Tinubu congratulates Okonjo-Iweala, two others on UNILAG’s honorary doctorate awards

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr Fola Adeola, and Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Mr Kola Adesina, on the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees by the University of Lagos. The Special Adviser to the President on Information
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Mr Fola Adeola, and Managing Director of Sahara Power Group, Mr Kola Adesina, on the conferment of honorary doctorate degrees by the University of Lagos. The Special Adviser to the President on Information

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Nine die as Rivers govt confirms 5 cholera cases

The Rivers State government has confirmed five cases of cholera and no fewer than nine associated deaths in an outbreak which has affected two Local Government Areas of the state. The affected Local Government Areas are Akuku-Toru and Andoni. The State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, who made this disclosure, said confirmed cases were recorded
Nine die as Rivers govt confirms 5 cholera cases

The Rivers State government has confirmed five cases of cholera and no fewer than nine associated deaths in an outbreak which has affected two Local Government Areas of the state.

The affected Local Government Areas are Akuku-Toru and Andoni.

The State Commissioner for Health, Adaeze Oreh, who made this disclosure, said confirmed cases were recorded in Akuku-Toru, while the nine associated fatalities were reported across both Akuku-Toru and Andoni LGAs.

According to her, the ministry has activated emergency response teams in the affected areas to contain the outbreak and prevent further spread.

He added that heightened sensitization efforts have been initiated across the state to educate residents on preventive measures.

Oreh stressed the importance of maintaining hygiene and promptly reporting suspected cases to health authorities.

The Commissioner urged parents to cooperate with health teams as they work to mitigate the impact of the outbreak.

She advised residents in the affected communities to ensure proper sanitation, drink only safe water, and seek medical attention immediately if they experience symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, or dehydration.

Oreh assured the citizens that the government remains committed to safeguarding public health and will provide updates as the situation evolves.

Nine die as Rivers govt confirms 5 cholera cases

‘We’ve walked through history together,’ Tinubu celebrates Akande at 86

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding
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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding

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‘We’ve walked through history together,’ Tinubu celebrates Akande at 86

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding
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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding

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‘We’ve walked through history together,’ Tinubu celebrates Akande at 86

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding
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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday congratulated the first National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, on his 86th birthday. Describing Akande as “a truly progressive and committed Awoist,” Tinubu lauded his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, nation-building, and development. According to the President, Akande’s life epitomises selfless service, which has been his guiding

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Australian mother charged for poisoning one-year-old daughter to get online donations

An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland
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An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland

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Australian mother charged for poisoning one-year-old daughter to get online donations

An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland
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An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland

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Australian mother charged for poisoning one-year-old daughter to get online donations

An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland
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An Australian mother has been charged with poisoning her one-year-old baby girl and posting video of the infant’s distress to get online GoFundMe donations, police and local media said Thursday. The 34-year-old woman allegedly went to “great lengths” to conceal that she was giving prescription and pharmacy drugs to the baby without medical approval, Queensland

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Edo, Kogi police commands get new CPs

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for the Kogi State Command. The commission also approved the appointment of Betty Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that their appointments were
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The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for the Kogi State Command. The commission also approved the appointment of Betty Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that their appointments were

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Edo, Kogi police commands get new CPs

The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for the Kogi State Command. The commission also approved the appointment of Betty Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that their appointments were
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The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Miller Dantawaye as the substantive Commissioner of Police for the Kogi State Command. The commission also approved the appointment of Betty Otimenyin as the substantive Commissioner of Police for Edo State. A statement on Thursday by the commission’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, noted that their appointments were

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