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1,197 Nigerian Doctors Move to the UK Since May 29, 2023, a total of 1,197 Nigerian-trained doctors have moved to the United Kingdom, as per PUNCH Online’s investigation. Nigeria is on track to surpass Pakistan, becoming the second-highest provider of foreign-trained doctors in the UK; India currently holds the top spot. The General Medical Council […]
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Nigerian Air force helicopter Crashlands in Port Harcourt A Nigerian Air Force helicopter crash-landed and exploded at the NAF Base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Friday. The confirmation of the incident came through a statement from the NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet. According to Gabkwet, the NAF MI-35P
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Top energy company, Equinor, to exit Nigeria after 30 years. In a significant development, Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced its decision to exit Nigeria after a remarkable three-decade presence in the country. The move comes amid challenging economic conditions, prompting Equinor to divest all its Nigerian assets, including its stake in the Agbami oil
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Civil Defense officers shoots at students in Abuja Two students from Senior Secondary School, Life Camp in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were shot on Wednesday morning by three Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel. The incident occurred around 11:20 am. In response to the attack on their injured peers, some angry students
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Navy Intercepts 187 bags of illegal drugs in Lagos The Nigerian Navy intercepted 187 bags of cannabis sativa in different locations in Lagos, including an uncompleted building at Apakin Village in Ibeju Lekki, Eleko Beach in Lekki, and the Badagry Creeks. Commander NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Olumide Oguntuga, stated that the seizures resulted from intelligence
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About 5000 Federal Worker’s May not Get November and December Salary Federal civil servants are anxious as around 5,000 may not receive salaries for November and December. Dr. Tommy Okon, National President of ASCSN, revealed this in Abuja, urging swift resolution by the Federal Government. He clarified that of the 17,000 delisted from IPPIS in
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Court Sentences Ondo Man Ondo man, Abayomi Joseph, has been sentenced to death by an Ondo State High Court in Akure for killing his neighbour, Thomas Oluwole, in 2021. The incident occurred in the Ijoka area of Akure following an allegation of well water poisoning against the deceased’s daughter by Joseph. In the heated argument,
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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to review the security architecture in Abuja. During an end-of-year media briefing in Abuja, Adamu Gwary, Director of the Department of Security Service, FCTA, announced the plans. Gwary mentioned that advanced plans include reviving the G-7 security initiative and expanding the number of security informants to include
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Enugu Security operatives neutralize 3 man robbery gang Security operatives from the Distress Response Squad (DRS), a specialized police unit in Enugu State, eliminated three armed robbers on Sunday. The criminals’ lifeless bodies were found inside their operational vehicle, as victims recounted their ordeals in a video circulating on social media. One victim was robbed
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The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) nominee for president in the 2023 elections, has once again expressed concern about attempts by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to use deceit to undermine Nigeria’s democracy. He said democracy is threatened by the party’s “snatch, grab and run” strategy of appropriating the mandates of opposing parties. Through his