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C’River PDP Chieftain Decamps To APC

A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State, Ntufam Maurice Omini-Iso, has formally announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing dissatisfaction with the internal structure of the PDP and strong approval of Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s developmental strides. Omini-Iso, a native of the Enang Ayie clan in...
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Obi Dismisses Coalition Deal With Atiku

Following a report on a possible coalition among opposition leaders to unseat President Tinubu in 2027, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, said that the only coalition he is interested in is the one against hunger, poverty, bad healthcare, and education in Nigeria. The Former Anambra Governor made this known during...
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Noncommunicable Diseases Account For 30% Deaths In Nigeria

Despite ongoing federal government interventions, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) remain a major public health challenge in Nigeria, accounting for approximately 30 percent of all annual deaths, according to the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). This alarming statistic was revealed during a two-day training for journalists on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) Tax and Industry Monitoring, held...
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UNICEF, Stakeholders Back Plateau Govt’s Adoption Of FSM Strategy

In a significant move to enhance public health and environmental sustainability, the Plateau State Government has officially adopted a comprehensive Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) strategy. The initiative, developed with technical support from United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and sanitation experts, was endorsed during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement held in Jos. The engagement brought together key...
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Zulum Visits Marte After Boko Haram Attack

In a bold show of leadership and solidarity, Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, spent the night in the embattled town of Marte following a recent Boko Haram attack on a military base in the area. The Governor’s visit aimed to build confidence among local residents, strengthen cooperation with security forces, and reinforce community...
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Bandits Murder 15 Farmers In Kebbi Community

A criminal gang has reportedly killed 15 farmers and injured three others in Waje in the Danko/ Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. However, the Commissioner of Police Nafiu Abubakar said 10 people were killed in the attack which took place on Saturday. Deputy Governor Umar Tafida, who paid a condolence visit to the...
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