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Again, EFCC recovers N900m for NHIS

On: February 18, 2023

By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered an additional sum of nine hundred million Naira for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The spokesman for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. He alleged that the sum was partContinue Reading

Consensus candidate: Northern Elders Forum denies adopting Atiku

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Deji Abdulwahab Alhaji Seidu Baba, a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), says the forum has not adopted former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, as consensus candidate. Baba made the clarification on Saturday at a news conference in Abuja. According to him, though,Continue Reading

EPL: Manchester City held at Forest as Arsenal reclaim top spot

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne Manchester City fell two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Arsenal left it very late to beat Aston Villa 4-2 earlier on Saturday and climbed back to the top of the standings, putting pressure onContinue Reading

I’ll make Badagry big tourist centre – AA guber candidate

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Raji Rasak Mr Abdul-Rasak Balogun, Governorship Candidate of Action Alliance in Lagos State, has promised to make Badagry a tourist centre if he becomes the next governor of the state. Balogun made the promise on Wednesday when he moved his campaign train to the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC)Continue Reading

NGO sensitises teachers, security guards to safety, child rights in Lagos

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Health

By Adepote Arowojobe Talentplus Resources International (TRI), an NGO, on Saturday in Ikorodu sensitised teachers and security guards to child rights and safety in primary schools in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NGO is supported by Development Research and Project Centre (DRPC),Continue Reading

Elections: CNS warns Navy personnel against indiscipline, human right abuses

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 18, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Zubeiru Gambo, has warned officers and ratings against any act of indiscipline and human rights abuses during the forthcoming general election. Gambo, who was represented by the Chief Of Policy and Plans, Rear Adm. Sai’du Garba, gave theContinue Reading

China ready to build community with African leaders

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Temitope Ponle Chinese President Xi Jinping said he stands ready to work with leaders of African countries to build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future. In a statement issued by the People’s Republic of China in Abuja, Xi said this in his message to the 36thContinue Reading

Ex-Ghanaian President leads WAEF election mediation team to Nigeria

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former Ghanaian President John Mahama will lead West African Elders Forum (WAEF) Election Mediation Team to Nigeria for the 2023 general election. The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) in a statement by its Communications Officer, Wealth Ominabo, in Abuja on Saturday said that Mahama and his teamContinue Reading

Mineral promotion: Agency conducts mega mineral clinic in FCT

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has concluded its mega mineral clinic to ensure that goals scored in area of geosciences data generation are digested by investors. The Director-General of the agency, Dr Abdulrazaq Garba, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at an occasion of itsContinue Reading

Disquiet in Imo Zoo over alleged relocation of animals to Jos

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 18, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Victor Nwachukwu An atmosphere of pandemonium overtook the Imo zoo in Owerri over an alleged relocation of the zoo’s animals to Jos, the capital of plateau. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Correspondent who visited the zoo at about 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, reports that staff members ofContinue Reading

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