Reckless driver kills pedestrian in Lagos
By Our Correspondent The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended a reckless private car driver after killing a pedestrian on Saturday.
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Forum seeks accountability, citizen participation in health policy formulation
From Our Correspondent The Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum has called for holistic reappraisal of Nigeria’s health policy thrusts to allow for
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FG to build 200 houses for IDPs in Benue
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government will construct 200 units of low-cost houses for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State, a government
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7 fighters die in Syria, Gaza death toll reaches 11,000 – Hezbollah
Lebanon-based Hezbollah says seven of its fighters died, on Friday, describing them as being “martyred on the road to Jerusalem”. A Hezbollah official
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Guber poll: Yakubu charges INEC staff on patriotism
By Abdulfatah Babatunde Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has charged electoral staff to always demonstrate highest level
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COWA commissions projects, donates food to widows
From Our Correspondent Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) Onne Area 11 Command in Rivers State, has inaugurated a new secretariat complex housing a
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Arab Group pledges $50 billion for African development
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Arab Coordination Group (ACG) has pledged to increase support for its African partner countries ahead of the crucial COP28
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40,000 operatives to ensure hitch-free election in Kogi
From Our Correspondent Various security agencies have deployed no fewer than 40,000 operatives to ensure hitch-fee polls during the Nov. 11 governorship election
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APC to honour its performing governors, lawmakers
From Our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it plans to honour some performing governors and lawmakers elected on its platform in
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ODSG reiterates commitment to rejuvenate school sports
From Our Correspondent The Ondo State Government, on Thursday, reiterated the need to return to school sports with a view to identify, nurture