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Many immigrants come to Europe thinking ‘life is easier’ – Poland president

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Andrzej Duda, the President of Poland has said “very many” immigrants come to Europe expecting a free ride, in an interview on Sunday on a political affairs programme. The comment comes against a background of Warsaw’s accusations against Moscow that it has tried to smuggle thousands of people from Africa into Europe by flying them to Russia and sending them to the Polish border via Belarus. “If someone comes over to Poland in the false perception that one will stay here and get everything for free and will have a…

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Consignments of cocaine, opioids in sanitary pads, hair creams intercepted by NDLEA

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Consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers by three courier firms in Lagos, heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland and Cyprus have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. NDLEA in a statement, yesterday, said: “In one of the logistics companies, no fewer than 30 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.1 kilograms concealed in hair cream containers were recovered by officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, during examination of cargoes going to Ireland…

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LASU VC removes Adewuya as LASUCOM Provost over insubodination

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Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the Vice Chancellor, Lagos State University, LASU, has approved the interdiction of the Provost of the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), Prof. Biodun Adewuya, on grounds of insubordination, unauthorised disclosure of official information, actions prejudicial to the security of the university and the state, divided loyalty, and conduct unbecoming of a public officer. These actions, according to a memo with reference number LASU/ASE/PF/3394, dated 30th August 2024, constitute serious misconduct and are in violation of the university’s regulations as stipulated in Chapter 3, Sections 3.6…

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‘The children will come in God’s time’, Betsy Obaseki replies Oshiomhole

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Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, Edo State First Lady, has responded to remarks made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole concerning her childlessness, offering words of encouragement to women facing similar challenges. In a Zoom meeting with Edo women in the Diaspora, Mrs. Obaseki reassured them that being without children does not define their worth. She emphasised that, in God’s time, they will become mothers and should not be disheartened by hurtful comments. “The children will come in God’s time,” she stated, calling on women to hold their heads high and remain hopeful.” Her…

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100 persons feared dead in tanker explosion in Niger State

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A tanker explosion in Niger State has left no fewer than 100 people burnt alive. Besides those feared dead, no fewer than 50 cattle were burnt to ashes during the accident which happened on the Lapai-Agaie road, yesterday. It was gathered that a petrol tanker loaded with petrol collided with another trailer loaded with some passengers and cows, causing a huge explosion. Villagers who witnessed the accident confirmed that no fewer than 100 people were confirmed burnt in the inferno. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, said 30 people…

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Son arrested for allegedly killing own mother in Delta State

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One Emmanuel Umukoro has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, in the Warri area of the state. It was learnt that the tragic incident, which occurred in the late hours of Saturday night, has left the woman’s neighbours in a state of shock. Some of the neighbors who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific. According to an eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Umoh, the gate of the Umukoro…

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Nigerian nurses in UK, US forced back home as verification portal shutdown

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Nigerian nurses especially those outside the country are facing challenges due inability to secure necessary verification from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, thereby making find them breach visa conditions and employment laws. This problem was as a result of the abrupt shutdown of the ‘s (NMCN) verification portal in February by the Nigerian government. The healthcare professionals especially those based in the United Kingdom and the United States of America are now struggling to renew their licenses and fulfill international regulatory requirements. A report by a Nigerian newspaper,…

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Governor Radda urges Katsina residents to resist bandits, defend themselves

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  Katsina State’s Governor Dikko Radda urged residents to defend themselves and their communities from rampaging bandits killing, maiming and destroying properties in some parts of the state. Rada also encouraged them to resist the intimidation that these criminals use to instill fear in them. In a message shared recently, Radda urged them to take a firm stance against the increasing threat posed by bandits in the state. The governor emphasized that the actual firepower of the bandits is far less formidable than the fear they manage to generate. According…

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Ajuri Ngelale steps down as Tinubu’s spokesman

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Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, informing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. Ngelale added that he has stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. According to Ngelale, he stepped down from…

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No guarantee of lower prices – NNPC

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has denied claims that it is responsible for the recent hike in Premium Motor Spirit, commonly called petrol, in the country. The company said the pricing of petroleum products from any refinery, including the Dangote Refinery Ltd, is determined by global market forces, stating that there is no guarantee of lower prices associated with domestic refining of the products in the country. The NNPC stated this on Saturday in reaction to rumours it is attempting to monopolise the offtake of all products from the…

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