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Appeal Court holds valedictory for late Justice Orji-Abadua

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja Thursday held a valedictory session in honour of one of its own, the late Hon. Justice Theresa Ngolika Orji-Abadua. Before her demise, the late …

Nigeria 3rd highest in malaria cases globally – WHO

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has estimated 249 million malaria cases in 85 malaria endemic countries and Nigeria contributes 1.3 million cases of malaria, which makes the country 3rd …

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Fuel scarcity: Speed up work at Port Harcourt refineries, TUC tells FG

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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) Thursday blamed the inability of the federal government to speed up work at the Port Harcourt refineries for the current fuel scarcity witnessed in …

SCI, partners support 8,300 community health workers with bikes, medical kits to combats malaria in Cote d’Ivoire

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A team of about 8,300 community health workers supported by Save the Children and group of local partners have been equipped with bikes and medical kits to reduce malaria mortality …

Ogbomosho shooting: We’ve detained Police Inspector, others – Police

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Oyo state Police command Thursday said it has arrested a Police Inspector and other policemen involved in the alleged shooting, leading to the death of a student at a popular …

Coalition urges cancelation of Ondo primary election

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Coalition of Civil Society Observer Groups has called for the cancellation of APC governorship primary election of April 20, 2024 in Ondo state. The group also called for a …

FERMA: South South/South East development group hails Tinubu on road maintenance

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The South South/South East Development Group (SSSEG) have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ongoing maintenance work on many Nigerian roads through the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The …

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Bauchi: Police kill 8 bandits, rescue 3 abductees

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The Bauchi state Police command has confirmed the rescue of 3 abducted victims and the arrest of 8 bandits in an operation on 22nd April, around the Bauchi, Plateau border. …

Niger: Residents flee as soldiers withdraw from community after terror attack

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Men of the Nigerian Army deployed to fight menacing terrorists in Allawa axis of terror-ravaged Shiroro local government area, Niger state, North-central Ngeria, Thursday withdrew from the area after losing …

Oyo LG poll: Be patriotic, NOA director urges politicians

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The Oyo state director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr. Olukemi Afolayan, Thursday, tasked the electorate in the state to shun violence and be law-abiding during Saturday’s local government …

Take measures against excessive heat, Kano government tells citizens

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As the severity of heat temperature keeps increasing, the people of Kano state have been advised to adopt precautionary measures in order to protect themselves against the negative consequences. The …

RIWAMA seeks community leader’s cooperation to keep Rivers clean

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To keep Rivers state and its environs clean, the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA) has called for synergy among youth and community leaders to achieve its official mandate. The …

Nasarawa: Sule to inaugurate technical committee on oil & gas industry

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Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state will, Friday, inaugurate a technical and advisory committee that will assist the state towards the actualisation of its oil and gas industry. The governor …

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HYPREP embarks on 560 hectares mangrove restoration project in Ogoni land

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The Hydrocarbons Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), has embarked on 560 hectares mangrove restoration project in Ogoni land. The Project Coordinator, Hydrocarbons Pollution Remediation Project, Prof Nenibarini Zabbey disclose this…

Nigeria Customs reaffirms commitment to gender equality in decision-making

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its dedication to promoting gender equality in decision-making processes as part of its efforts to combat gender discrimination and gender-based violence. At a …

‘China has solid foundation for stable, improving economy in 2024’

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There is a solid foundation for a stable and improving Chinese economy throughout the year of 2024, an official with the country’s top economic planner said. “With the further implementation …

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FG to audit Air Peace, Max Air, others

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The federal government has said the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will carry out a comprehensive audit of all local airlines in the country. The minister of aviation and aerospace …

Lagos: Sanwo-Olu speaks on ‘increase in minimum wage’

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The Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has clarified the circulating rumors of increasing minimum wage from #35,000 to #70,000 This was stated in a press statement released by the commission …

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FG, states, private sector sign accord for economic, financial inclusion

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The federal government has signed the Aso Accord for Economic and Financial Inclusion with state governments and private sector stakeholders in a move to deliver affordable financial services to all …

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Edo governorship: PDP unveils 200-man campaign council

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The Edo state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched the campaign council for the September 21, 2024 governorship election. In a statement, the PDP state organising secretary, …

Ebonyi sets date for LG elections

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Ebonyi state Independent Electoral Commission (EBSIEC), Thursday, scheduled July, 20, 2024 for the election of new Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen. Chairman of the Commission, Jossy Eze, disclosed this during …

Towards a full blown middle-east war

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Tehran has launched the much anticipated overnight reprisal attack against Israel, in response to the deadly April 1 drone strike on her consulate in Syria which resulted in the death …

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2024: Akeredolu’s former deputy picks PDP governorship ticket

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A former deputy governor in Ondo state, Hon Ajayi Agboola has won the ongoing People’s Democratic Party governorship primary election in the state. He polled 264 votes of the 621 …

Court orders arrest of former DG of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies

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A Federal High sitting in Apo, Abuja has ordered the arrest of former Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, Professor Ladi Aisha Hamalai, for her …

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Bandits attack 2 LGs in Zamfara, kill 3, kidnap three others

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Group of bandits Wednesday attacked Maru and Zurmi local government areas of Zamfara state. A resident of Maru town identified as Malam Musa Ibrahim Maru told our correspondent via telephone …

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Alleged residents mug at traffic: FCT Police debunks viral video

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The FCT Police Command has debunked claims in a viral video that some residents in the territory were mugged while waiting at a traffic light. A press statement by …

African, ECOWAS courts exchange visits, share expertise

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The African Court with its seat in Arusha Tanzania is currently on a week-long working visit to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court at its seat in …

Bodo-Bonny road: FG orders Julius Berger to return to site within 14 days

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The Federal government has ordered the contractor handling the Bodo- Bonny road construction to return to the site within 14 days or risk appropriate sanctions. A statement issued in Abuja …

Breaking: Former Senate spokesman dies in Abuja

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Senator Ayogu Eze, a former lawmaker who represented Enugu North Senatorial District between 2007 to 2015, is dead. The former senator who was a founding member of the People’s Democratic …

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Ex-VP of ECOWAS Court reacts to EFCC chairman’s press briefing on Yahaya Bello

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The former Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Professor Nwoke Friday Chijioke, has spoken out against the press conference conducted by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial …