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Rotary commits over $300m to polio eradication in Nigeria
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Rotary International Foundation, Mark Maloney, said the foundation has committed over $300m to polio eradication efforts in Nigeria in past years. Maloney said this on Thursday when he conducted a symbolic polio immunisation at the Jahi Primary Healthcare Centre, Abuja. He said, “We have committed, over the
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The Chairman of the Board of Trustees, The Rotary International Foundation, Mark Maloney, said the foundation has committed over $300m to polio eradication efforts in Nigeria in past years. Maloney said this on Thursday when he conducted a symbolic polio immunisation at the Jahi Primary Healthcare Centre, Abuja. He said, “We have committed, over the
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Kogi man arrested for allegedly defiling three-year-old girl
The Kogi State Government has vowed to prosecute a 40-year-old man, Elisha Daniel, accused of raping a three-year-old girl. The act, described as “barbaric” by officials, has sparked outrage, with authorities emphasising that such behaviour cannot be tolerated in society. Addressing journalists in Lokoja on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo,
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The Kogi State Government has vowed to prosecute a 40-year-old man, Elisha Daniel, accused of raping a three-year-old girl. The act, described as “barbaric” by officials, has sparked outrage, with authorities emphasising that such behaviour cannot be tolerated in society. Addressing journalists in Lokoja on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo,
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Benue man kills self after selling same land to three buyers
A middle-aged man identified as Tartor Ayihe has reportedly taken his own life by ingesting insecticide after a dispute over a plot of land he sold to three different individuals in the Ayihe community, near the International Market in Makurdi, Benue State. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, was said to have been triggered
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NANS demands apology from Ogun deputy gov after convoy clash
The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Adeyanju Francis on Thursday urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to investigate the reported shooting of the protesting students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, on Wednesday by the security operatives attached to the convoy of Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele. The student leaders also sought
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The Chairman of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun Joint Campus Committee, Adeyanju Francis on Thursday urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to investigate the reported shooting of the protesting students of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, on Wednesday by the security operatives attached to the convoy of Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele. The student leaders also sought
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UK defers agreement on Chagos Island sovereignty until Trump’s inauguration
The UK has confirmed it will not finalise a deal to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until President-elect Donald Trump’s new U.S. administration is in place and consulted. This delay stems from concerns within Trump’s inner circle, particularly regarding the strategic Diego Garcia military base, which is used by both the U.S.
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The UK has confirmed it will not finalise a deal to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius until President-elect Donald Trump’s new U.S. administration is in place and consulted. This delay stems from concerns within Trump’s inner circle, particularly regarding the strategic Diego Garcia military base, which is used by both the U.S.
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Anambra shuts brothel, evacuates 10 sex workers
The Anambra State Government, through its Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, has shut down a brothel in Amawbia in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the brothel (name withheld) is notorious for harbouring underaged sex workers, drug peddlers, armed robbers and other criminals. During the raid on the
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The Anambra State Government, through its Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, has shut down a brothel in Amawbia in the Awka South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the brothel (name withheld) is notorious for harbouring underaged sex workers, drug peddlers, armed robbers and other criminals. During the raid on the
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Cholera kills nine in Rivers
The Rivers State Government has confirmed the deaths of nine individuals following a suspected cholera outbreak in two local government areas of the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt. Oreh identified the affected LGAs as Andoni, where three deaths were recorded,
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The Rivers State Government has confirmed the deaths of nine individuals following a suspected cholera outbreak in two local government areas of the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt. Oreh identified the affected LGAs as Andoni, where three deaths were recorded,
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Gunmen abduct five farmers in Kwara community
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five farmers in the Odo-Eku community in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday. The Kwara State Police Command while reacting to an inquiry by newsmen in a statement on Thursday said that the five
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The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five farmers in the Odo-Eku community in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State by unidentified gunmen in the early hours of Wednesday. The Kwara State Police Command while reacting to an inquiry by newsmen in a statement on Thursday said that the five
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PDP withdraws from Ondo LG poll, questions electoral transparency
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission had earlier screened 13 political parties, including the PDP, to participate in the council polls. However, the PDP’s withdrawal leaves 12 parties in the race.
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The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025. The Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission had earlier screened 13 political parties, including the PDP, to participate in the council polls. However, the PDP’s withdrawal leaves 12 parties in the race.
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Anambra govt shuts down brothel, rescues 10 sex workers
Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade, an agency of the Anambra State government has shut down a brothel in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area. The brothel, Happiness Guest House is said to be notorious for harbouring sex workers, drug peddlers and other criminals. No fewer than 10 sex workers were arrested by the
Anambra govt shuts down brothel, rescues 10 sex workers
Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade, an agency of the Anambra State government has shut down a brothel in Amawbia, Awka South Local Government Area.
The brothel, Happiness Guest House is said to be notorious for harbouring sex workers, drug peddlers and other criminals.
No fewer than 10 sex workers were arrested by the enforcement team, including underaged girls during the visit.
A press release by the Managing Director of the agency, Chief Celestine Anere stated that the operation was embarked upon, after due monitoring of the place.
He said: “This operation was carried out after intelligence report showed that their illegal activities has aided all kinds of crimes, ranging from drug trafficking, under-aged sex workers.
“The brothel is also a hideout for armed robbers and all sorts of criminal activities.”
He vowed to ensure that the operators of the facility are arrested and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others who might be running similar illegal activities in the State.
Anambra govt shuts down brothel, rescues 10 sex workers
