele, a former President of...
A renowned stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Adamawa, Mr Mark Wosu, has said their loyalty to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is unwavering and unshakable. Mr Wosu, a former Council Secretary of Jada local government area in Adamawa, made this known during a news conference...
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring comprehensive economic security for all Nigerians. Tinubu said this would be achieved through addressing foundational challenges and creating a fair and equitable system. He said this when he received members of the Afenifere, the Yoruba Socio-Cultural organization, on...