By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria is making measurable progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), with improved case detection, expanded testing services and better treatment coverage across the country, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The global health agency noted that Nigeria’s experience demonstrates that strong government leadership combined with sustained technical support and...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has removed the names of former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola from its official records as National Chairman and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), deepening the leadership crisis within the opposition party. The Commission...
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By Festus Fifen In a show of solidarity and compassion for the loss of lives in the recent attack of innocent citizens in plateau state, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Iperu, Ogun State, on Thursday to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport. Instead, the President will head...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday took custody of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, shortly after proceedings at the Federal High Court , where he appeared for a hearing on his bail application in an ongoing corruption trial. El-Rufai had just concluded proceedings relating to his bail...
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Mayor announces an additional £4.66m in funding to support Notting Hill Carnival this year as it celebrates its 60th anniversary The new funding will enable the carnival organisers to deliver required improvements to deal with potential crowding at the event, following an independent review The community-led celebration of Caribbean history and culture is one of...
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As Otunba Gbenga Daniel—fondly known and widely referred to as OGD —celebrates his 70th birthday, I join countless admirers across Ogun State and beyond in raising a warm and sincere tribute to a leader whose record of visible achievements continues to inspire. OGD has endeared himself deeply to me and many others through his sterling...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi Authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have declared Wednesday a nationwide public holiday following the national football team’s historic qualification for the FIFA World Cup their first appearance at the tournament in over five decades. The Congolese national team, popularly known as the Leopards, secured their place at the...
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* As Compensation begins for residents of acquired land for the Airport project. by Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London The Kogi State Government has approved the award of a contract for the dualisation of the road leading to the proposed Kogi Airport. The project, which covers about 9.1 kilometres, was awarded to...
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Ifeoma Onyekachi Operations at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) were brought to a halt on Wednesday after the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) shut down the company’s offices across Abuja and three neighbouring states in protest against the mass dismissal of workers. The labour union locked the AEDC headquarters in Abuja as well as...
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By ifeoma Onyekachi The Federal Government has pledged to bring perpetrators of the Palm Sunday killings in Jos, Plateau State, to justice, while unveiling new security measures aimed at preventing further attacks in the North-Central region. The attack, which occurred in Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area, left 28 people dead and...
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