Author: Felix Duru Mbah

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FG Moves To Establish National Environmental Health Development Agency

Health

By Sani Bala Karo The environmental health profession in the country is set to witness a historic transformation following ongoing legislative efforts to establish the National Environmental Health Development Agency (NEHDA), a landmark initiative strongly aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed by the Registrar/CEO of the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON), Sanitarian Dr. Yakubu Baba Mohammad, during a strategic engagement with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Association of Nigeria (EPHPAN) in his office in Abuja. According to the registrar, the bill seeking the establishment…

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2026

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Enugu Fire Service Counsels Public On What To Do During Tanker Accidents

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Apparently peeved by the spate of petroleum products tanker accidents in the South-East state, Enugu State Fire Service has urged motorists to quickly alert emergency responders through dedicated phone numbers when such mishaps occur on major roads. It gave the emergency numbers as 08080304303, 122 and 112 for immediate reporting of tanker crashes, fires or related emergencies. Director of the service, Engr. Okwudili Ohaa, gave the advice on Tuesday in Enugu while speaking with newsmen. Ohaa, who is also the state's Chief Fire Officer, stressed that accurate location details could save lives and reduce disaster risks.…

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2026

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UPDATE! UK Prime Minister Starmer Survives Bid To Oust Him From Office… For Now

Foreign

*Given Lifeline After Health Secretary Streeting's Challenge Fails To Materialize Keir Starmer was increasingly confident that he had seen off the immediate threat to his job on Tuesday after a challenge from Health Secretary Wes Streeting failed to materialise despite several of the latter's allies quitting the government. Downing Street insiders suggested that the Health Secretary did not yet have the required support from the 81 MPs he needed to formally launch a leadership bid after Starmer issued a “put up or shut up” ultimatum to his cabinet. Streeting was due to hold talks with Starmer on Wednesday, at which…

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2026

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Alia Felicitates Tor Tiv On Monarch’s 70th Birthday Anniversary

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has sent hearty felicitations to the Tor Tiv and Chairman, Benue State Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty, Professor James Ayatse, on the occasion of his 70th birthday anniversary. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula, said the letter of felicitation described the revered monarch as a distinguished traditional ruler, scholar, statesman and patriot whose wisdom, courage and unwavering commitment to peace, justice and the preservation of the rich Tiv cultural heritage have continued to inspire posterity across the State and beyond. The governor, according to…

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2026

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Fresh Attacks On Osun Govt Properties: Arrest Chief Thug, Others Now -Gov Adeleke Directs Police Boss

News

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan In the wake of fresh attacks on properties of the ruling Accord Party and other public assets across Osogbo, the Osun State capital, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the state Police Command to arrest documented alleged thugs of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Responding to the latest attacks, which reportedly extended beyond billboard vandalism to destruction of public properties, the governor directed the state Police Commissioner to stop "apparent shielding of these things and act decisively to protect public properties." A statement by spokesperson to the governor, Olawale Rasheed, said "while commending a detachment…

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2026

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Inside Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, ‘He Was Evil, A Monster’

Entertainment

*Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Asks Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster hit songs. His riveting moonwalk dance style, in particular, was a global dance 'anthem' for several generations of youths, even generations older than the poster boy of pop. Such was the sheer impact of his music. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of all time just as his often globally much-awaited, highly…

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2026

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Inside Late Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, ‘He Was Evil, A Monster’

Entertainment

Inside Late Michael Jackson’s ‘Secret Family’: Disturbing Child Sex Abuse Revelations, 'He Was Evil, A Monster’ *Accusations Just A Money Grab; Why Coming Over 15 Years After His Death?, Jackson Estate Lawyer Anyone who was someone in any part of the world, English-speaking or not, in the 80s, even into the 90s, was often caught mimicking any of Michael Jackson's monster songs. Such was the sheer impact of his music. His riveting moonwalk pop dancing style was a global dance 'anthem' among even generations older than the poster boy of pop. The megastar's 1982 Thriller became the best-selling album of…

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12

2026

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APC Commences Screening Of 24 Enugu State Assembly Aspirants, Lauds Mbah

News

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Committee has begun screening 24 aspirants on the party’s platform for the Enugu State House of Assembly. The panel, headed by Comrade Lucky Porki, stated that only one aspirant from each state constituency made submissions at the expiration of the submission period, noting, however, that all due process for the election of candidates would be observed in accordance with relevant laws and party guidelines. “The time for the submission of Expression of Interest Forms and Nomination Forms has elapsed, and we have only 24 aspirants for the…

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2026

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Soyinka’s Name Missing As Over 110 Nobel Laureates Urge Iran To Free Gravely Ill Activist Mohammadi

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*Fresh US Attacks Will Trigger Iran To Enrich Uranium To Nuclear Bomb Grade -Senior Lawmaker Warns More than 110 Nobel laureates have called for the immediate and unconditional release of Narges Mohammadi, the imprisoned Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, after she was transferred to hospital amid concerns over her rapidly deteriorating health. In a statement released today, the Nobel laureates urged the Iranian authorities and the international community to act “without delay” to secure Mohammadi’s release and ensure her continued access to medical treatment. Nigeria's activist first ever Nobel laureate in Literature, Wole Soyinka (he won…

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2026

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Benue Strengthens Collaboration With Security Agencies

News

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has reiterated his administration's commitment to strengthening its collaboration with security agencies to promote peace and address security challenges in the North-Central state. Speaking at Government House, Makurdi, the state capital, on Monday while receiving a delegation from the Armed Forces Command and Staff College who were on a study tour, the governor, who expressed confidence in the efforts of his government, insisted that the collaboration would address most security challenges. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Sam Ode, the governor described the visit as a significant national exercise which,…