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14 Feb 25

Anambra govt suspends health worker for refusing to attend to pregnant women

The Anambra Government has suspended a health worker, Mrs Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman who delivered a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. The suspension of Ezeihejiofor was approved on Friday by the disciplinary panel chaired by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr…

14 Feb 25

Buhari mourns Adebanjo, calls his death an immense loss to the nation

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing his death as a significant loss to the nation. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari paid tribute to Adebanjo’s legacy, highlighting his contributions to law, politics, and socio-cultural activism. “The…

14 Feb 25

F’Eagles get tough U-20 AFCON draw

Seven-time champions Nigeria will battle with Egypt, South Africa and Morocco in Group B of the 2025 U-20 AFCON, scheduled for Ivory Coast between April 26 and May 18. The draw for the tournament was made at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday. It’s the second consecutive time…

14 Feb 25

16 die in Kano road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command, has confirmed the death of 16 persons in a road crash at the Muhammadu Buhari Interchange Flyover, Hotoro area, Kano, on Friday. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, confirmed the accident in a statement released on Friday. “Upon receiving the distress…

14 Feb 25

Canada disrespected Nigeria by denying CDS visa – Tunji-Ojo

Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has strongly criticised the Canadian Embassy for denying visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. General Musa revealed on Thursday, during the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies, that he and some members of his…

14 Feb 25

Just in: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96

A prominent leader of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025, at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to newsmen…

14 Feb 25

Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for AU summit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday night to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. His arrival marks a crucial step in Nigeria’s continued engagement with continental affairs, particularly on peace, security, and economic cooperation. The President…

14 Feb 25

14 escape death in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

No fewer than 14 commuters escaped death in an accident that involved a commercial bus and a private car along the Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos StateTraffic Management Authority, Adebayo Taofiq, that…

14 Feb 25

Tinubu Committed To Workers’ Welfare, Wage Reforms — Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the Nigerian government’s dedication to the welfare of members of organised labour, inclusive economic policies, and wage reforms. Shettima said President Bola Tinubu is committed to a thriving workforce and an efficient labour ecosystem. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with a delegation led…

14 Feb 25

Insecurity: South-West Govs To Establish Joint Surveillance, Monitoring Team

Governors of the South-West region have agreed to establish a joint surveillance and monitoring team to stem the tide of insecurity in the area. This was part of the resolutions reached by the South-West Governors’ Forum during its meeting in Lagos on Thursday. “Recognising emerging security threats, we resolved to…

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Anambra govt suspends health worker for refusing to attend to pregnant women

Buhari mourns Adebanjo, calls his death an immense loss to the nation

F’Eagles get tough U-20 AFCON draw

16 die in Kano road crash

Canada disrespected Nigeria by denying CDS visa – Tunji-Ojo

Just in: Afenifere leader, Ayo Adebanjo dies at 96

Tinubu arrives Ethiopia for AU summit

14 escape death in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash

Tinubu Committed To Workers’ Welfare, Wage Reforms — Shettima

Insecurity: South-West Govs To Establish Joint Surveillance, Monitoring Team

Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup

ADC: Obasanjo-aligned, ‘untainted’ by APC: Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai’s possible 2027 vehicle?

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