35 YEAR OLD MAN SEEKS N19M FOR KIDNEY SURGERY Today, Adishi no longer urinate due to the rapid failure of the kidneys. “I used to be a cameraman for different media houses. I was working with a TV station before this sickness struck. Initially, I felt unwell and suspected it was just typhoid and malaria. Consequently, I sought medical opinions from various hospitals. At a primary healthcare centre, I underwent tests that revealed kidney issues. At that time, I was still able to work. Another hospital visit confirmed the PHC’s diagnosis. It was a doctor at Gbagada who told me…
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EXPERTS HARP ON EARLY DETECTION The experts who said people die from cancer due to late presentation urged Nigerians exhibiting signs of cancer to get treatment as soon as possible and to jettison the belief that cancer is always fatal. They noted that early detection was essential to lowering the death rate. from cancer and the enormous financial burden of treating the illness. The cancer experts spoke during an awareness walk they organised to commemorate the 2024 World Cancer Day, with the theme: “Close the Care Gap: Everyone Deserves Access to Cancer Care.” The theme highlighted inequalities in cancer care…
More than 230m female genital mutilation survivors worldwide BY UNICEF The number of female genital mutilation survivors tops 230 million worldwide, UNICEF said in a new report Thursday, an increase of 15 percent since 2016 despite progress against the practice in some countries. “It is indeed bad news. This is a huge number, a number that is bigger than ever before,” said Claudia Coppa, lead author of the report released to coincide with International Women’s Day.
WHY WE ARRESTED 21 TRUCKS LOADED WITH FOOD BY EFCC It will be recalled that on Tuesday, the EFCC arrested 21 trucks loaded with food and non-food items heading towards Borno neighbouring countries. Oyewale said: “Anything that has a negative bearing on the economy is an act of economic sabotage or serving as a leakage, distortion or disequilibrium in the economy, the commission has a responsibility to tackle it and that is what the EFCC has done. “It is not that the commission is throwing its nets towards the borders. An arrest can be made anywhere and the smugglers were…
SEC TO ISSUE NEW ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS FOR DIGITAL ASSETS OPERATORS The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has developed new guidelines for licensing, registration and screening of digital and virtual assets service providers (VASPs). According to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), VASPs are entities that conduct exchanges between virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) and fiat currencies, and transfers of virtual assets.
RUPERT MURDOCH ENGAGED FOR 6TH TIME AGED 92 His engagement to former police chaplain Ann Lesley Smith was called off just two weeks after being announced in April 2023. Murdoch married his first wife, former flight attendant Patricia Booker, in 1956 and the couple had one daughter, Prudence. After their divorce 11 years later, his second marriage to Anna Torv, a trainee journalist he met while she was working on one of his Australian titles, lasted more than 30 years. At various times, each of their three adult children – Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James – appeared to have been in…
WHY I CANT BE ACCUSED OF SLEEPING WITH MARRIED MAN BY TACHA Tacha said, “There were rumours that I was sleeping with married men but they can’t bring one married man because they know there’s none. “I say it proudly, any day, anytime, anywhere, in my sleep, in my dream, everything I enjoy I worked hard for it. Not a lot of people can boast of that because we are in an industry where there people don’t want you to progress.”
ARMED ROBBERS STORM KOGI BANKS KILL POLICEMEN CART AWAY MONEY The heavily armed robbers stormed the two banks simultaneously and began sporadic shooting in broad daylight. As of the time of filling out this report, the number of casualties had yet to be confirmed. All efforts to get confirmation from Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer SP William Aya proved abortive, as he was not picking up calls put to his phone
ADA CHUKWUDOZIE BEAUTY BRAIN AND BRAWN Born on June 7, 1972, into the family of Nze Humphrey and Keziah Okonkwo of Aku village, Ezenifite, in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mrs Chukwudozie studied Chemical Engineering at the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu. She later bagged a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in Business Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the Lagos State University, respectively.
