Day: September 12, 2023

Tragic Loss in the Music Industry: Nigerian Artist MohBad Passes Away at 27

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In a shocking turn of events, the Nigerian music industry has been plunged into mourning as the talented rapper, singer, and songwriter, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, professionally known as MohBad, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 27. The devastating news was confirmed by YBNL Music Executive and renowned singer, Olamide, who took to his social media account to share the heartbreaking announcement. In a somber post accompanied by a heartbreak emoji, Olamide expressed his grief with a simple yet poignant message: “Damn! Mohbad”💔. MohBad, who once held a…

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University of Jos Students Stage Protest Against Fee Hikes, Demand Reversal

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Students from the University of Jos in Plateau State protested on Tuesday, blocking campus roads due to increased school fees and additional service charges.Organized by the Students Union Government, they demanded an immediate rollback of these fee hikes.Holding placards with messages like “If your children can afford the money, we can’t” and “We don’t want to drop out of school,” the students emphasized that Nigerians were already facing significant hardships, urging authorities not to worsen the situation with more fee increases. Share on: WhatsApp

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Fatal Truck Accident Claims Life on Otedola Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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An unidentified young adult male tragically lost his life in an early morning accident on Tuesday. The incident involved a truck, without a known registration number, which fell off Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. In response, authorities have advised motorists to consider alternative routes to avoid getting stuck in traffic. According to Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), the accident occurred as the truck driver was descending from the Mobil filling station towards Otedola Bridge, trying to avoid a collision with…

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Fake Doctor Accused of Kidney Harvesting Scandal in Plateau State

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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Plateau State has distanced itself from Noah Kekere, a man who was arrested for allegedly removing a woman’s kidney during surgery in his hospital in Jos. Kekere, who is currently under psychiatric care, is not a licensed medical doctor but rather a quack posing as one, according to the Chairman of the Plateau State Chapter of the NMA, Dr. Bapiga’an Audu, and the Public Relations Officer, Dr. Istifanus Bako. Further details will be provided as the NMA and the Nigeria Police continue their investigations.…

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3 Unarmed Civilians Fatally Shot by Security Personnel in Rivers State

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In Odiemere community, Rivers State, three individuals tragically lost their lives. These victims were reportedly killed by security personnel who had been deployed to Akoh Kingdom to apprehend the culprits responsible for the murder of Superintendent of Police Bako Angbashim, who was killed by local cultists. The security personnel responsible for the trio’s deaths were part of the team dispatched to find those behind SP Angbashim’s murder, following orders from Governor Siminalaye Fubara. Although the DPO was killed in Odiemudie, the search operation extended to Odiemere in the same Akoh…

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Medical Education in Peril: Nigeria Faces Brain Drain Exodus of Healthcare Specialists

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The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) is deeply concerned about the severe impact of brain drain on the country’s healthcare institutions. They revealed that some departments in teaching hospitals are on the verge of shutting down due to a significant outflow of specialist doctors. Nearly 500 highly skilled doctors, specializing in teaching and training new generations of medical professionals, have left Nigeria. This brain drain crisis poses critical challenges as it’s taking away the top-tier professionals who play a crucial role in medical education and patient care.…

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