Armed men dressed in military uniform are reported to have invaded the toMbiaong Ukwa Community in Odukpani LGA of Cross River State, killing five elderly people, and destroying houses. Witnesses claim the armed invaders who came from the distant Isu community in Ihechiowa Local Government Area of Abia State allegedly kidnapped a number of young...
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Man who received first-ever modified pig kidney transplant dies
The world’s first patient with a transplanted pig kidney has died, almost two months after the operation. In March, Massachusetts General Hospital transplanted the genetically-edited pig kidney into Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old man living with end-stage kidney disease. The operation was a milestone in xenotransplantation – the transplantation of organs or tissues from one species...
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CEO UgamaTV, Hon. Tochukwu Chukwu Celebrates Sen. Ike Ekweremaku in a Heartwarming Birthday Message.
Sen. Ike Ekweremadu is the figurative “golden fish,” unafraid to stand out amid peers. A monarch above the others, a model leader. Since the beginning of time, Ekweremadu has provided representation with such grace, skill, and insight. You are a trailblazer and uncommon politician, a figure whose journey through the corridors of power has left...
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How Former Enugu Rep Deputy Minority Leader Continued Projects He Attracted, After One Year Out of office.
Never in my life as a Nigerian have I seen or heard that a typical politician who left office has continued with projects he attracted while in office. Toby Okechukwu stands out as a beacon of hope in the realm of Nigerian politics, a sphere often marred by corruption and self-interest. His journey from humble...
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Highlights from the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards”
The 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held last night at Eko hotel and suites and the event recognized some outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment. ‘Breath of Life’ was the biggest winner of the night, winning in six categories which includes ‘Best Lead Actor’, ‘Best Supporting Actor’, ‘Best Supporting Actress’, ‘Best Director’,...
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EFCC Arrests 26 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Port Harcourt
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Port Harcourt Zonal Command, has arrested 26 suspected internet fraudsters at the Nigeria Television Authority and Choba axes of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was gathered that they were arrested following credible intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet-related activities. EFCC’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said items recovered from...
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Secondus Exposes the Root Cause of Political Troubles in Rivers State
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, on Saturday, attributed the lingering political crisis in Rivers State to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s pursuit of selfish interest. Secondus, who spoke to journalists in Abuja, said the FCT Minister was the brain behind Governor Siminalaye Fubura’s political...
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President Tinubu Urges Central Bank of Nigeria to Halt Controversial Cybersecurity Levy Policy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly asked the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the controversial cybersecurity levy policy amid rejection by Nigerians.A report on Sunday quoted presidential sources disclosing Tinubu’s position on the cybersecurity levy. This followed the decision of the House of Representatives, which, last Thursday, asked the CBN to...
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Nigerian Customs Service Intercepts 12,435 Liters of PMS Valued at N10.8 Million
The Adamawa/Taraba Command of the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 12,435 liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at N10.8 million. The Customs Area Comptroller in Charge of the Command, Bashir Garba-Bature, made this known while addressing newsmen in Yola. He said that the seized items included 491×25lt and 8× 20lt jerrycans of the...
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JUST IN: Unknown Gunmen Kill Police Officers and FRSC Personnel IN Enugu
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three police officers, one Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, personnel in separate attacks in Enugu State. The gunmen had attacked a police division in Umabor Eha-Alumona on Saturday night, killing two policemen. In another separate attack, the gunmen also earlier attacked HRH Igwe Patrick Eze, also known as, Igwe Waziri,...