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No fewer than 3,291 patients have been diagnosed of tuberculosis between January to April 2024 in Akwa Ibom State The Program Manager, Akwa Ibom State Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy Control Program, Ministry of Health, Dr Bassey Akpan, who disclosed this in Uyo, the state capital, during a media review meeting by Breakthrough Action-Nigeria stated that they were currently receiving treatment. Akpan said the number has made the state reach over 90 percent of its target in finding missing cases. He added that the state would not rest on its oars in identifying those with tuberculosis as any one case…
The Gbagyi ethnic group in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State claimed it has suffered significant losses due to the prolonged Bassa and Egbura ethno-political crises in the region. According to the Gbagyi Cultural Renaissance Foundation (GCRF), 115 Gbagyi members have died, and properties worth hundreds of millions have been destroyed since the conflict began in 1997. In a statement issued after an emergency meeting held on Saturday in Toto and signed by GCRF Secretary Musa Dnasuwa, the group expressed deep concern over the continuous attacks and intimidation faced by the Gbagyi people. GCRF pointed out that the crisis…
Anyim Vera, Dunamis International Gospel Center, DIGC member who went viral after she was accused of lying during a testimony has been arrested by the Police. Vera was reportedly detained by the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday over a breach of etiquette. Recall that Vera’s story had gone viral after the Senior Pastor of the church, Dr Paul Enenche obstructed her testimony at the Church Headquarters. Enenche, who wondered how a supposed law graduate would speak incorrect English, asked some questions for clarification. Vera, in her response, said she did a BSc in law at the National…
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has opened up about why he is not ready to be a father yet. According to the 32-year-old, he is not ready to have kids yet because he can’t give them the attention they deserve. Burna Boy disclosed this while responding to a curious fan during a recent Instagram live session with fans. He explained that he would have children when he was settled or married. He said, “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, because I don’t want to have kids yet. “Have you seen my mum the…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed he will be retiring from music after his next album. The musician disclosed this on Thursday night in a cryptic post on social media while reacting to the recent pictures and videos doctored against him by some blogs. Davido claimed that some people desperately wanted him out of the music industry. “Yall niggas really want me out the game that bad ?? Oya after next album I no do again. So una fit get peace,” he wrote on his X handle (formerly Twitter). Davido recently stated that most…
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a hard landing while visiting a northern region and his condition is currently unknown. There were three helicopters in this convoy, two of which were carrying ministers and officials, and they arrived at their destination safely. According to reports, different rescue groups are moving towards the area to locate the missing helicopter. DAILY POST reported that it was unclear if Raisi and others on board with him survived the crash. However, given the unsuitable weather conditions, it may take some time for the rescue team to find the helicopter. According…
Imo State Police Command has distanced itself from the confessional statements made by three suspects arrested over the alleged kidnapping and killing of Retired Major General Richard Duru. Recall that Major General Duru was kidnapped on September 27, 2023, along Bishops Court, Area 7 Orji/Uratta Owerri, and his black Mercedes Benz G.L. 450 car with registration number LND 826 NG was snatched by a suspected kidnapping syndicate. In a release signed by the Command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, faulted the claims by the suspects, insisting that the Army chief is still alive, and efforts are in place to rescue the…
President of the Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Dr. Pogu Bitrus has condemned the endemic corruption in Nigeria and the failure of the security agents to fight headlong, insisting that only a revolution in the fight against corruption would rid the country of the scourge. In this interview with DAILY POST, he spoke on the fight against corruption by the current government, the call to remove immunity clause from the constitution, the war against banditry and kidnapping, and the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, among other nagging national issues. Recently, about 50 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, condemned the Federal Government’s approach to the…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has revealed details of the fracas at Banex Plaza in Abuja on Saturday. DAILY POST earlier reported that pandemonium broke out at the popular Banex Plaza phone market, located in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, following a clash between hoodlums and some military personnel. Explaining what transpired in the popular phone market, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said, “One Suleiman Ahmed who had earlier gotten a phone from one Suleiman Ibrahim, a shop owner at New Banex, went with four soldiers to persuade the seller for replacement upon…
The promoter of the refinery, Mr. Aliko Dangote, disclosed this at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday. He said the refinery will meet domestic demand for petrol in not only Nigeria, but also other West African nations. He said: “Right now, Nigeria has no cause to import anything apart from gasoline. By sometime in June, within the next four or five weeks, Nigeria shouldn’t import anything like gasoline; not one liter. We have enough gasoline to give to at least the entire West Africa. We have enough diesel to give to West Africa…