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Tizeti, an internet service provider, has launched its FreeFiber broadband service in Nigeria and Ghana, extending its solar-powered internet solutions across West Africa. The company disclosed the launch in a statement on Saturday, highlighting the move as a major step in improving regional internet connectivity. The service is available in Lagos and Port Harcourt in
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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has mandated government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka,
Abuja stampede: Wike orders free treatment for victims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has mandated government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja.
This was contained in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, on Saturday in Abuja.
DAILY POST recalls that at least 10 people, including children died, while 10 others sustained injuries to the stampede on Saturday during the distribution of food items to less privileged and the elderly by a Catholic church in the Maitama Area of Abuja.
According to Wike, the FCT Administration would ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.
He sympathized with the victims and directed that henceforth, police permission should be obtained by individuals or organizations planning public distribution of palliatives, either food items or cash.
While describing the incident as painful, the Minister prayed for the repose of the souls of the lives that were lost and fortitude for their families to bear the irreparable loss.
He applauded the police and other security agencies for their prompt intervention.
“The promptness in which security agencies responded to the incident was commendable,” he said.
Abuja stampede: Wike orders free treatment for victims
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on his 71st birthday. Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and erstwhile Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District, was born on December 27, 1953. He will turn 71 on Friday. In a
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has congratulated the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on his 71st birthday. Akume, a former Governor of Benue State and erstwhile Senator representing Benue North-West Senatorial District, was born on December 27, 1953. He will turn 71 on Friday. In a
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved the disbursement of student loan to successful applicants. NELFUND held its inaugural board…
