Stop rejecting gunshot victims, Police warn hospitals

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The Lagos State Police Command has warned hospital authorities against the rejection of gunshot victims or the attitude of asking for police report before treatment. A press statement signed by the command’s spokesman on Wednesday, SP Chike Oti, said the command had to repeat the warning, following a report that one hospital in Ikeja rejected a gunshot victim. “A senior engineer, Mr Adebayo Akinwunmi, with one information and communications technology company, was shot and wounded by armed robbers in his house at Ofada-Mokoloki, Ogun. “He was brought to Reddington Hospital,…

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2019: Iyede declares intentions for  DTHA 

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By Grandball Joel   As the 2019 general elections get near, Deacon Innocent Iyede has declared his to contest for the seat of Ughelli North Constituency I under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP with the promise of robust representation if elected. Speaking at Orogun, Iyede disclosed to the PDP family that his quest to vie for the position was the burning desire in him to bring meaningful development to his constituency and the grass root. This is just as hundreds of person decamped from their various political…

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2019 and the politics of campaign finance

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Each Governor was reportedly asked by the ruling APC party to bring N250 million ahead of the party’s National Convention. When the public protested, recently, the party disclaimed the news even if it added that it was the responsibility of members to pay outstanding dues. The APC needs N6 billion for its pre-election Convention. In the just concluded Ekiti Governorship primaries, an APC Gubernatorial aspirant who claimed he spent N100 million, got just 11 votes! I wonder how much the eventual winner spent. This story and similar ones, underscore the…

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People’s Progressive Parliament Swears-in New Exco

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By Gradeone Henry The People’s Progressive Parliament (PPP) recently sworn-in new Executive Officers at their national secretariat in Ughelli, Delta State. The new executive officers were charged to take the position as an opportunity to serve humanity so as to enable the group contributes their quota towards nation building. The group president Comr. Onorhere Matthew in his welcome address said “on behalf of myself and the members of the Elite group, we cordially come you all to yet another historic event of the People’s Progressive Parliament. On 27th of January…

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Codeine: Emzor to support treatment, rehabilitation of drug addicts

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The management of Emzor Pharmaceutical Company on Sunday said it would support the federal government in the rehabilitation and treatment of persons affected by drug addiction. The company also expressed delight at the decision of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control, (NAFDAC), to re-open the company’s production line which had earlier been shut. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos, the company’s Group Managing Director, Stella Okoli, noted that the development was a good one. The regulatory body had in the wake of criticism generated after the…

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Suicide bombers hit Indonesia’s Surabaya again

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Suicide bombers have hit Indonesia’s second largest city of Surabaya once again, hitting the police headquarters in the city. Indonesia’s Strait Times, quoting the national police chief, Tito Karnavian, said the suicide bombing was carried out by a family of five that included an eight-year-old child. The family, riding on two motorcycles, blew themselves up at a checkpoint outside the Surabaya police headquarters at 8.50am on Monday. At least seven people were killed in the blast. The child survived and is now recovering. The father was from the same terror…

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Jenifa, comic actress hits Abuja with love for children

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Nigerian popular actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, aka Jenifa, has openly professed her love for children. Jenifa who thrilled fans on Sunday evening at the Family Fun Day celebration at the Dome Entertainment Centre in Abuja, said: “I love children.’’ Jenifa is Glo Ambassador and wife to “My Life” Hit crooner, JJC. She came to the venue and went up the stage dancing to the Nigerian songs from the gigantic speakers of the disc jockey. The comic actress also had a photo session with over 50 adults and children. Similarly, some of…

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I can’t manage against Arsenal–Wenger

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Arsene Wenger does not believe he is ready to manage against Arsenal yet, having taken charge of the club for the final time on Sunday. The 68-year-old’s tenure ended with victory over Huddersfield Town, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s first-half goal enough to secure Arsenal’s first points away from home this calendar year. Wenger intends to remain in management and claims to have already received numerous offers from other clubs, but he does not yet feel emotionally prepared to face his employers of the last 22 years. “I’m not ready for that…

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Iran nuclear deal: U.S. to sanction European coys

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As the U.S. mulls the next line of action on the abandoned Iran nuclear deal, National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned that Washington is prepared to impose sanctions on European companies if their governments don’t support President Donald Trump’s demand to stop dealing with Iran. “Europeans are going to face the effective U.S. sanctions,” Mr. Bolton said on ABC’s programme, “This Week.” Mr. Bolton’s comments are the latest salvo in the Trump administration’s campaign to put economic pressure on Iran and America’s European allies to accept a new agreement…

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Buhari lands in Jigawa today

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President Muhammadu Buhari will begin a visit to Dutse, Jigawa state today.The visit, which was initially scheduled for 7 May, was postponed because President Buhari went to London to keep an appointment with his doctor. He returned on Friday and said he was well.”I just went for a further medical check-up and I am alright, thank you`”, he told reporters on arrival. Gov. Muhammad Badaru, who has planned a rousing welcome for the president said during the visit, the President is expected to commission some projects. A state dinner will…

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