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1 month ago Technology

They told me it was a mistake, says father of slain corps member

Sani Jimoh, the father of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps member allegedly killed by soldiers in Dei-Dei, Abuja, has said the Nigerian Army admitted responsibility for his son’s death, saying that it was a mistake. PUNCH Online had reported that the Guards Brigade headquarters of t…

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1 month ago Technology

The effect of an educational campaign on contraception seeking in Northern Nigeria: an interrupted time series analysis using routine health information system data

The effect of an educational campaign on contraception seeking in Northern Nigeria: an interrupted time series analysis using routine health information system data Abstract In Nigeria, unmet need for contraception results in 3 million unintended pregnancies annually. Despite no-cost contraception …

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The Punch Verified

1 month ago Technology

Fayemi, others pay tribute to late Anglican bishop Adebiyi

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has described the pioneer Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Lagos West, Bishop Awelewa Adebiyi, as a quintessential Ekiti indigene who made many sacrifices for the progress of the church and Nigeria during his lifetime. A statement released by the dioc…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month ago Technology

Gateman absconds as 67-year-old man is found murdered in Ajah residence

By Esther Onyegbula Tragedy has struck in the Ajah area of Lagos State as a 67-year-old man, Chief Augustine Nwalieze, was killed by his gateman under yet-to-be-ascertained circumstances. The deceased, said to be a manager with Okeyson Transport, was reportedly attacked in his Ajah residence on Sat…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month ago Technology

FHC goes digital, abolishes manual case filing in Lagos

By Henry Ojelu The Federal High Court on Monday formally phased out manual filing of court processes, with the launch of its electronic filing (e-filing) system in the Lagos Division. Declaring the system open, the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, said the transition from a paper-based…

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Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

You cannot fight for God, CAN warns against religious hostility

The Northern Christian Association has warned Christians against engaging in hostile religious exchanges, declaring that believers cannot defend God through insults or abusive arguments. The Chairman of the association, Joseph Hayab, gave the admonition in a statement issued on Wednesday in Kaduna,…

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Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Edo North youths back Oserei for Assembly seat

The Edo North Caucus of the National Youth Assembly of Nigeria, Edo State chapter, has declared its support for Dandy Oserei as an aspirant for the Edo State House of Assembly representing Owan East Constituency. The endorsement was contained in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Wednesd…

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Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Fire destroys restaurant, residential building in Anambra

A fire outbreak has occurred at the popular Restaurants House, located behind Old English, Agu-Awka, in Awka, Anambra State, razing the roofs, furniture, equipment, and parts of the building. Eyewitnesses said the fire, which suddenly started at about midnight on Wednesday, emanated from a corner o…

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Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Police arrest two suspected cultists, recover firearm in Ondo

This was contained in a statement on Wednesday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. The Command said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Special Anti-Cultism Squad, Akure, following credible intelligence provided by the Ondo End Miscreant Group. “The Ondo…

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Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Doctor dies after giving birth to triplets in Bayelsa

A medical doctor, Dr Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications after delivering triplets in Bayelsa State. The death was confirmed in a Facebook statement on Wednesday by the deceased’s brother, Meshack Sintei, who said she was later rushed to the Intensive Care Unit of the Federal Medical Cent…

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Al Jazeera Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced

Beirut, Lebanon – Myra Aragon tosses chicken wings into a large cooking pot. She stirs them and then adds garnishes and spices. “These are bay leaves,” she says, pouring in a handful. “These are anise stars and this is black pepper.” Today, she’s making chicken afritada, a classic chicken stew from…

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BBC Africa Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Ashlee Jenae: Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness

Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness The partner of US influencer Ashly Robinson, who died last week while on holiday with him on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar, has had his passport "withheld", the local police said in a statement. Joe McCann, 45, is under…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Police arrest 50 suspects linked to personnel killings, others

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 50 suspects and the recovery of high-grade weapons, including an anti-aircraft launcher, in a nationwide operation targeting terrorism, kidnapping and armed robbery. The breakthrough was disclosed in a Tuesday statement signed by the Force Public…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC

Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Center, venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention holding in Abuja. The post ADC national convention: Security beefed up as 7000 delegates elect new NWC appeared first on Vanguar…

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Breitbart News Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

John Cleese Blasts Black Lives Matter, Liberal Silence amid Easter Massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamist Terrorists

British comic legend John Cleese has blasted Black Lives Matter and the wider liberal elites for their collective silence in the wake of the Easter massacre of Christians in Nigeria who were targeted by Islamic terrorists. “It looks rather as though Black Lives Don’t Matter,” Cleese lamented on his…

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The Punch Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Skitmaker Cute Abiola films wife’s delivery surgery, sparks outrage

Nigerian skitmaker and influencer Cute Abiola has stirred controversy after sharing a detailed video documenting his wife’s childbirth surgery, prompting widespread criticism and debate over privacy and content monetisation. The video, which runs for over an hour on Youtube was uploaded on Tuesday,…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Nigeria’s airspace systems not obsolete — NAAE tackles NATCA

The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has rejected claims by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) over proposed nationwide flow control and concerns about fatigue, ageing systems, and manpower shortages in Nigeria’s air…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Convention: Setback for ADC as event centre proprietor withdraws permission to use facility

The development was disclosed on Monday night by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, via his X account. The post Convention: Setback for ADC as event centre proprietor withdraws permission to use facility appeared first on Vanguard New…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

2027: Drama as ADC secures last-minute venue for convention

LESS than 24 hours toits national convention, African Democratic Congress, ADC, yesterday, was without a venue in Abuja, throwing a major opposition gathering into uncertainty before a last-minute move in the evening secured Rainbow Event Centre for today’s e…

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Vanguard Verified

1 month, 2 weeks ago Technology

Olive Sulola Adejobi: A Life Lived in Faith, Forming Generations in Quiet Strength

By DAYO ADEJOBI The passing of our mother, Reverend Mother Superior Olive Sulola Adejobi, marks the close of a life both remarkable and deeply influential, lived with quiet dignity over 98 years. She belonged to a rare generation of women whose strength was n…

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