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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has raised an alarm that the National Officers Committee (NOC) is planning to impose an illegal State Executive Council (SEC) in Kogi State. This was contained in a communiqué of the NMA Kogi State branch after an emergency general meeting, signed by its Chairman, Dr. Abubakar Alhassan, and Secretary, Adaranijo […]

NOC planning to impose illegal SOC in Kogi – NMA cries out

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri, Borno State over illicit drug practices. Among the illicit practices, washing and sun-drying of contaminated drugs for resale amid the devastating flood that hit the state. It was gathered that the Maiduguri flood crisis was caused […]

Illicit practice: NAFDAC seals Maiduguri drug market

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to providing good governance to the people, not just to a few individuals who consider themselves as bigwigs. The governor made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday in Abuja. Alia said […]

I don’t serve bigwig but people of Benue – Gov Alia

Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted that he misses life as a football manager. The 82-year-old stepped away from manager after the 2012/2013 season. Ferguson retired after leading United to their 13th Premier League title in what was his 27th year at Old Trafford. United have struggled for success ever since Ferguson’s […]

I miss being a football manager – Sir Alex Ferguson

Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, has looked back at their draw with Arsenal and compared it with “a chess match”. The two teams played out a 0-0 draw in their first Champions League game of the season on Thursday night. The hosts had a great chance to take the lead in the second half, but Mateo […]

Champions League: Like a chess match – Lookman reflects on 0-0 draw with Arsenal

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has suggested the only way Manchester City midfielder Rodri can win the Ballon d’Or. Recall that Rodri was among the 30-man players shortlisted for the award this year. The Spain international won the Premier League and the Euro 2024. He will compete with the likes of Vinicius Junior, Jude Bellingham […]

Ballon d’Or: Rio Ferdinand reveals only way Rodri can win award

Police in Jigawa State have arrested one Babangida Abubakar for allegedly vanderlizing electric cable wire in Kaugama local government. Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to newsmen. He said the police received a report that a high-tension cable wire along Ubba road in Kaugama LGA was […]

Police arrest suspected vandals in Jigawa

The supply of Dollar and other currencies dropped at the foreign exchange market as the Naira exchange rate depreciated on Thursday. FMDQ data showed that the foreign exchange transactions turnover declined to $87.51 million on Thursday from $139.48 million recorded the previous day. This represents a $57.97 million decrease in FX transactions turnover on a […]

Dollar supply drops as Naira depreciates on Thursday

Thousands of motorists and commuters have been left stranded along the Gombe-Yola-Jalingo highway after a severe flood washed away a section of the road. The incident occurred near Lafiya Lamorde, a border town in Gombe State, following heavy rainfall on Thursday afternoon. The highway, which is a critical link between the North-East states of Adamawa, […]

Motorists stranded as flood cuts off Gombe-Yola highway

The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has officially prohibited its staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours. This directive was issued through a circular dated September 18, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular, which went viral, was seen by DAILY POST on […]

Gombe Teaching Hospital bans Cryptocurrency mining during work hours