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Ibadan Polytechnic: 10 Students Hospitalized After Classroom Fight

Wendy R.

At least 10 students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, were hospitalized on Tuesday after inhaling a toxic substance released during a fight in their lecture hall. The Oyo State Government responded promptly to the emergency after receiving a distress call, with Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, leading an immediate intervention. The affected students, mostly from the Science Laboratory and Technology Department, were rushed to Ring Road State Hospital and the University College Hospital for treatment. Eyewitnesses reported that the incident occurred after a fight broke out between two students following a course test. During the scuffle, an unidentified individual allegedly…

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Chaos: Femites Lecturer Over Interrupted Dance Video

Wendy R.

There was pandemonium at the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, after a female student attacked and bit a lecturer during a heated altercation. The incident, which occurred on campus, reportedly began when Dr. Chukwudi Michael interrupted the student while she was filming a dance video in the faculty corridor. Eyewitnesses said the lecturer attempted to pass by and tapped the student on the shoulder, saying, “Excuse me.” However, she reacted angrily, claiming she had been hit. The situation quickly escalated into a physical confrontation, with the student grabbing the lecturer’s clothes and later biting him on both…

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Ekaterina Alexandrova Stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Qatar Open Second Round Upse

Wendy R.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking early exit at the Qatar Open, falling to Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in a dramatic three-set battle on Tuesday. The Belarusian, playing her first match since her Australian Open final defeat, lost 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense encounter lasting over two and a half hours. Alexandrova, fresh off her WTA title win in Linz, overcame a one-set deficit and a surprising courtside interruption—a stray cat briefly halting play—to claim victory. The 26th-ranked Russian now faces Belgian Elise Mertens in the last 16. Meanwhile, third seed Coco Gauff also bowed out in…

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CBN Ends Free ATM Withdrawals, Introduces New Charges Effective March 1

Wendy R.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has scrapped the three free monthly withdrawals previously allowed for customers using ATMs of other banks, a move set to take effect from March 1, 2025. According to a circular dated February 10, 2025, and signed by John Onojah, Acting Director of the Financial Policy and Regulation Department, all banks and financial institutions must implement the revised ATM withdrawal charges. Under the new policy, customers withdrawing cash from ATMs belonging to banks other than their own will now incur a charge of N100 per N20,000 transaction when using machines within bank premises. For off-site…

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WHO Launches Free Cancer Drug Program to Aid Children in Low-Income Countries

Wendy R.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide free cancer medicines to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries, aiming to bridge the survival gap between these regions and wealthier nations. The first shipments of essential treatments have already reached Mongolia and Uzbekistan, with additional deliveries planned for Ecuador, Jordan, Nepal, and Zambia as part of the program’s pilot phase. This year, an estimated 5,000 children across at least 30 hospitals in these six countries will receive life-saving medications. “Countries in the pilot phase will receive an uninterrupted supply of quality-assured childhood cancer medicines at…

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JAMB Introduces Extra Exams for Underage UTME Candidates

Wendy R.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a new policy requiring underage but exceptionally brilliant candidates to undergo four additional examinations before securing admission into their preferred institutions. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, revealed this during an inspection tour of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers in Ilorin, Kwara State. He explained that these candidates must sign an indemnity letter before taking the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), and those who fail to meet the required standards will face sanctions. “Initially, we wanted to block under-16 candidates from writing the UTME, but how do you identify exceptionally brilliant ones if…

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NDLEA Declares Four Wanted Over Drug Trafficking Linked to Lagos Kingpin

Wendy R.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared four individuals wanted for their alleged involvement in a drug trafficking syndicate linked to notorious Lagos drug lord, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu, also known as Barryshine. Barryshine, the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd., was arrested on August 26, 2024, following a two-year investigation into his alleged role in multiple foiled attempts to export cocaine to Saudi Arabia and Qatar via Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. In a statement on Monday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi revealed that numerous drug couriers working for Barryshine had already been arrested, prosecuted, and convicted, while…

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Valentine: Thousands of Lagos Youths Walk for Chastity, Advocate Moral Values

Wendy R.

In a bid to promote sexual purity and instill strong moral values among young people, no fewer than 1,500 youths, including teenagers, took to the streets of Lagos for a five-kilometer awareness walk. The event, themed “A New Identity for Feb. 14: From Lovers’ Day to Chastity Day,” aimed to redefine the essence of Valentine’s Day by discouraging immoral behavior. The awareness campaign, now in its 13th edition, was organized by the Centre for Defence of Morality (CDI) and held at the NAN’s International Media Centre, Lagos. Activities included a symbolic commitment to chastity, recitation of a moral code, group…

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Yobe State Launches Major Research to Tackle Kidney Disease

Wendy R.

In response to the alarming prevalence of kidney disease in Yobe State, the government has initiated a large-scale research project through the Biomedical Research Training Center (BioRTC) at Yobe State University. The study, which focuses on Damaturu and Gashua communities, aims to identify the root causes of the disease and develop effective interventions. A multidisciplinary team of researchers—including physicians, renal nurses, laboratory scientists, geologists, and environmental scientists—has been deployed for sample collection across 2,000 households. This initiative is supervised by the Media and Disability Care Initiative (MEDCI), a non-governmental organization, and supported by international experts from the United Kingdom. Speaking…

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Governor Sule Nominates 16 Commissioners for Nasarawa State Cabinet

Wendy R.

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has submitted a list of 16 commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This move follows the governor’s dissolution of his cabinet on January 3, aimed at appointing technocrats with proven expertise to enhance governance and service delivery in the state. Announcing the nominations during Monday’s plenary in Lafia, Speaker Danladi Jatau directed the nominees to submit 30 copies of their Curriculum Vitae by Thursday and appear for screening on Monday next week. The list includes: Akwanga LGA: Yakubu Kwanta Awe LGA: Hon. Tanko Tunga Doma LGA: Hajiya Munirat Abdullahi,…

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