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It Is A Lie, No Diphtheria Case In Enugu State -Health Commissioner

It Is A Lie, No Diphtheria Case In Enugu State -Health Commissioner

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Government has stated that there is no confirmed case of diphtheria in the state, urging residents to discountenance what it described as "unfounded ongoing rumours." State Commissioner for Health, Prof George Ugwu, made the clarification in a briefing on Wednesday in Enugu while giving update on the reported suspected case of a diphtheria patient at University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu. A popular online medium had earlier run the report. But, dismissing the reports, Prof Ugwu stated: "In response to this, the Public Health and Surveillance unit of the State Ministry of…
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Excitement As Enugu State Human Capital Development Council Holds Stakeholders’ Workshop

Excitement As Enugu State Human Capital Development Council Holds Stakeholders’ Workshop

*Govt Inaugurates Judiciary Financial Autonomy C'ttee, Sets 19 October Deadline For Report By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Human Capital Development Council has held its second stakeholders workshop with theme 'Joint review of initial draft of HCD plan of action'. The workshop which took place at Vee - ai - pee Events Place, New Haven, Enugu, brought together stakeholders from various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and labour unions in the State . In his opening speech, Managing Director (MD), Enugu State Investment Development Authority/State focal person of Enugu State Human Capital Development (HCD) Council, Dr. Kenechukwu Nnamani, explained that…
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Oyo ADC Gov Candidate, Adegoke Vows On Ibarapa Rural Electrification, Security, As APC’s Alli Warns Makinde Over €55m Loan

Oyo ADC Gov Candidate, Adegoke Vows On Ibarapa Rural Electrification, Security, As APC’s Alli Warns Makinde Over €55m Loan

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State governorship candidate of opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has promised the people of Ibarapa geopolitcal zone of the state that he will end the blackout they have been suffering from for years by ensuring rural electrification. Adegoke, who was speaking in Igbo-Ora during a visit to the people of Ibarapa Central and Ibarapa North, said, when voted into office next year as the Governor of Oyo State, he would provide the entire Ibarapaland with solar farm that would generate electricity for the zone. He disclosed that to ensure constant supply…
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Terror Alert: Saki Monarch Rallies Residents

Terror Alert: Saki Monarch Rallies Residents

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan The Okere of Sakiland, Oyo State, Oba (Dr.) Khalid Oyeniyi Olabisi Oyedepo III, has urged residents of Saki and adjoining communities to remain vigilant, but not panic, following a nationwide security alert over possible terrorist attacks. The paramount ruler urged his subjects to remain calm, stressing that there was no immediate cause for alarm. His call came after the Nigeria Police alerted its formations nationwide to intelligence indicating possible attacks on schools, places of worship, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camps and other vulnerable locations. According to a statement from his palace on Wednesday,…
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Benue CAN Debunks Allegation Of Alia Secretariat Demolition Plans

Benue CAN Debunks Allegation Of Alia Secretariat Demolition Plans

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Acting Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benue State, Rev. Jonathan Terwase Ugbede has debunked the speculation that the State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, intends to demolish the CAN secretariat in the North-Central state.  The CAN leader who was reacting to speculations on the matter in social media and other platforms, dismissed the speculation, insisting that the Governor has not contemplated destroying the secretariat.                                  He expressed joy that Gov. Alia has already debunked the allegation, describing the fake publications as malicious, false, baseless, and completely detached from the truth. A statement by the State Commissioner…
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Karim Adeyemi Helps Barcelona In 7-2 Win As Raphinha Nets Hat-Trick (SEE RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN LA LIGA & EUROPA LEAGUE TODAY, WEDNESDAY,16 SEPT)

Karim Adeyemi Helps Barcelona In 7-2 Win As Raphinha Nets Hat-Trick (SEE RESULTS OF MATCHES PLAYED IN LA LIGA & EUROPA LEAGUE TODAY, WEDNESDAY,16 SEPT)

Raphinha scored three times as Barcelona ran riot against Racing Santander today (Wednesday night) with João Cancelo, Lamine Yamal and Gabriel Jesus also finding the net in a seven-goal rout, in which starter Karim Adeyemi played a starring role to set up some of the goals. The seventh win in as many La Liga games this season for Barcelona continued the Catalans' perfect start to the season. Barça started the game as the dominant side, creating a few half chances, with the best chance falling to Raphinha inside the box, but his effort was well kept out. First Goal But…
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NLC Blows Hot Over Petrol Price Hike Nationwide, Tells FG To Save The Situation Now

NLC Blows Hot Over Petrol Price Hike Nationwide, Tells FG To Save The Situation Now

*'We Are Of The View That A Government That Seeks Re-election In Next Few Months Cannot Afford To Stand And Watch Marketers Inflict Suffering On The Citizenry In Name Of Deregulation' Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) today fumed over the rising pump price of petrol, a product that literally chokes Nigerians' socioeconomic jugular each time there is an increase in cost. Below, NLC's press statement signed by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. "We are seriously concerned by the rising cost of the pump price of petrol across the country. In mega urban cities where petrol is readily available, the cost ranges…
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Unpaid 33-Months Houseboat Rent: Court Urges Army, Contractors To Settle

Unpaid 33-Months Houseboat Rent: Court Urges Army, Contractors To Settle

By Emma Ogoigbe The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, has given three indigenous houseboat contractors in the Niger Delta and the Nigerian Army a fresh opportunity to resolve amicably a dispute over 33 months of allegedly unpaid rental services. Justice Stephen Pam on Monday adjourned the matter to 22 October, 2026, for the parties to report on the outcome of ongoing settlement efforts. The suit was instituted by Peaches Integrated Services Limited, Etucom Integrated Services Limited and Godsam Industrial Services Limited against the Attorney General of the Federation, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and…
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67-Year-Old Nigerian Woman, Younger Male Compatriot, Others Arrested In US

67-Year-Old Nigerian Woman, Younger Male Compatriot, Others Arrested In US

Two Nigerians are among seven persons arrested in the United States (US) for allegedly illegally voting in past elections in the global superpower and for naturalization offence. One of them was paraded before Fox News crew. They were all indicted. Indictments and complaints are allegations and defendants are constitutionally presumed innocent until proven guilty. The US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas disclosed news of the arrests and indictments in a statement, sighted by People&Politics Tuesday night. The paper's checks on the Attorney's official website showed that the two Nigerians, a female and a male, were named as…
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Retired, But Messi Gets Fresh Argentina Call-Up For International Game

Retired, But Messi Gets Fresh Argentina Call-Up For International Game

*It Is For A Deserved Farewell, Country's Football Association Says Though he has hung his international boots, eight-time Ballon D'Or winner Lionel Messi has been called up by Argentina to make a farewell ⁠appearance in a home friendly in October following his retirement, the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has confirmed. “We invited ⁠the best player in ⁠the world ​to play, the icon of our selection, our captain Lionel Andrés Messi, to have a deserved farewell on 6 October, here in Argentina,” the AFA President, Claudio Tapia, said on social media. Argentina will play three home friendlies during the 21 September…
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