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The Ondo State Police Command says it has successfully rescued one David Angerinya, and 39 other Ghanaian nationals allegedly trafficked into Nigeria under false pretenses. This is contained in a statement signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Akure by DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson. Ayanlade said that the victims were rescued through the operatives of Tactical Intelligence Response Squad (TIRS), Akure, while three suspects were arrested. He said the operation followed a formal petition forwarded through the Interpol Liaison Office, Force Headquarters Abuja, requesting urgent police intervention over a case of transnational human trafficking involving a…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe Researchers have urged Nigerian healthcare institutions to adopt computational risk pooling strategies as a critical step to reduce financial losses and improve patient care. The research, published in the Journal of Research in Engineering and Computer Sciences, revealed that while the adoption of risk pooling has led to moderate gains in revenue and reductions in financial losses, its impact on operational costs and patient satisfaction remains uneven. The study, titled “Enhancing Risk Management in Healthcare Administration: A Computational Approach to Risk Pooling”, noted that risk pooling should be integrated with other innovative healthcare strategies to improve hospitals’ financial…

The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency (JISEPA) has seized unwholesome products worth N14.4 million in the last six months. Its Managing Director, Mr Adamu Sabo, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Dutse. He said the seized items were consumables found to be expired, improperly stored, or contaminated and posed a danger to the environment and public health. According to Sabo, sanitary inspection is in line with the agency’s mandate to promote public health and enforce environmental safety and standards. “It is important to note that all items were condemned after due…

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has made her intentions clear ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. South Africa are the tournament’s defending champions while hosts Morocco reached the final last time out but Ajibade is convinced that Nigeria will not just be showing up – they are showing up to win. Having previously lifted the WAFCON trophy in 2018 and clinched the Golden Boot at the 2022 edition, Ajibade now eyes a new milestone: leading Nigeria to a record-extending tenth continental title as skipper. Nigeria Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade What did the Super…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra Chapter, has said that it is not involved in any coalition arrangement with any individual or political party. The state chairman of the party, Mr Chidi Chidebe, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Saturday. Chidebe said the party remained independent, united, and operating under the directive of its national leadership. He said that the leadership of the party in the state was not involved in the coalition talks, adding that any such moves were personal. According to him, PDP in Anambra already has a position…

Uthman Salami Some indigenes of Ohaji, an oil-rich community in Imo State, on Thursday, took to the streets to protest what they described as years of environmental degradation and the arrest of a youth leader, Obinna Nwagbo. The protest, organised under the umbrella of Ogbako Ohaji, a social cultural organisation and supported by other community associations, came amid growing frustration over the area’s living conditions and perceived exploitation by oil firms. In a joint statement signed on Friday by key community leaders, the group demanded the “immediate and unconditional release” of Nwagbo, who has been on trial in Abuja since…

Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi struggled to get playing time at Nottingham Forest last season, but it could even get worse next season, Soccernet.ng reports. Awoniyi has had a topsy-turvy stay at Nottingham Forest since arriving from Union Berlin two years ago. His time at the club has been marred by injuries, and it eventually cost him his status as a starter last season. The Super Eagles striker had to play second fiddle to New Zealand striker Chris Wood, who contributed 20 goals and three assists in 36 Premier League appearances. Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo right walks around…

A pro-Tinubu political group, South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA), has called for mobilisation across the 13 Ebonyi Local Government areas to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The SERHA’s National Coordinator, Mr Belusochukwu Enwere, said in Abakaliki on Saturday, at the inauguration and empowerment of the youths that the move was necessary for a better Nigeria. “We are here to promote the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration and rally support for his re-election,” Enwere said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the programme tagged, “Empowering the Grassroot” also featured an empowerment for the members. “This plan…

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has vowed that his administration will not relent in promoting cultural and ecotourism due to their potential in showcasing the rich heritage of the state in order to boost its economy. Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the state under his watch will ensure that the untapped potential receives the deserved attention through the provision of a secured and business-friendly environment backed by government support and strategic partnerships. According to the governor, who stated this while receiving members of the Nigeria Association of Tour Operators (NATOP) led by the president, Hajia Bolaji Mustapaha, at the Government House…

Former English Premier League giants Manchester United have been heavily linked with Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Aside from Manchester United, Ndidi is attracting interest from other European clubs like Everton and Juventus. Even Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli are monitoring the situation. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! Ndidi’s links away from Leicester City do not come as a surprise though. He was one of the best players in a team that wobbled and stumbled to relegation in the Premier League last season. Wilfred Ndidi celebrates scoring the opening goal with…