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Meet Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon appointed at US children’s hospital

Dr Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, widely recognised as West Africa’s first female certified neurosurgeon and Nigeria’s first female neurosurgeon trained in the country, has been appointed Medical Director of Freeman Children’s Clinic in Joplin, Missouri, United States.

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Ex-TMG chair raises alarm over political tension ahead of Osun gov poll

By Innocent Anaba A former Chairperson of the Transition Monitoring Group, TMG, and Associate Professor of Law, Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, has expressed concern over the rising political tension ahead of the August 15, governorship election in Osun State, warning that the situation could undermine the credibility of the poll and public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic […]

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VDM to honour police invitation as case moves to Force Headquarters, Abuja

By Esther Onyegbula Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, has agreed to honour the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation after the case was transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, even as his lawyers insisted that the investigation be conducted transparently to inspire public confidence. The development followed […]

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NDDC trains traditional birth attendants on safe pregnancy, childbirth in Abia

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained traditional birth attendants across communities in Abia State on safe pregnancy practices and childbirth management as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn health. Speaking during the training, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, […]

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Tinubu’s reforms laying foundation for $1trn economy — APC chairman

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, has said the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are restoring investor confidence, stimulating growth and laying the foundation for Nigeria to attain a $1 trillion economy. Nentawe stated this on Thursday at Colloquium 2.0 held in […]

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FG: Nigeria Now Expo to deepen solid minerals investment

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government has expressed optimism that the Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo 2026 will attract fresh investments into the solid minerals sector and deepen economic diversification efforts. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, represented by the Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Engr. Simon Nkom, […]

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2027: Why I withdrew from presidential race to back Tinubu — Factional Accord chair

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying he chose to step aside because Nigeria’s national progress should take precedence over his personal political ambition. Imumolen said he took the decision […]

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SEC launches nationwide drive to recover unclaimed dividends

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to assist investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce dormant assets in Nigeria’s capital market. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja through the Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness […]

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13 Woro kidnap victims still missing after 163 regain freedom — Community Leader

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin The National Chairman of Kaiama Development Association, Alhaji Yakubu Salihu, has disclosed that 13 persons remain unaccounted for among the Woro kidnap victims who regained freedom after spending about six months in captivity. Salihu made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Ilorin, stating that available records showed that […]

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Terrorism: Court remands ex-DSS official in Kuje Correctional Centre

By Soni Daniel Abuja: The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, ordered the remand in Kuje Correctional Centre of a retired officer of the Department of State Services, Nwaogu Ihechimere Ezeakolam over his support for the outlawed Indigenous People of Buafra, IPoB. The retired officer was arraigned by the Department of State Services for, […]

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