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Fatal accident in Imo

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Fatal accident in Imo A commercial bus conveying people from Orlu to Owerri crashed on thtute expressway, a few moments ago.  The crash which occured at the Njaba-Mbaitoli end of the Owerri - Orlu expressway is reportedly fatal.  The vehicle had 18 passengers and the driver when the tragedy happened.  People are advised to check on their relatives who left Orlu for Owerri not too long ago. Please, share this information  Reported by Okeomanews

ON THIS AFTERNOON FROM THE COURTROOM, HAPPENED ON THE 27\SEPT\25

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Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a dismissed soldier with the Nigerian Army, 6 Battalion, Ibagwa in Abak, Corporal Stephen Iweh, to death by hanging for the murder of a 42-year-old man, Christopher Enobong Jimmy. The incident occurred on 23rd May, 2021 along the East-West Road in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.  The late Jimmy, who was the Manager of a Clearing and Forwarding Company in Port Harcourt, had offered Corporal Iweh a lift in his car from Trailer Park in Onne, Rivers State, to Ikot Abasi in Akwa Ibom.  Along the way, at Oboro Junction in Ikot Abasi, the 39 year-old soldier shot him dead before fleeing with the vehicle and valuables. Investigations revealed that Corporal Iweh, a father of three children, had illegally kept the AK-47 rifle which he said he “picked at Dambou, Borno State in 2018 and decided to keep it as personal arms”.  He was later traced to Andy Guest House in Ukanafun, many kilometers from the scene of crim...

New digital ID scheme to be rolled out across UK

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A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services.  Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the Parliament. From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP Published 26 September 2025 Prime Minister announces plans for free digital ID for those living in the UK Will curb the prospect of work for illegal migrants, a significant factor driving small boat crossings Scheme will also make it easier for the public to access the services they are entitled to A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working while making it easier for the vast majority of people to use vital government services. Digital ID will be mandatory for Right to Work checks by the end of the Parliament. The scheme will be available to all UK citizens and legal residents, saving time by ending the need for complicated iden...

Here’s a researched, more accurate account of Kanu’s health‑related legal battles, and suggestions with some news articles with caveats and fact checks:

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 I searched widely, but I did not find any credible report confirming that a court recently ordered the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify Nnamdi Kanu’s health status in eight days. I suspect this might be a misquote, misunderstanding, or confusion of different court orders involving Kanu’s health and access to medical records.           🔍 Background: Kanu’s Health & Legal Battles Over the years, Nnamdi Kanu — leader of the proscribed group IPOB — has repeatedly raised concerns about his health while in DSS custody. He has asked courts to allow independent medical examinations, access to his doctors, and full medical records. Key past developments: In July 2023, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to grant Kanu access to his medical records and doctors of his choice. The court held that DSS’s objections lacked merit, but stipulated that any independent medical examination be supervised by D...
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 Here’s a researched  and  polished draft of the article — with verified facts, context, and a disclaimer — based on the latest reports. You should double‑check any claims before publishing. Court Orders NMA to Verify Kanu’s Health in Eight Days? A Critical Look A claim circulating in some corners of social media and alternative news outlets asserts that a court has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to verify the health status of Nnamdi Kanu within eight days. However, after a review of current media reports, there is no credible evidence of such an order. What the Reports Actually Say In September 2025, Kanu’s legal team filed a motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to transfer him from DSS custody to the Abuja National Hospital for medical attention. ( The Guardian Nigeria ) Justice Musa Liman , who was serving as a vacation judge, initially accepted the motion ex parte and scheduled a hearing, ordering that DSS be served. ( The Gu...

Court orders NMA to verify Kanu’s health status in eight days

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Nigerian Medical Association to, within {8} eight days, constitute a panel of medical experts to assess the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu.  In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho ordered the NMA President to submit the committee’s report within eight days for consideration on whether Kanu should be transferred to the National Hospital for treatment. The judge directed that the committee, among other tasks, should assess the Department of State Services hospital to confirm whether it has the capacity to meet Kanu’s health needs. Justice Omotosho further ruled that the NMA committee would be at liberty to make use of any hospital in the country for its investigations. He specified that the panel should comprise between eight and ten NMA members, including a cardiologist and a neurologist. The Chief Medical Director of the National Hospital must also be part of the committ...

So This thing's Happened (EP 338) reviews: FG scraps 5% tax on airtime and data.

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"FG Scraps 5% Tax on Airtime and Data – Is This a Win for Nigerians?" Yes indeed , the Federal Government of Nigeria (FG) has announced that they officially scrapped the 5% excise duty on telecommunications services, first introduced under Buhari. which included airtime and data. President Bola Tinubu's administration confirmed the removal in August 2025, with officials from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announcing that the levy had been eliminated as part of the new tax laws. Officials say the move is to ease the financial burden on Nigeria’s over 170 million active subscribers.   Key details about the scrapping of the tax: A reversal of a previous levy: The 5% excise duty was initially introduced by the previous administration in the 2020 Finance Act to increase government revenue. Reason for the removal: The government cited a desire to ease the financial burden on mill...