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Benue State Government has commenced an extensive evaluation of its general hospitals as part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s renewed drive to rehabilitate and enhance secondary healthcare facilities across the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, kicked off at General Hospital, North Bank, Makurdi, before extending to facilities in Aliade (Gwer West LGA), Idekpa (Ohimini LGA), Otukpa (Ogbadibo LGA), and Oju (Oju LGA). Speaking to stakeholders during the visits, Dr. Ogwuche stated that the tour reflected Governor Alia’s commitment to repositioning Benue’s health sector and ensuring residents have access to quality care.…

Popular Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has called on the Nigeria government to investigate financial management of all Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs in the country. DeeOne made the call in a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday while calling the attention of the government to the unlawful activities of some of the NGOs. He further disclosed that some of the non-governmental organizations are now being used to fund terrorism, kidnapping, trafficking and other atrocities “Federal government of Nigeria, please investigate all the NGOs accounts in the country. A lot of them are being used to sponsor terrorism, for kidnappers,…

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has praised the Super Eagles after their loss to Morocco in the Semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria lost to Morocco on penalties after the game ended 0-0 in regular time and extra time. Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missed their penalty kicks for the Super Eagles. After the game, the Information Ministry said in a statement, “Dear Super Eagles, thank you for giving your all and representing Nigeria with pride and dignity. “Even when you lost, you displayed courage, worked well with others, and kept going…

Britain’s economy grew more than expected in November, official data showed Thursday, handing a boost to the Labour government after recent weak figures. Gross domestic product increased 0.3 per cent from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics said, beating an analyst consensus forecast for growth of 0.1 per cent. GDP had fallen 0.1 per cent in October, the ONS confirmed, adding that September saw slight growth after it had initially reported a contraction for that month. The September-November period was “led by growth in the services sector”, said Liz McKeown, director of economic statistics at the ONS. A…

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapping kingpin, Mohammed Ibrahim, who allegedly led a notorious gang terrorising commuters along the Port Harcourt International Airport Road. The suspect was arrested along Emuoha Road on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, following what the police described as credible intelligence-led operations. The spokesperson for the command, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Wednesday to journalists. Iringe-Koko, a Chief Superintendent of Police, said Ibrahim and his gang were responsible for several kidnapping incidents across the state and the collection of ransom from their victims. She explained…

The Nigerian Exchange Limited recorded a strong trading session on Wednesday as investor optimism returned to the equities market, pushing total market capitalisation up by N598bn to close at N106.78tn. The increase reflects a 0.56 per cent rise over the previous session and underscores growing confidence among investors despite a slowdown in overall trading activity. A total of 752.4 million shares changed hands in 55,739 deals, generating a turnover of N29.62bn. Compared with Tuesday’s trading session, this represents a 33 per cent decline in volume and a 12 per cent drop in turnover, although the number of deals rose by…

Chelsea’s head coach, Liam Rosenior, said he was “accountable” for Robert Sanchez’s mistakes after defending his goalkeeper following Chelsea’s 3-2 defeat by Arsenal in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. The Blues fell behind early after Sanchez failed to deal with Declan Rice’s seventh-minute corner, allowing Ben White to bundle the ball into the net from close range. Arsenal doubled their advantage shortly after the break when White’s low cross squirmed through the grasp of the Spain international, with Viktor Gyokeres on hand to finish from a few yards out. Martin Zubimendi added a third…

A spokesperson for former New York City Mayor Eric Adams has refuted accusations that he moved money or profited from the NYC Token, which launched on Monday and plummeted 80% in the first hour of launch. “To be absolutely clear: Eric Adams did not move investor funds. Eric Adams did not profit from the launch of the NYC Token. No funds were removed from the NYC Token,” Todd Shapiro, a spokesperson for Adams, said in a statement shared to X on Wednesday.Accusations of a potential rug pull spread after the NYC Token fell more than 80% shortly after launch, with some…

Gisele Bündchen’s new necklace is more than a stylish accessory — it appears to be a heartfelt tribute to her family and a potential hint at her new baby boy’s name. The model, 45, was seen wearing a yellow gold necklace with the letters “J, B, V and A,” in a photo posted alongside her sister Patricia via Instagram on Tuesday, January 13, just over a month after tying the knot with husband Joaquim Valente. She seemingly wore “J” for Valente’s first name, a “B” for her 16-year-old son, Benjamin, and “V” for her 13-year-old daughter, Vivian — both shared…

A fresh controversy has emerged in the succession process for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool, as an aspirant, popular Fuji Musician Wasui Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, petitioned the Ogun State Government over alleged unlawful exclusion from the nomination exercise. The nomination process for the next Awujale took place on Monday at Bisrod Hall in Ijebu-Ode following clearance from the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to kick off the exercise. The stool became vacant in July 2025 following the demise of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at the age of 91. In a…