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In Ogun, it’s one doctor to 6,400 patients – NMA chair
The Nigerian Medical Association has expressed concern over the shortage of doctors in Ogun with the current ratio of one doctor to 6,400 patients in the state. The NMA Chairman in the state, Dr. Azim Ashimi, revealed that in the last four years, about 25 percent of doctors practising in…
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Moment Betta Edu Was Disgraced In Aso Rock Villa
More details have emerged regarding the suspension of the embattled Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management, Dr. Edu Betta by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to pave the way for investigation of the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). Exclusive details gathered by Podium…
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We have no fake professors -Babcock varsity
The management of Babcock University, Ilisan Remo, has debunked online reports that listed some alleged fake professors in some private and public universities in the country. The online reports had listed some of these alleged 100 fake professors, about nine of whom were also said to be with Babcock University.…
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Abia govt denies lifting ban on church convention
UMUAHIA—Abia State Government has reiterated that the earlier ban placed on the annual convention of the Apostolic Christian Church Mission, ACCM, in Aba, is still in place. The annual convention of the church, which holds every January in Aba, has not been held in recent times following the leadership crisis…
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N585.18m: Charge indicted persons to court, Falana urges EFCC
Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to charge the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betty Edu and other indicted persons in the alleged diversion of N585.18 million to a private account to court. The Chairman, Alliance on Surviving…
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Same-sex union blessing saga: Pope grossly misunderstood says Bishop Ayah
THE Catholic Bishop of Uyo Diocese, Akwa Ibom State, Most Rev. John Ayah has faulted media reports that Pope Francis asked them to bless Same-sex couples saying that the Pope was grossly misunderstood. Bishop Ayah spoke on Sunday in Uyo while delivering homily at the end of the 2024 Diocesan…
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Use carrot and stick method to check terrorism, Afenifere urges Tinubu
THE pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Afenifere, has called on President Bola Tinubu to use the carrot and stick method to check the growing rate of kidnapping and terrorism in the country. The Reuben Fasoranti faction, which made the call in a statement in Ibadan, Oyo State, expressed concern over…
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Five persons die, 30 rescued in Anambra boat crash
Five persons have been confirmed dead and 30 others rescued in a boat accident that occurred in River Niger around Mmiata Anam in Anambra West Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the boat was sailing from Kogi State to Anambra through the River Niger before it…
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Lawmakers budget fresh N30bn for N’Assembly renovation
Lawmakers have budgeted an additional N30bn for the renovation of the National Assembly Complex in the 2024 Appropriation Bill. The N30bn earmarked for the renovation of the building was part of the N344.85bn budgeted for the National Assembly after they raised their allocations from N197.93bn. The N344.85bn, signed by President…
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Immigration unveils online passport application portal today
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, will today (Monday) launch the first online portal for passport application in Abuja. He disclosed this during a demonstration session of the online portal on Friday with the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Caroline Adepoju. According to Tunji, an online passport application platform…