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‘Digitalisation aiding investment in health tech’

A Nigerian firm, Leoht Africa, has said the ongoing digital revolution is aiding investment in healthcare technology. The co-organiser and Chief Executive Officer of Leoht Africa, Bunmi Aliyu, said this on Wednesday in Lagos while addressing journalists during a pre-exhibition press conference. She also said Leoht Africa partnered with...

PunchNews - 27 July 2023

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Resident doctors withdraw services in UBTH

By Jethro Ibileke Resident doctors in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Wednesday joined the nationwide strike declared by the national body of the Association. The national leadership of ARD had called on its members across the country to withdraw their services due to the Federal Government’s...

PmNews - 27 July 2023

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Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor dies at 56

Popular Irish singer and songwriter, Sinéad O’Connor, has died, one year after losing her son, Shane. The singer’s family released a statement on Wednesday announcing her passing, local media, Irish Times, reports. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and...

PunchNews - 26 July 2023

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President Tinubu sends ECOWAS delegation to Niger Republic

President Bola Tinubu has sent ECOWAS delegation to the Niger Republic to intercede in the attempted coup in the country. President Tinubu confirmed the development after a meeting with Benin Republic President, Patrice Talon, at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday in Abuja. Tinubu stated that Talon was mandated by the ECOWAS...

PmNews - 26 July 2023

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Adamawa Gov approves N10,000 monthly palliative for civil...

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has approved N10,000 monthly as palliative for civil servants and pensioners for six months to cushion the harsh effects of the petrol subsidy removal reports News Agency of Nigeria. The Governor’s Chief of Staff, Dr. Edgar Amos, disclosed this during an interactive session with newsmen...

PunchNews - 26 July 2023

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Kevin Spacey cleared of sexual assault charges

American movie star, Kevin Spacey, has been cleared of sexual assault charges levelled against him in the United Kingdom. The “House of Cards” actor was accused of different acts of sexual misconduct against four men between 2001 to 2013. His trial, which was held at Southwark Crown Court, London,...

PunchNews - 26 July 2023

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Restore licences of 47 microfinance banks nationwide, Reps...

The House of Representatives on Wednesday called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to restore the operational licences of 47 microfinance banks across the country. The call was sequel to the adoption of a motion titled, “Call to Investigate the Closure of some Microfinance Banks across the nation,” moved...

PunchNews - 26 July 2023

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APC vice-chair Lukman resigns, accuses Tinubu of endorsing...

Mallam Salihu Lukman has officially stepped down from the office of the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress for North-West. Lukman submitted his letter of resignation to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Senator Abubakar Kyari on Wednesday. The development is coming a week after the...

PmNews - 26 July 2023

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AbdulSamad Rabiu increases stake in Bua Cement by...

Chairman of Bua Cement, AbdulSamad Rabiu, has acquired additional 45 million units of the shares of the group. This was disclosed in a notice of insider trading filed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Wednesday. According to the notice, Rabiu bought 45 million shares at the rate of ₦...

PunchNews - 26 July 2023

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UNICEF launch campaign to reduce number of out...

From Abdulrazaq Mungadi, Gombe The Bauchi field office of the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says it has launched the 2023 enrollment drive campaign. Stating that the is reducing the number of Out Of School Children (OOSC) in Bauchi state. This was disclosed by the Bauchi’s Chief of Field...

SunNews - 26 July 2023

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Entertainment

I did not scam Nigerians, transgender Jayboogie speaks...

Popular Nigerian transgender, Daniel Nsikan, popularly known as Jay Boogie, has debunked claims that she scammed Nigerians amidst BBL fraud. Earlier in November, the popular transgender had claimed both her kidneys were failing due to a botched BBL surgery, a claim that was slammed by one Doctor Loveth and...

6 December 2023

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Kidnappers of Imo Catholic priest, driver demand N10m...

Those who abducted the parish priest of St. Michael’s Catholic Church Umuekebi in the Osuowerre autonomous community in the Isiala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Rev. Fr. Kingsley Eze, also known as Father Ichie, together with his driver, Uchennna Newman, have demanded N10m ransom. Gunmen had on...

6 December 2023

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NDDC, N’Delta farm holdings partner on food security

The Niger Delta Development Commission has collaborated with large-scale farm holdings to boost agro-allied productivity and ensure food security in the region and the country at large. Under the scheme, the NDDC team, led by the Commission’s Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mrs Winifred Madume, on Wednesday, paid working...

6 December 2023

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EFCC arraigns man over alleged $63,590 fraud

EFCC arraigns man over alleged $63,590 fraud File Photo of EFCC Operatives. Published By: Isa Isawade ...

6 December 2023

Sports

Bayern Munich signs Spain’s Zaragoza

Bayern Munich have reached an agreement to sign Spain winger Bryan Zaragoza from La Liga side Granada next summer, the German champions announced on Wednesday. The agreed fee for the 22-year-old winger is a reported 15 million euros ($16 million) and Bayern said he will pen a five-year deal...

6 December 2023

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Armed groups in Gaza rob Bank of Palestine branches

Guardian - 4 May 2024

Armed groups in Gaza, including one with presumed Hamas links, last month robbed the Bank of Palestine of some $70 million...

France probes TotalEnergies over 2021 Mozambique attack

Guardian - 4 May 2024

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APM terminals to invest over $500 million to upgrade Nigerian port

Guardian - 4 May 2024

APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest logistics terminal operator, announced plans...

GTCO grows Q1 profit before tax by 587% to N509bn

PunchNews - 4 May 2024

Group Chief Executive Officer, GTCO, Segun Agbaje Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reported a 587.5 per cent growth in its profit before tax N509.3bn in the first quarter that ended March 2024 compared to the same quarter in 2023. This was ind

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