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Road in Abuja named after late Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh
A road in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja has been named after late Dr. Stella Adadevoh, the medical doctor who played a major role in preventing an Ebola epidemic in Nigeria in 2014. The road, located along Ahmadu Bello Way, close to the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, was renamed after Adedovah, about six years after she died from the disease in Lagos.
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Oldest Person in Britain dies at 111
The oldest person in Britain has died at the age of 111. Hilda Clulow passed away on Christmas Eve with her family and friends by her side at the care home where she lived in Redditch, Worcestershire, her family have announced. Mrs Clulow was born on March 15 1908. She became the oldest person in the UK following the death of 112-year-old Gwen Payne last June. She celebrated her 111th birthday at the Bowood Court and Mews Care Home. She said on her last birthday: “When you get to my age, it’s just a number isn’t it? I’ve had a…
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Borno State Governor declares Prayer and Fasting on insecurity in Nigeria
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has declared Monday, February 24, 2020 for statewide fasting and prayers alongside an intensified offensive by Nigeria’ military and volunteer forces against Boko Haram insurgents. He disclosed this on Wednesday in a six-minute broadcast to the people of the state. He, however, said there will be no public holiday on Monday next week. He said his call for prayers was a strange but necessary decision made based on popular wish of Borno people. “Even though this decision is based on the popular demand of our people, some observers may rightly argue that it is a…
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I am fighting Corruption in a Traditional way – Oluwo of Iwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has again denied assaulting the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo during a peace meeting over the land tussle between monarchs in Iwo axis of Osun State as he said he is only fighting corruption in a traditional way. A post on his Instagram page reads: “I did not punch anyone it’s all lies !! Oluwo has denied the allegations that he punched Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo during a peace meeting in the state. Oba Abdulrosheed said “I did not punch Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhirulahi Akinropo at any peace meeting,…
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“I strongly believe Coronavirus is caused by Corruption” – Ibrahim Magu
Ibrahim Magu has said he strongly believes corruption is the cause of the deadly coronavirus. The acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said this at the passing out parade of 281 cadets of the EFCC Detective Inspector Course-5, at the Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, on Tuesday, February 18. He said: “The EFCC is not satisfied with just prosecuting and jailing the fraudsters, rather the commission has concluded plans to reform them in collaboration with relevant government agencies towards making them better citizens. “EFCC has zero tolerance for corruption as our mandate is to kill corruption as…
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No Corps Member must die again, NYSC DG warns Coordinators
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier-General Ibrahim Shuaibu has warned all state coordinators that no corps member must die during the camp orientation programme while in camp again otherwise they would be sanctioned. He gave this warning yesterday in Abuja at the 2020 Batch A pre-orientation meeting of management with area coordinators, state coordinators, camp directors, camp commandants and collaborating agencies.
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We are not all Sons of Abraham – Pastor Giwa counters Buhari
In a Leah Sharibu remembrance tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari to mark the second year anniversary of the abduction of the dapchi school girls had shared that no matter the religion we practice, we are all sons of Abraham. Reacting to this, Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa has counteted the president saying we are not all sons of Abraham urging the president to study his Quran very well. Giwa specifically quoted Galatians 4:22 to support his argument, saying, “It will be totally wrong for anyone to think that we are all sons…
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Don’t Marry a Man who has no Job – Pastor Adeboye advises Women
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor E.A Adeboye has continued in his advising spree as this time his advise was targeted at the female folk. He had advised men not to marry women who cannot cook or are worldly. Advising the ladies, he said “my beloved Daughters, don’t marry a man who has no job”.
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Cultists kill Benue State University Final Year Students
Two final year Mass Communication and Sociology student of Benue State University, BSU, Makurdi, were shot dead in the Gyado Villa area of Makurdi town by alleged rival cult members on Monday night. According to an eyewitness report, Sesugh Simonpeter Shija and Valentine Simon, the victims were at a football viewing centre when the assailants stormed the venue and shot them at close range. “We were watching a football match at the viewing centre when about three young men, we suspect are cult members came into the place around 10 pm searching for their target,” the eyewitness said “The victims…
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We will be happy to get help from you – Gbajabiamila tells Chinese Ambassador
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, says Nigeria needs China’s help to tackle her security challenges. He said this in Abuja yesterday while receiving Chinese Ambassador Mr Zhou Pingjian. Gbajabiamila said: “Our biggest problem right now is the issue of insecurity, and we’ll be happy to get help now from wherever we can. “So, in terms of military ties, we’ll be happy to get help from you at this time.” Pingjian had earlier pledged China’s support to helping Nigeria achieve her Goals.
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Former House of Rep Member, Alli Balogun Sarumi dies at 81
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alli Adebayo Balogun Sarumi, is dead. His death was confirmed by one of his daughters, Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu who was the gubernatorial candidate of the National Interest Party (NIP), during the 2019 general elections in Oyo state. It was gathered that the politician died on Tuesday morning in his sleep and has been buried according to Islamic rites at his Ibadan residence. He died at the age of 81.
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Timi Dakolo Appointed Special Adviser To Bayelsa State Government On Entertainment
Popular R&B singer, Timi Dakolo has been reportedly appointed as a special adviser to Bayelsa State Government on entertainment. He recently signed a recording deal with Virging EMI Record, a British label owned by the World famous Universal Music Group. He gave a hint on the appointment this afternoon on his social media page as he was congratulated by other celebrities
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