NGOZI KEKWARU THE TRUE NIGERIAN HERO This is her story: In July last year, Kekwaru, a staff of Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, found and returned 70,000 dollars to a guest at the hotel. The incident occurred when the guest, who pleaded anonymous, left behind a bag containing the substantial sum in one of the hotel’s suites. Upon discovering the bag, she immediately reported it to the hotel management. The hotel’s General Manager, in line with the establishment’s policy of integrity and transparency, promptly initiated the process of returning the money to its rightful owner. The guest was contacted and…
We are like family Wizkid opens up on relationship with Burna Boy Nigerian music artists have been smiling to the bank in a big way since the world’s takeover of the Afrobeats genre of music. Today, there are many avenues through which they make money and the performance fees remain an indelible part of it. While their fortunes may have profoundly increased through revenues generated via streaming, endorsements, merchandise marketing and others, getting paid to perform at events, shows and concerts remained the surest and most trusted sources of income. Of course, what artists charge per show, concert and personality…
NFF BEGINS SEARCH FOR PESEIRO REPLACEMENT AHEAD OF WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS Applications must be received no later than March 12, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) announcement. Former Tanzania coach Emmanuel Amuneke has been widely linked with the job after he assisted Samson Siasia and Augustine Eguavoen previously. The new coach will lead the team to two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers in June at home against South Africa and away to neighbours Benin. Nigeria are third in their World Cup qualifying group with two points from as many matches. Rwanda lead the group with four points, while South…
2 TO DIE BY HANGING FOR KIDNAPPING IN TARABA The Chief Judge of Taraba, Justice Joel Agya, on Friday sentenced Yusufa Adamu and Adamu Abdullahi to death by hanging for kidnapping Balkisu Kambe and Maryam Musa in Gashaka Local Government of the state. Agya, while delivering the judgement in Jalingo, said the prosecution had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
REPS SUMMON NAPTIP D-G OVER UNLAWFUL DETENTION OF ALLIANCE HOSPITAL CEO The House of Representatives has summoned the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), over the unlawful detention of Dr Christopher Otabor, Chief Executive Officer, Alliance Hospital Abuja. Rep. Mike Etaba, Chairman, House Committee on Public Petition, ordered the Director-General of NAPTIP, Mrs Fatima Waziri-Azi, to appear before it on April 18.
ADEBAYO SLAMS LABOUR MOVEMENT FOR WAGE FOCUSED APPROACH He noted that the only connection between wages and price of goods is the cost of living allowance adjustment. “If things are rising, you adjust. But you must come from the point of view of the purchasing power. With due respect, as bad and as poorly performing as the government is, the labor movement as currently constituted is worse. The efficiency is worse.” Adebayo added that; for the labour movement to have a strong and larger base, it must ensure that more people are gainfully employed. According to him, is the only…
FIRM ADVOCATE RENEWABLE ENERGY COMMISSIONS ROOFTOP BASED SOLAR PV PLANT AT CHAD He said: “Paras Energy ensured that the highest standard equipment were utilised for the project, which were procured from across the globe. They used only tier 1 equipment of the highest quality available in the industry. This is consistent with its core business philosophy of leveraging the best technical excellence, experience, and equipment to provide best service to the customers.” He noted that the success clearly highlights the competence of the Nigeria based companies and their ability to not only service requirements within the country but also expand…
DEFENCE MINISTER PLEDGES PRIORITY TO ARMED FORCES WELFARE The minister reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s determination to eliminate terrorism, banditry and insurgency in the country and solicited for more support from the National Assembly. According to him, the Nigerian military has recorded tremendous successes in the fight against insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping, oil theft and terrorism. Badaru commended the NASS for the harmonious working relationship with the ministry as exemplified by the visit, adding that the modest achievements recorded would not have been possible without their cooperation. The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Ibrahim Kana, presented the achievements and challenges…
All things are getting in place for the eight days fidau prayer for the late comic actor Oyebamiji Quadri Omotolani also known as Sisi Quadri 9th of March opposite Iwo Secretariat iwo osun state more information coming shortly….
A 26-year-old woman, Omorogbe Jennifer Soni, has been arraigned by the Lagos State Police Command for a serious assault on a police officer. The incident, which was captured on camera, occurred in Ajah on February 21, 2024. According to reports, she engaged in a heated argument with the female police officer. As the police officer attempted to get close to her car, Omorogbe forcefully pushed the officer, causing her to fall to the ground. In response to the assault, the Lagos State Police Command swiftly took action. he was arraigned on February 22, 2024, at the Etiosa Magistrate Court in Ajah. Following the proceedings, she has been remanded…
In a momentary setback today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, Nigerian Senators were forced to postpone the start of their session due to a power outage in the red chamber of Abuja. The unavailability of electricity momentarily disrupted their plans until power was eventually restored, allowing the lawmakers to convene and commence the day’s plenary session as planned. This incident shows the ongoing challenges faced by the Abuja Electricity Distribution PLC, which had previously issued a warning in February regarding the disconnection of electricity supply to 86 Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) owing a collective debt of N47.1 billion. Among the affected MDAs are notable…