A paediatric dentist, Dr Osarugue Ota, says babies born with teeth or who grow teeth within 30 days of birth are normal and not related to witchcraft. Ota, who works at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, told journalists during an online training session on Tuesday that there was nothing wrong with such babies. According to her, natal teeth are teeth present when a baby is born while neonatal teeth come out within the first 30 days of birth. Ota said that such teeth ought to come out at about six months after birth but came out earlier for whatever…
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Police in Benue paraded four suspected killers of former President of Benue Customary Court of Appeal, retired Justice Margaret Igbetar, before newsmen on Tuesday in Makurdi. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bartholomew Onyeka, told newsmen that the suspects confessed that they killed the jurist over family inheritance. Good Evening Nigeria reports that the decomposing body of retired Justice Igbetar was found with deep cults on her back inside her kitchen on Aug. 24. Onyeka said following her gruesome murder police arrested one Joseph Aondohemba, her nephew. READ ALSO: Diphtheria: Kano, Yobe, others struggle with escalating cases, as vaccination…
A Dunamis Church located at Mission Ward North Bank in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has collapsed, claiming the life of a pastor. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday. Sources report that at the time of the collapse, four individuals, including the pastor, were inside the church building, engaged in prayer. The collapse not only resulted in the tragic loss of life but also impacted residential buildings and electricity infrastructure in the vicinity. READ ALSO: 2 jobless persons bag 2 months imprisonment for constituting nuisance The exact cause of the incident remains unclear at this time. When…
New York City Mayor, Eric Adams on Monday hoisted Nigeria’s flag at Bowling Green Park in New York to mark the 63rd Independence Day Anniversary of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Adams hoisted the flag with the Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, and the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Tijjani Muhammad-Bande. NAN also reports that the event marked the first time that Nigeria’s flag would be hoisted at Bowling Green, the site where the American National Flag was first hoisted. In his remarks, Adams praised the contributions of…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Tuesday (today) will decide on the cases of malpractice and irregularities that arose during the conduct of the 2023 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). It could be recall that WAEC, under its immediate past boss, Mr. Patrick Areghan, in August while announcing the results of WASSCE, noted that a total of 263,803 results were withheld due to malpractice and irregularities. “On behalf of the Registrar to Council, the Management and Staff of the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, Nigeria, I welcome you to this press briefing to announce the release of…
The Kogi Chapter, Social Democratic Party (SDP) Campaign Council, says its governorship candidate, Murtala Yakubu-Ajaka is not violent but peaceful and caring in nature. Mr Isaiah Ijele, SDP Director General (DG) New Media, MuriSam Campaign Council, made the remark in a statement in Lokoja. The APC spokesperson, Kingsley Fanwo, had, during a news conference, accused the SDP of indulging in violence in desperation to win the Nov. 11 poll. READ ALSO: NAF airstrikes neutralise several terrorists in Lake Chad But SDP campaign council described the conference as “nothing but a clear attempt towards character assassination against the personalities of SDP…
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says prices of beef, tomatoes, beans, garri, yam and other food items increased in August. It made the declaration in its Selected Food Prices Watch report for August 2023 issued in Abuja. The report stated that while the average price of 1kg of boneless beef was N2,141.18 in August 2022, it increased by 30.75 per cent to N2,799.51 in August 2023. “On a month-on-month basis, 1kg of boneless beef increased by 1.50 per cent in August from the N2,758.13 recorded in July 2023,’’ the report stated. It added that the average price of 1kg…
Troops of the Joint Task Force, South-East, code-named Operation UDO KA II, has cleared four notorious camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliates, Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Imo State. The troops, in the course of the clearance, neutralised two IPOB/ESN members and four of the criminals were arrested. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Enugu by Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 82 Division, Nigerian Army, for the Joint Task Force Operation UDO KA II. Unuakhalu said that the camps cleared are located in three communities…
Nigerian comedian and actor, Bright Okpocha, widely recognized by his stage name Basketmouth, has extended an apology to his colleague, AY Makun, addressing the ongoing speculation about a strained relationship between the two. Rumors of a discord between the comedians had circulated, particularly gaining prominence during a question-and-answer session hosted by AY, where he subtly hinted at the tensions. In an earlier interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo in March, AY revealed that dispute over N30,000 had soured his friendship with Basketmouth. READ ALSO: Environmental expert wants Nigeria to key into EU Green Deal AY said: “Now, something funny happened,…
Mrs Astrid Arens, An Environmental Protection Sustainability expert/Founder, Digital International Platform for Environmental Protection (DIPESH), has called on Nigeria to key into the EU Green Deal, expected to start by January, 2024. Arens made the call on Monday in Abuja at an Environmental Protection Sustainability and Humanity experts, enthusiasts and stakeholders forum. The event was organised by the Richard George Foundation (RGF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), in collaboration with Voice-Aid Association, Germany E. V, and DIPESH. Arens explained that the Green Deal was about living sustainability practices, new legislation, funding to supporting development, empowerment and education/engagement needed from infancy to…
Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called for collective efforts in rebuilding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, who made the call in his independence message in Abuja on Sunday, stressed that building a strong and resilient society requires collective effort. “It means working together to address the issues that confront us, be it in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, or security. “It means fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship that empowers our youth and creates opportunities for all. “As residents of the FCT, we are not only Nigerians but also representatives of…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the appointment of Dr. Amos Josiah Dangut as the new Head of the Nigeria National Office. Dr. Dangut, formerly the Deputy Registrar of HNO’s Office, will assume this new role following the conclusion of Patrick Ehidiamen Areghan’s tenure on October 1. This was contained in a statement by Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina. Dangut, born on October 2, 1967, in Mbar District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, brings a wealth of educational and professional experience to his new position. He attended Government Secondary School, Riyom (1981 to…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast cloudy atmosphere on Monday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region. The agency anticipated prospects of thunderstorms accompanied with rains over Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa States in the morning hours. “Later in the day, scattered thunderstorms with moderate rains are expected over parts of Kebbi, Adamawa, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Kaduna States. “The cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the North Central region with chances of thunderstorms over parts…
The unknown gunmen, who kidnapped the Benue Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr Mathew Abo, have allegedly demanded a ransom of N60 million from his family. A family source told newsmen on Friday in Makurdi that the abductors made the demand in a phone call to a member of the family on Friday. NAN further reports that according to the source, the recipient of the call, name withheld for security reasons, said the “kidnappers have resorted to torturing the commissioner to press home for their demand”. READ ALSO: Demolition: Court orders Kano Govt to pay N30bn compensation to Kano Eid…
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has officially confirmed the expulsion of the party’s Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Sen. Rabiu Kwakwanso. The BoT also dissolved the Abba Kawu-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the party’s meeting held in Lagos. The communiqué was signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, and made available to newsmen in Ilorin. “The Constitution of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) 2022 (As Amended) remains the constitution of the…
A recent report, the Transparency and Integrity Index for 2023, has shown that 482 ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of the Nigerian government received low scores in terms of transparency and integrity. The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) emerged as the top three organizations in the 2023 Transparency and Integrity Index ranking for MDAs. The DBN scored 73.26, NIPC scored 63.33, and CBN scored 59.76. Other government entities that performed well in the rankings include the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission, the Nigerian…
The House of Representatives has directed its committee to investigate the unethical and exploitative practices surrounding egg procurement and surrogacy by fertility hospitals and clinics within the nation. This move follows the adoption of a motion presented by Babajimi Benson, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Lagos. He noted that Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART) and referrals to fertility centred has witnessed a surge in Nigeria in recent years. He said, “Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures entail the surgical extraction of eggs from a woman’s ovaries, their fusion with sperm in laboratory settings, and subsequent reintegration into the…
The Google for Startups Growth Academy: AI for Health on Tuesday announced that two Nigerian startups, mDoc Nigeria and Pharmarun Nigeria, are among 30 startups chosen for the programme. Yuval Passov, the Head, Google for Startups and progamme lead, said in a statement that three other African startups were chosen for the programme, making five African startups in all that were selected. Passov said that the 30 transformative startups were selected from across Europe, Middle-East and Africa. He said that the 30 startups were chosen because they are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make healthcare better for everyone. “From developing…
Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday in Abuja presented cheques totalling N1.3 billion to 420 families of police officers who died in active service. Egbetokun said the cheques were for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 policy years under the Group Life Assurance policy of the police. He said the presentation also encompassed the I-G’s Family Welfare Insurance Scheme. According to him, the Group Life Assurance scheme is a welfare package established as a result of the amendment of the 2004 Pension Reform Act (2014). Egbetokun said the welfare package was funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria.…
Ondo State Conscience Movement (OCM) a non-profit organisation on Tuesday urged Ondo State House of Assembly not to allow itself to be tainted with political witch-hunts or targeted vendettas. The charge came on the heels of the house’s plan of impeachment against the deputy governor of the state, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa. OCM chairman, Mr Shalom Olaseni, charged in a statement issued in Akure that actions to be taken regarding the impeachment process must be in strict compliance with Constitutional provisions. The Ondo State House of Assembly served Aiyedatiwa an impeachment notice through substituted service on Monday. READ ALSO: Peter Obi…