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JUST IN: Tragedy As Four family Members Die After Eating ‘Amala’

Lifestyle Nigeria gathered that Tragedy weekend struck the people of Mopa-Muro Local Government Area of Kogi State after four family members died after allegedly eating a yam flour meal popularly called ‘Amala’.

The latest incident comes barely two months when five persons lost their lives after eating a cassava flour meal prepared at their family house in Usugnwe-Okaito, Okehi Local Government Area of the state

DAILY POST gathered that the deceased victims are the father, two daughters, and a family relation.

The mysterious death of the deceased victims, according to a DAILY POST investigation, happened in quick succession between Friday, September 30, and Sunday, October 2nd, 2022.

The incident has thrown members of the community into confusion as they are all calling for a quick investigation to unravel the mystery behind the death of the four family members.

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FG Announces Fresh Condition For Gas Licence

The Nigerian Federal Government has announced that it will no longer issue licenses to gas companies that lack the capacity to build pipelines for gas distribution.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the government has taken this decision to discourage the transportation of compressed natural gas through the roads and to prevent similar incidents like the recent CNG explosion at Ita Oshin, Abeokuta, which resulted in the loss of one life and several vehicles.

The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, revealed this information during his visit to Abeokuta for an on-the-spot assessment of the incident.

Ekpo, who was sent by President Bola Tinubu, explained that the country must transition from fossil fuel to CNG, but the transportation of virtual gas poses a significant threat to safety.

In light of this, he instructed the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Regulatory Authority, Farouk Ahmed, not to grant licenses to gas companies that cannot build pipelines to the end-users.

The government, according to him, is putting in efforts to build pipelines for seamless transportation of CNG to prevent explosions on the road and save lives and property.

“As the Federal Government, we are trying all that we can to ensure we reduce virtual transportation of gas because of the volatility of it, especially with the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano pipeline.

“I have directed the authority chief executive that for any further issuance of licence, the company should be competent enough to pipe it to their end users so that we are not exposed to this kind of danger any longer.

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Edo first lady, Wike, Ned Nwoko Call For Partnership As Caroline Clinic Launches of 60 Dialysis

Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has emphasised the need for increased investment in the health sector to give Nigerians the best healthcare services.

He made the call on Monday in Abuja during the launch of an expanded Caroline Medical Centre.

Nwoko who is a member, Senate Committee on Primary Healthcare and Disease Control, said that such investments should not be in government hospitals alone, but private institutions also.

He also said that focus should be on training and upgrading medical personnel and to try to bring back those who emigrated for greener pastures.

Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, said “there is need to encourage medical experts who left the country for greener pastures to return and assist.

“Part of what I have decided to do is to sponsor a motion that all federal medical centres must be of high standard, we should be able to have a semblance of facilities in other countries.

“It does not cost too much to buy those equipment and we have very good and well-trained doctors.”

While launching the new facility, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, said the centre stands as a testament to the renewed focus on healthcare by the Federal Government.

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Coastal Highway: Prove Unauthorised Constructions During My Tenure — Peter Obi Replies Umahi

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has addressed what he calls the “distortion of facts” surrounding his actions and statements during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, particularly concerning the ongoing demolitions for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal super highway.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that In a statement on Thursday via his X account, Obi stated, “I aim to address these issues directly, devoid of political rhetoric, to ensure clarity for all. Let me be unequivocal: during my governorship, I made it abundantly clear that all structures obstructing existing roads and lacking approval would be removed.”

Referring to a circulated Update, Obi clarified, “The circulated Update clearly stated this, and I only initiated removal when construction had already commenced. Any insinuation otherwise is a blatant misrepresentation of the truth.”

He challenged critics, saying, “I challenge anyone to verify and show me where the demolished structures on existing roads or ongoing businesses were not encroaching on the road and built without government approval while I served as governor.”

Obi cited the demolition of the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium.

“I decisively demolished the Onitsha North local government headquarters situated on the only existing stadium, relocated, and built a brand new structure for the local government office away from the stadium,” he explained.

He further detailed his actions as aimed at restoring the stadium to its original purpose and honouring Nigerian sports heroes.