Peter Obi prays for new Nigeria

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, has noted that he joins Nigerians in praying for a new Nigeria. Obi made the statement via X, where…

2024: 140 FCT operatives killed, N409,992,000 recovered from criminals

About 140 operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command were killed on duty in 2024 and N409,992,000 recovered from criminals, a report from the Force has said. The command’s…

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Ghana ends visa requirements for Africans

Beginning in early 2025, Ghana is allowing visa free entry to citizens of all countries in Africa. It’s hoped that the new approach will increase tourism, trade and travel to…

VIDEO: ‘Adam and Eve ate nothing, eating doesn’t make you sinful,’ Pastor Damina says 

The founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has questioned the belief that Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden was caused by eating fruit from the forbidden tree. Damina stated this during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday. He said, “Adam and Eve ate nothing. Adam
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The founder of Abel Damina Ministries and Power City International, Pastor Abel Damina, has questioned the belief that Adam and Eve’s sin in the Garden of Eden was caused by eating fruit from the forbidden tree. Damina stated this during his New Year’s Eve sermon on Tuesday. He said, “Adam and Eve ate nothing. Adam

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Give more incentives to health workers to reduce Japa syndrome – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Oyo State has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria. President of the union in the state, Dr Happy Adedapo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN on Thursday in Ibadan.
Give more incentives to health workers to reduce Japa syndrome – NMA

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Oyo State has appealed to governments to give more incentives to health workers and doctors to reduce the ‘japa’ syndrome in Nigeria.

President of the union in the state, Dr Happy Adedapo made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN on Thursday in Ibadan.

He remarked that the ‘japa’ syndrome, which was one of the major challenges of health workers in 2024, could be reduced to the barest minimum if the doctors were made comfortable.

“It’s not too much for the government to give car loans to doctors to encourage them and keep them in the system.

“We appeal to Gov. Makinde to pay the doctors working in the state the medical residency training fund.

“The adjusted consolidated medical salary scale that FG implemented should also be implemented for doctors in Oyo State as well.

“State workers should also enjoy the wage award. It’s not too much for the government to give more incentives to the doctors to encourage them.

“The japa syndrome should be reduced to the barest minimum.

“Soft car loans can be given to the doctors to keep them in the system and prevent them from leaving Nigeria,” he said.

Adedapo urged health workers and relevant stakeholders to work in synergy to improve healthcare delivery in Oyo State and Nigeria at large in 2025.

Give more incentives to health workers to reduce Japa syndrome – NMA

Road crashes are caused, not accidental, FRSC corps marshal warns

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to improve service delivery in 2025. Mohammed pledged in his New Year message on Thursday in Abuja while also commending the staff of the FRSC for their commitment to a safer road environment, leading to outstanding successes in 2024. He said that the FRSC
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to improve service delivery in 2025. Mohammed pledged in his New Year message on Thursday in Abuja while also commending the staff of the FRSC for their commitment to a safer road environment, leading to outstanding successes in 2024. He said that the FRSC

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Wike: 2024 not an easy year, Peter Odili face of Rivers politics – Fubara

Following his face-off with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has said 2024 was not an easy year but it ended great. Fubara disclosed this while speaking at the 2025 New Year State Banquet in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday night, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi
Wike: 2024 not an easy year, Peter Odili face of Rivers politics – Fubara

Following his face-off with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has said 2024 was not an easy year but it ended great.

Fubara disclosed this while speaking at the 2025 New Year State Banquet in Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday night, a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi said

He also described former governor of the state, Peter Odili as the beginning and end of politics in the state.

According to Fubara, Odili is the right face and image of Rivers State.

He said: “The beginning and the end of politics in this State is Sir Peter Odili. And if he is sitting with us here, and with these other persons, who do they have with them?

“This Odili is the right face and right image of our state. These are the frontiers of Rivers State politics. Men and women that have distinguished themselves are sitting with us here.

“People who have contributed in several ways to make Rivers State what it is, not rented people they bring for dinner.

“2024 was not an easy year, but it was great for us in the end. About this time last year, we were not in a very pleasant mood, for fear of what might happen, because of the boasting of those who believe they control life.”

The face-off between Wike and Fubara had led to Odili taking sides with the Rivers State governor.

Wike and Fubara have been at each other’s neck over who controls the political structure in Rivers State.

Despite President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, the duo have continued the cold war.

Wike: 2024 not an easy year, Peter Odili face of Rivers politics – Fubara

CAF sanctions E’Guinea, Libya, others over misconduct during AFCON 2025 qualifier

The CAF Disciplinary Board convened to address several incidents and matters arising from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifiers and CAF Interclub Competitions. Various teams and football federations faced sanctions for misconduct, security lapses, and fan disturbances during critical fixtures. PUNCH Online reports on Thursday, citing details provided on the CAF
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The CAF Disciplinary Board convened to address several incidents and matters arising from the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Qualifiers and CAF Interclub Competitions. Various teams and football federations faced sanctions for misconduct, security lapses, and fan disturbances during critical fixtures. PUNCH Online reports on Thursday, citing details provided on the CAF

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Police Arrest Catholic Priest For Allegedly Shooting Teenager Dead At New Year Mass In Imo

A Catholic priest, identified as Rev. Father Joseph Enyinaya, has been taken into police custody following an incident at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area, Imo…

Police arrest man for stabbing neighbour to death over rice in Delta

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, identified simply as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice. The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, following an argument that escalated into a fatal
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The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe, for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, identified simply as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice. The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, following an argument that escalated into a fatal

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