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FG approves 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals
The Federal Government has sanctioned a 50% electricity subsidy for public hospitals nationwide. This announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, on Thursday at the National Neo-Psychiatric Hospital in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Minister Alausa explained that the subsidy is intended to lower operating costs for public hospitals and lessen the financial burden on patients. He also revealed plans to rename these hospitals as Specialist Hospitals to enhance the scope of healthcare services provided. “We know they are development institutions, they are social institutions. But inside the health and educational institutions, private businesses…
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“If God says Atiku will be President in 2027, a thousand Olabode George living on Supreme Court’s magnanimity cannot annul it” – Timi Frank Slams elder statesman, Bode George
Timi Frank, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized Chief Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for claiming he has the authority to dictate the political future of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. George had advised Atiku to wait until 2031 to run for President, suggesting that the PDP would nominate a southern candidate for the 2027 elections In a statement released on Thursday, Frank accused George of being delusional and egotistical, stating that George does not have the power to decide who will be…
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Nothing will happen to me. I am a Canadian Citizen – Nigerian woman who threatened to poison and kill Yorubas and Edo natives in Canada boasts
Amaka Patience Sunnberger, the Nigerian woman featured in a viral audio clip where she threatened to poison and kill Yorubas and Edo natives in Canada, has defiantly stated that nothing will happen to her because she is a Canadian citizen. Calls for her arrest and prosecution have been made by some Nigerians, including members of the House of Representatives. In another viral audio clip, Amaka dismissed rumors that she has been arrested and faces deportation, speaking during a TikTok space, she said; “Somebody just sent me a message saying they have arrested me and are about to deport me. With…
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Nigeria needs stricter regulations and content monitoring on TikTok, it is causing more harm than good – Bashir Ahmad
Former Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed concerns that TikTok is doing more harm than good in Nigeria. In a post on X, he noted the increasing use of the social media platform by criminals, including bandits, to communicate with one another. Ahmad urged the Federal Government to implement stricter regulations for monitoring content on TikTok. Bashir wrote;”It is alarming that TikTok, a global social media platform, is being utilized by criminals such as bandits, kidnappers, and terrorists in Nigeria to interact with the public and, in some cases, even engage in live conversations defending their heinous activities. “The platform…
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Chelsea Winger, Madueke to make England Debut, ignores Nigeria
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke seems to have chosen to play for England over Nigeria, as he has been included in the Three Lions squad for the Nations League matches against Ireland on September 7 and Finland on September 10. Interim manager Lee Carsley called up the 22-year-old following his strong start to the 2024/2025 season, in which Madueke has scored four goals, including a hat-trick in Chelsea’s 6-2 win over Wolves. If he plays in either of these matches, Madueke will no longer be eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level.
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Tinubu leaves Nigeria for China
President Bola Tinubu is set to leave Abuja for an official visit to Beijing, China, on Thursday. According to a statement from his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu will make a short stopover in the United Arab Emirates. In China, the President will meet with President Xi Jinping and hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. “President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior government officials on the trip,” said Ngelale.
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“It is insensitive to be talking about 2027 now when the 2023 mandate has not yielded any tangible benefits for Nigerians” – Atiku replies Bode George
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has stated that he is not currently focused on the 2027 presidency. Instead, he is concerned about the suffering of Nigerians facing hunger and deprivation due to President Bola Tinubu’s policies. Atiku made this remark in response to Chief Bode George, who suggested that he should reconsider running for president in 2027, drawing a comparison with U.S. President Joe Biden. Atiku urged George to advise Tinubu to reevaluate his policies impacting Nigerians rather than commenting on his political future. A statement by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, reads: “We…
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Nigeria due for a new Constitution. It cannot wait, it must be done now – Ezekwesili charges NASS
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, stated on Wednesday that Nigeria needs a new constitution that embodies the country’s values and aspirations. She made this declaration in a post on X titled “The Clamor for a New People’s Constitution for Nigerians.” In the lengthy post she shared she noted that it cannot wait for later, it must be done now According to Ezekweili: “Nigeria and Nigerians need a New Constitution that reflects our shared values, collective aspirations and common identity. “What we need now is the clearest action within the context of the current 1999 Constitution to move the growing…
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Presidency: Atiku Should not contest in 2027 but if he is desperate he should wait till 2031 – Bode George says
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has stated that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar must wait until 2031 if he intends to run for President again. Abubakar, the PDP’s candidate in the 2023 general elections, was defeated by current President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Wednesday, George emphasized that a southerner should hold the office of President and Commander in Chief from 2023 to 2031, citing the realities of the country, the PDP constitution, and the political landscape. “Even in 2027, Atiku will be 81 years and this is the time for…
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“The only crime I committed was trusting a man” – Nigerian woman narrates how her husband scammed her, travelled to Lagos 3 weeks after their wedding and never returned leaving her with a child
Chinenye Anyanwu shared on Facebook how her happiness as a newlywed was shattered when her husband disappeared just three weeks after their court wedding in 2019. Suspected to be a scammer, her husband, Olumide, took everything he could before leaving for what he claimed was a one-week trip to Lagos. He never returned. When Chinenye informed him that she was pregnant two weeks later, he showed no enthusiasm about becoming a father. Chinenye later discovered that the people who attended their wedding as Olumide’s family members were not genuine, suspecting they were hired or tricked into playing roles. According to…
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NIDCOM boss, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, releases photo of Nigerian woman in viral audio clip threatening to poison other Nigerians residing in Canada
The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has released a photo of one Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian woman heard in a viral audio clip threatening to poison and kill other Nigerians living in Canada. The threat was made during a discussion on a TikTok space, where Sunnberger expressed anger over the perceived marginalization of Igbos by other tribes, stating it was time for their eradication. She specifically threatened to poison the meals of her Yoruba colleagues at her workplace in Ontario. Dabiri-Erewa noted that Sunnberger has since deleted her TikTok account and that a group…
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Newly-appointed Super Eagles head Coach, Labbadia set to announce foreign assistant
Newly-appointed Super Eagles head coach Bruno Labbadia is set to announce his foreign assistants. The German coach, whose appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, plans to bring in two foreign assistants alongside local coaches selected by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Labbadia is likely to choose from Erdinç Sözer, Olaf Janßen, and Bernhard Trares for these roles. Sözer, his most trusted assistant, is expected to be his first choice, having previously worked with Labbadia at several clubs, including Bayer Leverkusen and Hertha Berlin.
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