The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police
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The Arrest of DJ Commissioner Wysei, Correction of Misidentification by Lagos Police

In a recent incident, the Lagos State Police Command has issued a public apology for confusion arising from the arrest of Obianuju Catherine Udeh, widely known as DJ Switch, a popular Nigerian disc jockey. According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, an apology was conveyed through his social media platform, clarifying that the individual in custody is actually "DJ Commissioner Wysei," not DJ Switch. Hundeyin expressed, “There is a mixup from our end. The arrested person is DJ Commissioner Wysei, not DJ Switch. “We regret any inconvenience caused to certain media outlets such as Linda Ikeji, BBC, and TVC, all of whom were provided with incorrect information earlier. “Our sincere apologies also go out to DJ Switch.” More details ...
Rescue of Chibok Girl Lydia Simon and Kids by Troops a Decade Later
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Rescue of Chibok Girl Lydia Simon and Kids by Troops a Decade Later

After a decade of captivity, Nigerian Army troops in the North-East region have successfully rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl previously held by Boko Haram insurgents. The Department of Army Public Relations disclosed this development in a statement released on Thursday. During the course of Operation Desert Sanity III in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, troops managed to save Lydia alongside her three children from the clutches of the terrorists. Identified as serial number 68 among the Chibok Secondary School girls who were abducted, Lydia was found to be five months pregnant at the time of her rescue, revealing her origins as Pemi Town in Chibok. In a separate incident, Nigerian Army troops engaged in counter-terrorism operations in the North Central region effectiv...
Troops Successfully Rescue Chibok Girl and Children After 10 Years
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Troops Successfully Rescue Chibok Girl and Children After 10 Years

In a significant development, the Nigerian Army in the North-East has announced the successful rescue of Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl who had been held captive by Boko Haram terrorists for a decade. This remarkable rescue operation was confirmed in an official statement released by the Department of Army Public Relations earlier today. Lydia, who has been identified as serial number 68 among the abducted missing Chibok Secondary School girls, was rescued along with her three children by troops participating in Operation Desert Sanity III. The rescue operation took place near Ngoshe in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. At the time of her rescue, Lydia was five months pregnant and shared that she hails from Pemi Town in Chibok. Furthermore, Nigerian Army troops engaged in coun...
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NiMet’s Weather Forecast for the Next 3 Days: Sunshine and Thunderstorms

Anticipate a mix of sunshine and thunderstorms across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday as per the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet. On Thursday, expect sunny skies in Northern cities with possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms in parts of Taraba State. Benue may also experience sunny skies with isolated thunderstorms later in the day. Meanwhile, the southern region will witness a blend of clouds and sunshine during the morning, transitioning to isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening in states like Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Ogun, Imo, Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, and Bayelsa. Friday will bring sunny weather to the North, except for isolated thunderstorms in Adamawa and Taraba states during the afternoon and evening. The North Central ...
Joint effort by World Bank and AfDB to bring electricity to 300 million Africans
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Joint effort by World Bank and AfDB to bring electricity to 300 million Africans

An ambitious initiative by the World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group aims to provide electricity access to at least 300 million Africans by the year 2030. According to a statement released by the World Bank Online Media Centre, the World Bank Group plans to connect 250 million individuals to electricity through distributed renewable energy systems or the distribution grid, while the AfDB Group is set to support an additional 50 million people in gaining access to electricity. Recognizing access to electricity as a fundamental human right and a crucial element for successful development, the statement emphasized the importance of overcoming the current challenge where 600 million Africans...
Peoples Democratic Party Caucus: No discussion on party chairman’s appointment at upcoming NEC meeting
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Peoples Democratic Party Caucus: No discussion on party chairman’s appointment at upcoming NEC meeting

In a briefing with reporters following the party’s caucus meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserted that the appointment of the party’s national chairman will not be a topic of discussion at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. Speaking on behalf of the party, Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary, clarified that the matter was not on the agenda for the caucus meeting and may be addressed at a future meeting yet to be arranged. Ologunagba stated, “The caucus did not consider that issue of leadership at this time due to the complexities involved. Therefore, the matter has been deferred to the upcoming NEC meeting. The agenda for Thursday's NEC meeting will not include disc...
Redefining Healthcare Delivery in West Africa: Day 1 Recap
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Redefining Healthcare Delivery in West Africa: Day 1 Recap

Excitement filled the Landmark Centre in Lagos as the 11th Medic West Africa Exhibition and Conference commenced! Day 1 focused on shaping the future of healthcare in West Africa, offering a blend of informative presentations, hands-on workshops, and a bustling exhibition floor. Industry experts, innovators, and healthcare professionals from the region gathered, creating an atmosphere ripe for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and technological advancement. The event is proving to be a pivotal moment for healthcare in West Africa, evident from the activities of Day 1. Day 1 Key Highlights: The HFN Healthcare Leadership Conference kicked off with impactful sessions centered around "Optimizing Emergency Care Delivery: Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain." Session...
‘Fireboy clarifies: ‘I am not an Afrobeats artist’
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‘Fireboy clarifies: ‘I am not an Afrobeats artist’

Emphasizing his musical style, Nigerian artist Fireboy DML recently reiterated that his music does not fall under the Afrobeats genre. He did, however, mention that his music always reflects his roots and identity. Appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the Amazon Music podcast, 'B And N,' the 'Peru' singer expressed, “As I always said, I don’t make Afrobeats. I just sort of like combined stuffs. I do different kinds of music so even when I am making R&B or pop, you can hear the Yoruba ‘h’ factor." He added, “You just know that this is not an American or British person, so you can always tell that my roots and my identity is always in my music.” Discussing the global recognition of Nigerian music artists, Fireboy highlighted the importance of establishing a solid foun...
Unexpected Elimination of Top Premier League Teams Impacts UCL Spots
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Unexpected Elimination of Top Premier League Teams Impacts UCL Spots

The competition for an extra Champions League spot between the English Premier League and the German Bundesliga has taken a surprising turn. This change comes as both Arsenal and Manchester City faced defeat on a dramatic Wednesday night. Starting next season, a reformatted Champions League will grant an additional group-stage spot to the top two countries with the highest coefficient points. Teams earn two coefficient points for a win, one for a draw, and zero for a loss, with extra points awarded for progressing to different stages of the tournament. Although English clubs held a slim lead over German clubs in coefficient points leading up to this week’s matches, the scales tipped in favor of Germany after Bayern Munich's victory over Arsenal and Real Madrid's triumph against City. I...
The first female Vice Chancellor appointed at NSUK
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The first female Vice Chancellor appointed at NSUK

It has been announced that Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NSUK, has appointed its inaugural female Vice-Chancellor. Professor Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, a distinguished professor of Islamic Studies, emerged as the chosen leader of the institution. The disclosure was made public by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu, on the recent Wednesday. The appointment, as per the announcement, was sanctioned by Governor Abdullahi Sule after extensive deliberations and a meticulous evaluation of the recommendations from the Governing Council headed by Professor Attahiru Jega. By virtue of his authority as the Visitor to the state-owned university, Governor Sule has officially endorsed Professor Liman’s appointment, slated to commence from the 15th of April,...