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Plateau Expands Eye Care Services to Tackle Preventable Blindness
The Plateau State Government says it is strengthening eye care services and working to reduce avoidable blindness as the state joins activities marking the 2026 World Sight Day on October 8. The Plateau State Government has renewed its commitment to reducing avoidable blindness and expanding access to quality eye care services across the state. The…
Punctured Tyre Sparks Fatal Crash, Fire on Kwara Highway
A punctured tyre triggered a fatal road crash and fire on a highway in Kwara State, with the incident resulting in loss of life and highlighting the dangers of tyre-related failures on major roads. A punctured tyre has been blamed for a fatal road accident that left one person dead and several others injured on…
NDLEA Seizes N5bn Worth Of Drugs At Ports, Arrests Milan-Bound Businessman
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted illicit drugs valued at about N5 billion at Nigerian ports and arrested a businessman allegedly preparing to travel to Milan. The arrested suspect, Philip Tunde, and some of the intercepted consignments. Credit: NDLEA. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted container consignments of Loud,…
Petrol Tanker Crash Claims One Life, Injures Another in Cross River
One person has died while another sustained injuries after a petrol tanker crashed in Cross River State, with the incident raising fresh concerns over the dangers posed by tanker accidents on Nigerian roads. One person has been confirmed dead while another sustained serious injuries in a petroleum tanker inferno opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat,…
2027: Kaduna Non-Indigenes Declare Support for Tinubu, Uba Sani
Non-indigenous groups in Kaduna have pledged their backing for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani ahead of the 2027 elections. Non-indigenes in Kaduna State, under the aegis of the Kaduna State Association of Non-Indigenes Support Group for the All Progressives Congress, during the mega rally on Saturday. Photo: Godwin Isenyo Non-indigenes in Kaduna State,…
NYSC Abduction: Adebayo Calls for Rescue of Corps Members, Security Overhaul
Adebayo has called for the swift rescue of the abducted National Youth Service Corps members and urged authorities to strengthen security measures to prevent similar incidents. The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) Prince Adewole Adebayo The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has demanded the immediate rescue of…
Ekiti Unveils Two-Week Programme for Oyebanji’s Second-Term Inauguration
Ekiti State has released a two-week programme of activities to mark Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration, with the administration outlining plans to focus on healthcare, electricity, roads, water supply, agriculture, human capital development and economic opportunities. The Ekiti State Government has unveiled a two-week programme of activities to mark the inauguration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji…
Court Dismisses Gospel Kinanee’s 18-Year Detention Suit Over Identity Discrepancy
A court has dismissed a suit alleging that Gospel Kinanee was unlawfully detained for 18 years, with the case affected by discrepancies surrounding his identity. The Haven360 Foundation said it would obtain a certified true copy of the judgment and review the court’s reasoning before determining the next legal step. A court gavel The Rivers…
Kaduna Residents Urge Urgent Repair of Deteriorating Angwan Sunday Bridge
Angwan Sunday Bridge, Kaduna State The residents of Angwan Sunday community in Kaduna metropolis have appealed to Governor Uba Sani and other relevant elected representatives in the State to urgently rehabilitate a deteriorating bridge linking the community with neighbouring areas. The residents said the worsening condition of the bridge, located on Nuhu Yahaya street had…
Gov Otu Reinstates 3,000 LG Workers After Talks With Labour
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the reinstatement of 3,000 local government workers following a meeting with labour leaders, saying the intervention was aimed at addressing irregularities in the state’s public service. Cross Rivers State Governor, Bassey Otu, is a member of the All Progressive Congress. The Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu,…
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