In Awka, Anambra State, a middle-aged man was found dead inside a partially destroyed tricycle near the back gate of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital. Suspected cult gang members are believed to be responsible for the killing. The discovery of the corpse caused panic in the community, with residents and passers-by avoiding the scene due to fear of retaliation from rival cult groups. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people parking the tricycle at the scene, unaware that there was a body inside until others gathered around later. The police have confirmed…
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Ex-Convict Dies During Testing of Bulletproof Charm in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has initiated the trial of a man named Bode, accused of killing Tunde Akinmoyewa with a dane gun in Laoso Village. According to the police, Bode, who is an ex-convict, accidentally shot Tunde while testing a new locally-made gun. However, a source claims that Tunde asked Bode to shoot him to test the efficacy of a bulletproof charm. Tragically, Tunde died on the spot after being shot, and Bode fled the scene before neighbors arrived. The police are actively investigating the incident and trying to…
Read MoreFederal Government Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking Resident Doctors
The federal government of Nigeria has issued a directive to the management of federal tertiary hospitals to enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against resident doctors who are on strike. This means that participating doctors will not receive their regular salaries during the period of the strike. The directive was communicated through a circular dated August 1, 2023, and was titled “Re: Incessant Strike Action by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors: Implementation of ‘No work, No pay’ policy of the Federal Government.” The circular was signed by Dr.…
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