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The Joint Health Sector Workers Union and Assembly of Health Professionals Associations (JOHESU/AHPA) on Saturday condemned the prolonged kidnapping of a Registrar at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola. Popoola was kidnapped with her husband by armed men suspected of being bandits on December 27, 2023. In a statement signed by its National Chairman, Kabir Minjibir and …

The management of the University of Ibadan (UI) has ordered students to leave campus for three weeks following recent protests against the increase in tuition fees. Students began protests on Thursday following the university’s decision to increase tuition fees as approved by the Senate. The Registrar of the institution, Mr. Ganiyu Saliu, gave the directive in a memo on Saturday …

Erling Haaland scored three goals to help Manchester City secure a 3-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday night. Haaland opened the scoring in the 10th minute before Rúben Dias scored an own goal to equalise for the hosts and Haaland scored two more goals. Earlier in the day, Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw …

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike on Saturday warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors against interfering in the Rivers State political crisis. PDP governors during a meeting in Taraba State on August 23 reiterated their support to their Rivers State counterpart, Siminalayi Fubara, over the crisis in the oil-rich state. They also vowed to work towards reinstating Fubara as …

Enugu Rangers kicked off their title defence with a goalless draw against El-kanemi Warriors in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season opener. The Flying Antelopes dominated play but were let down by their poor shooting. The match played at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium Enugu saw the visitors also squander their own chances in a hard-fought encounter. Also Read: Premier …

Four people were killed and 20 others injured in a car accident along the Ilesa-Akure expressway in Osun State on Wednesday. Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Sector Commander in the state, Taofeek Somunbi, who confirmed the news to journalists on Saturday, said two commercial buses and a truck were involved in the accident. He added that three women and one …

At least three people are feared dead in a boat accident on Zindiwa River, Gamawa local government area, Bauchi State on Saturday. Eyewitnesses told reporters that the boat carrying 10 passengers capsized while trying to cross the river at around 4 p.m. However, seven other passengers were rescued by emergency personnel. The cause of the accident was unknown at the …

Winner of the 2019 Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show, ‘Pepper Dem’ edition, Mercy Eke has explained how she was forced into getting the BBL due to peer pressure. Reality TV stars who appeared as guests on the latest episode Love is a game show said she was forced to have a butt lift in 2018 because it was …

Police in Lagos have arrested a man for allegedly pushing his 47-year-old brother to death. State police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the news to reporters on Saturday in Lagos. He said the case was reported to police on August 24 by an unnamed person. The spokesman said: “The younger brother was said to have come from Port Harcourt to visit …

Edo 2024: Senator Okpebholo and his running mate Idahosa get royal endorsement in Orhionmwon LGA (Photos) In support of their campaign, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC governorship candidate, and his running mate, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, have received significant support from the Okaevbo of Urhonigbe in Orhionmwon Local Government. During his visit to Okaevbo Palace, the traditional ruler commended the duo’s …