By Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – A violent clash arising from chieftaincy title conferment on an indigene of Aboh, headquarters of Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, has left one person dead and three others sustaining varying degrees of injuries in the community. The bloody clash that was between members of opposing factions in the…
By Makua Ubanagu The National Hospital Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in identifying a middle-aged man who was brought to its Trauma ICU on December 21, 2024, as an unidentified patient. According to a statement on Sunday via X by the hospital’s spokesperson, Dr. Tayo Haastrup, the patient was reportedly involved in…
By Abiodun Nejo The Ekiti State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering persons with disabilities through vocational training and essential support, fostering self-reliance and economic independence. Dr Ebenezer Ogunlade, Chairman of the Office of Disability Affairs, praised Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s inclusive policies and encouraged PWDs to pursue their aspirations with determination. “Pursue your dreams…
By Lara Adejoro The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced that it destroyed over ₦120bn worth of seized products between July and December 2024 across the six geopolitical zones and the Federal Capital Territory. The agency also reassured Nigerians that measures are in place to safeguard their health before, during, and…
The Ahmadu Bello University Teaching University (ABUTH) Zaria is set to commence kidney transplant surgeries in 2025 towards bringing relief to patients with kidney failure and reversing medical tourism. Prof. Ahmed Umdagas, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known in an interview with Newsmen on Sunday in Zaria. Umdagas said the Urology Centre…
Rapper OG Maco, born Benedict Ihesiba Jr., has passed away at 32, weeks after being hospitalised. His family confirmed his death on Instagram on Dec. 27, calling his life “a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.” They added, “While we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived.” On Dec….
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Abductors of the Anglican bishop, Rev. Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and children, along Iboropa road in Akoko North-East council area of Ondo State, have demanded a ransom of N75 million for their release. Sources told Vanguard that the abductors have opened a line of communication with the victims family members and…
By Sadiq Ilyasu Tragedy has once again struck the family of Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, following the death of his eldest son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi, in a fatal car accident. The incident occurred barely 24 hours after the governor lost his mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi. According to eyewitness accounts, Abdulwahab was returning from Kafin…
By: Gift Habib, Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis and Deborah Musa The Independent National Electoral Commission is contemplating a policy to withdraw and destroy Permanent Voter Cards that remain uncollected for a decade, The PUNCH has learnt. This recommendation was among 208 proposals arising from the commission’s review of the 2023 general elections. The move stemmed from the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of two people and 15 others injured in a lone accident involving a Toyota Hiace bus at Saapade on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mrs Florence Okpe, the Spokesperson of FRSC in Ogun confirmed the incident on Thursday in Abeokuta. Okpe noted that the accident occurred at…
