Author: Vreporters
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ABU Security Staff Arrested Over Alleged Involvement in Kidnapping of Lecturers, Students
The Nigerian Police Force has arrested suspected kidnappers who have been terrorising Ahmadu Bello University. One of the workers of the institution working at security department, Aliyu Abubakar, was also arrested by Special Tactical Squad of Inspector-General of Police for ‘providing’ assistance to kidnappers who have on various occasions terrorised the institution. The Public Relations…
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#EndSARS: How My Husband Died in Police Detention Over N200 Recharge Card, Widow Alleges
A widow and mother of two, Adebimpe Sobowale, appeared before the Ogun State Panel of Inquiry on police brutality and human rights violations yesterday, where she narrated how her husband died while allegedly being detained by some officers of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS at the Zonal Intervention Squad in the Odeda area of…
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OAU Announces Resumption Time-table For Continuation of Suspended Session
The Management of Obafemi Awolowo University has announced resumption time-table for continuation of the 2019/2020 academic session that was suspended in March 2020 following the outbreak of COVID-19. The institution made the disclosure in a statement signed by the University Registrar, M. I. Omosule on Tuesday. Read the full statement below: SPECIAL RELEASE RESUMPTION OF…
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Who am I By Ananwureyi Ohine Joy
WHO AM I? I believe that, more often than not, we constantly need to remind ourselves of whom we are; who we TRULY are. In this world, we would always be faced with situations, circumstances and trials that will make us seem like we are less than who we ought to be – this is…
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NIN: Why Nigerians Should Protect Their SIMs, Minister
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has urged Nigerians to do everything possible to secure their National Identity Numbers (NINs). This comes amidst rising anxieties over SIM-NIN connection by many mobile network subscribers in the country. On Monday, the minister urged Nigerians to secure and protect their NINs, and desist…
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FG Was Against Schools Reopening, Minister
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has stated that the Federal government was against the reopening of schools in the country. Recall that the Minister, last week announced that his office was reviewing the January 18 reopening date for schools due to the second wave of the pandemic in the country. Many Nigerians expected that…
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Assistant Police Commissioner Sentenced To Life Imprisonment in Ekiti
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, has sentenced an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Okubo Aboye, to life imprisonment for buying stolen vehicle from kidnappers in the state. Aboye was sentenced to life imprisonment alongside his mechanic, Niyi Ibrahim Afolabi, on Monday. The court also sentenced seven others: Solomon Ayodele Obamoyegun…
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COVID-19: PTF Cautions Nigerians Against Second Lockdown
The Presidential Task Force (PFT) on COVID-19 has cautioned Nigerians against a second lockdown in Nigeria. The Chairman of PTF, Boss Mustapha, made the call at a briefing in Abuja. Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said this can be done by complying with the protocols released by government.…
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774,000 Jobs: FG Set-up Coordinating Committee To Monitor Implementation
The Federal Government has set-up Coordinating committees in the thirty-six states nationwide to monitor the implementation and sustainability of the 774,000 jobs under the Special Public Works programme. The Minister of state for education, Emeka Nwajuba, revealed this to newsmen in Owerri, while flagging off the extended Special Public Works, SPW, programme at Ahiajoku convention…
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ASTHMA; A life threatening disease by Elegbede Victoria
By Victoria Elegbede “He took me by surprise, I was shocked, he blocked my airways, seized my breathe, I felt life moving out of me; Tried to mutter few words but none came through. He was ASTHMA”. Asthma is a chronic disease which causes inflammation and narrowing of the bronchial tubes, it may produce mucus;…