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Buhari condoles with Gov. Bagudu over passing of younger brother

On: March 3, 2021

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi over the loss of his brother, Shehu Bagudu. In a condolence message issued by his Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Wednesday, Buhari prayed that theContinue Reading

COVID-19: Lagos disburses N1bn to tourism, other practitioners

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism, Economy/Business

By Florence Onuegbu The Lagos State Government says it has disbursed N1 billion to practitioners in the tourism, hospitality and entertainment sector to assist them over the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made this known on Wednesday, during the inauguration of Glover Memorial Hall atContinue Reading

Plateau marks International Wildlife Day with marathon

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 3, 2021

In: Culture & Tourism

By Zainab Oyekan Plateau held a marathon in Jos on Wednesday to commemorate this year’s International Wildlife Day. Eighty-four athletes participated at the marathon which the Commissioner for Tourism, Culture and Hospitality, Tamwakat Weli, described as great and historic. The theme of the Day for 2021 is: “Forest and Livelihoods:Continue Reading

NSE: Indices drop further by 0.44%

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 3, 2021

In: Economy/Business

Sell pressure continues on the nation’s bourse with indices dropping further by 0.44 per cent due to profit taking in MTN Nigeria.Continue Reading

National Dermatology Hospital Bill passes 2nd reading

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 3, 2021

In: Politics

The National Dermatology Hospital Bill, on Wednesday scaled 2nd reading at the Senate.The bill sponsored by Sen. Aishatu Dahiru (APC-Adamawa).Continue Reading

AfCFTA can transform Africa’s food system, says FAO

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 3, 2021

In: Economy/Business

FAO says the African Continental Free Trade Area is a unique opportunity for the transformation of the continent’s food system.Continue Reading

NSCDC restates commitment to protect schools, farmers

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 3, 2021

In: Defence/Security

NSCDC has reiterated its commitment to the protection of schools and farming communities against banditry in Kano State.Continue Reading

Barrow pusher docked for allegedly stealing N48, 000

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 3, 2021

In: Judiciary

Police arraign wheelbarrow pusher, Nasiru Sani, in a Karu Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly stealing a trader’s N48,000.Continue Reading

Shippers’ council mourns justice Kafarati

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: March 3, 2021

In: General News

The Board, Management and Staff of NSC have expressed sadness over the sudden death of the former Chief Judge Hon. Justice Abdul Kafarati.Continue Reading

World Hearing Day: National hospital embarks on free screening

By: Ifeanyi Nwoko

On: March 3, 2021

In: Health

The National Hospital Abuja, on Wednesday embarked on a free ear screening exercise to reduce the rate of hearing loss and other ear problems.Continue Reading

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