1 hour ago Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says

Tribune Online Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says HEAD of Ophthalmology at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Professor Dupe Ademola-Popoola has stated that over 80 per cent of the causes of blindness in Nigerian children are either treatable or preventable and therefore called for a statewide system to ensure that no child is left without vision screening. Professor Ademola-Popoola, in a lecture […] Over 80 percent of blindness in Nigerian children is preventable, expert says Tribune Online

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3 h. ago Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Commissioner for Health, Cross River State, Dr. Henry Ayuk, has reiterated the state’s commitment to improving maternal and child health by encouraging exclusive breastfeeding and building community support systems for nursing mothers. Speaking during the official flag-off of the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week at the General Hospital, Calabar, the commissioner urged […] The post Nursing mothers get backing as C’River prioritises breastfeeding appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments

• KWAM 1 named aviation ambassador despite airport mess From Sola Ojo, Abuja An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court has struck out unruly behaviour and assault charges brought against an Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmason, following police’s withdrawal of the case. On August 11, Emmason was remanded in a correctional centre over a five-count charge of unruly […] The post Court discharges Emmason, Ibom Air passenger, amid new developments appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out

By Adebowale Johnson A non-governmental, non-profit and advocacy organization based in the United States, Tilova For Africa (TFA), has decried the increasing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria, urging government to act swiftly to arrest the ugly situation. While primary education is officially free and compulsory, in the country many children, especially in the northern […] The post EDUCATION FOR ALL: Tilova For Africa tasks govt on alarming rate of out-of-school children, vanity projects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Police Arrest Pastor, 2 Others For Alleged Rape, Murder In Imo

Operatives of the Orlu Divisional Headquarters of Imo State Command have arrested a pastor and his accomplice over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman. This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Imo State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, on Wednesday. Okoye explained that the 32-year-old […]

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6 h. ago Police Arrest Transnational Human Trafficking Suspect In Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old Raymond Sunday Wonna, a transnational trafficking suspect, and rescued two victims, Miracle Ogar, aged 18; and 16-year-old Angela Kingsley, all of Yala local government area of Cross River State. Spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe said the suspect was apprehended on 30th […]

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9 h. ago Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital

Tribune Online Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital She was subsequently arrested by the police after a discreet investigation where she confessed to carrying out the criminal act.... Court remands lady in prison for stealing newborn baby from Ekiti hospital Tribune Online

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10 h. ago Kano Assembly Suspends Rano LG Chair Over Alleged Misconduct

  The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended the Chairman of Rano local government area, Muhammad Nazir Yau for three months over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and misappropriation of funds. The Assembly said the suspension was to allow for a full investigation into allegations leveled against him by councillors in the LGA. The […]

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10 h. ago Police Arrests Two Suspects, Recover Locally Made Arms, Ammunition In Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command said the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation. The post Police Arrests Two Suspects, Recover Locally Made Arms, Ammunition In Plateau appeared first on Channels Television.

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10 h. ago Court Remands Trader For Alleged Failure To Declare Foreign Currency In Lagos

  Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a trader, Phil-Olumba Sheila for alleged failure to declare foreign currency totalling $14,567, £1,030, and CA$40 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Justice Dipeolu remanded Sheila at Kirikiri Correctional Centre after the testimony of the first prosecution witness, Mrs. Stella John Ogar, […]

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12 h. ago Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property

Tribune Online Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property At the High Court of Ebonyi State, Afikpo Judicial Division, presided over by Hon. Justice Nicholas E. Nwode, four men , Ikechukwu Esseh, Ikedinachi Uche, Ukpai Godwin, and Uchenna Kalu — were sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment following a three-count charge of conspiracy, vandalism, and stealing. Four bag seven years in prison for vandalising EEDC property Tribune Online

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Comfort, Released From Prison

An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday, discharged Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard the Uyo-Lagos flight, after prosecutors withdrew all charges. Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the five-count charge following a formal application by the prosecution to discontinue the matter. LEADERSHIP reports that the […]

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13 h. ago Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew read more Ikeja court dismisses case against Emmason, passenger accused of unruly conduct on Ibom Air flight

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13 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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14 h. ago Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released

By Seyi Babalola An Ikeja Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, on Wednesday,  discharged Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour and assault on an Ibom Air aircraft. Following the police’s formal withdrawal of the case, Presiding Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami dismissed the five-count charges against Emmanson. The charges said that Emmanson disrupted the peace on […] The post Unruly behaviour saga: Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson released appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered United Bank for Africa (UBA) to pay N30 million in damages and read more Court orders bank to pay N30 million , refund $163,592 for unlawful account restriction

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14 h. ago Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges

Comfort Emmanson, a passenger charged with unruly conduct and assault on an Ibom Air flight, was discharged on Wednesday by an Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State. Following the police’s withdrawal of the five charges against her, Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami discharged Emmason. Earlier, Festus Keyamo (SAN), the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […] The post Lagos Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Following Withdrawal Of Charges appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson

Tribune Online JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami struck out the case following the withdrawal of the five-count charge earlier filed against her by the police. JUST IN: Court discharges Ibom Air passenger, Comfort Emmanson Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Police Smash Car Theft Syndicate, Arrest 3 Suspects In Akwa Ibom

The Anti-Robbery operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an armed robbery syndicate specialising in disposing unsuspecting persons of their vehicles. Akwa Ibom Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this to Journalists on Wednesday in Uyo, the state capital, said three suspects were apprehended at scrap sites behind […]

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15 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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