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Ethiopians sweep top spots in Yenagoa 10km race
26+ min ago (285+ words) Ethiopian athletes dominated the inaugural Yenagoa City International 10KM Race in Bayelsa State, with Habtamu Birhane taking the men's title in a commanding performance, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Birhane crossed the finish line in 29:23 minutes to claim the top prize of…...
Easter: Group urges justice
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (311+ words) The Christian Faith Reporters Association has called for renewed commitment to peace, justice, and national unity as Christians in Nigeria join others worldwide to celebrate Easter. In an Easter message signed on Friday by its President, Adeola Ogunlade, said that…...
False cancer claim: Actress Blessing CEO faces arrest calls after raising N13m
58+ min ago (424+ words) Blessing CEO. | Credit: Oghenovo Egodo-Michael Controversial social media personality, Blessing Okoro, has continued to attract heated public reactions over her recent claim that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In a recent interview with another online personality, Egungun, Okoro doubled…...
Nigerian forest security service disclaims N200k recruitment fees as rogue activity
7+ hour, 47+ min ago (982+ words) The Nigeria Forest Security Service has clarified that its ongoing recruitment drive is neither a formal government employment scheme nor funded by the Federal Government, describing it instead as a long-running voluntary initiative. The NFSS clarification comes after the emergence…...
Police gun down kidnapper in Enugu
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (233+ words) Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, have rescued a kidnapped female victim after a fierce gun duel in a forest in the Udenu Local Government Area of the state....
Easter: Police deploy officers to churches nationwide
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (488+ words) A file copy of Police officers The Nigeria Police Force has intensified security operations across the country, deploying personnel to churches, recreational centres, highways, and other public spaces to ensure a peaceful Easter celebration. In separate statements issued by state…...
Why I earned four degrees before venturing into politics – Ex-Ogun gov candidate, Adeyemi
22+ hour, 37+ min ago (848+ words) File: Dr Samuel Adeyemi Former governorship candidate of the African Alliance in Ogun State, Dr Samuel Adeyemi, talks to BIODUN BUSARI about his journey into studying four courses You grew up in Ibadan. How did your upbringing in the ancient…...
Diabetes responsible for 60% limb amputations in Nigeria — Specialists
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (1071+ words) Senior medical experts have revealed that about 60 per cent of limb amputations in Nigeria are linked to diabetes, raising concerns over the growing burden of the disease and its complications. They explained that poorly managed diabetes often leads to foot…...
Bauchi PDP constitutes exit committee as defection talks deepen
10+ hour, 6+ min ago (383+ words) The Peoples Democratic Party in Bauchi State has constituted a high-powered exit committee to review its future amid growing indications of a possible defection by Governor Bala Mohammed. The move followed earlier signals by the governor suggesting a potential shift…...
Toothache inspired my journey into dentistry — Dental association president, Ememdom
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (1156+ words) The President of the Nigeria Dental Association, Elias Emedom, speaks to OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career and lifestyle What inspired you to pursue dentistry? I wonder if that experience influenced you to the extent of trying to treat yourself. Have…...