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- Local News
- June 20, 2024
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CSOs petition NHRC, demand probe of insecurity in South East
A coalition of civil society organisations has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission, demanding an urgent and thorough investigation into the escalating insecurity and systematic human rights violations in Southeast Nigeria. The groups, in a co-signed petition on Thursday, noted the frequency of organised attacks, killings, extortion, sexual violence, and destruction of properties in the Read More
- Biz & Economy
- June 18, 2024
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Western multinationals fleeing Nigeria are being replaced by Asian and Turkish firms
As US and Europe-based multinationals exit Nigeria, Asian and local companies are stepping in to fill the void. Last week, read more Western multinationals fleeing Nigeria are being replaced by Asian and Turkish firms
- Health
- June 18, 2024
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Senior doctors accept pay deal in England
The pay deal, worth up to 19.4% for some, comes after months of negotiations.Read More
- Health
- June 18, 2024
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I felt like I was getting electric shocks – then found out it was cancer
Nurse Carol McGachie said she felt like she had been plugged into the mains every night.Read More
- Biz & Economy
- June 18, 2024
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High food prices eat away at Nigerians’ income
…Economists see rate peaking at 35% in months High food prices continued to exert pressure on the wallets of Nigerians read more High food prices eat away at Nigerians’ income
- Biz & Economy
- June 17, 2024
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Analysts see $2.25bn World Bank loan easing naira pain
The $2.25 billion World Bank loan given to Nigeria to stabilise the economy and scale up support to the poor read more Analysts see $2.25bn World Bank loan easing naira pain
- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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Lagos alerts residents to outbreak of severe gastroenteritis caused by Cholera
The Lagos State Government has alerted residents that the outbreak of severe gastroenteritis affecting multiple local government areas (LGAs) is caused by the current cholera outbreak. The Ministry of Health spokesperson, Tunbosun Ogunbanwo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, stating that the confirmation comes after laboratory investigations and test results revealed the presence of cholera subtype 0-1. Ogunbanwo, who quoted the commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, said the cholera subtype 0–1 is associated with more…
- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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Tinubu directs Ahmadu to resign as BPP director-general
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Mamman Ahmadu, to resign. Spokesperson to the president Ajuri Ngelale in a statement, said the move is part of a broader effort to reorganise the public procurement system and enhance its efficiency and transparency. Ahmadu is expected to hand over to the most senior officer in the Bureau, pending the appointment of a new Director-General. “President Bola Tinubu has…
- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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FCTA offers free medical services to over 1000 residents of Kuje
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has provided free medical services to over 1000 residents of Kuje Area Council as part of activities to commemorate 2024 Democracy Day. The outreach, tagged Renewed Hope Free Medical Outreach”, was the brainchild of the FCTA’s Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, in celebrating the day with residents of the area. FCTA also distributed 500 cooking gas cylinders to pregnant women to promote healthy cooking,…
- Local News
- June 15, 2024
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Tinubu appoints 560 governing council members for federal institutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 560 individuals as chairmen and members of the governing councils of federal government-owned tertiary institutions across the country. Tinubu approved the reconstituted governing councils and boards of federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education. The appointment was announced by the Permanent Secretary for General Services in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Nnamdi Mbaeri, in a statement released on Friday. Mbaeri stated that…
