Palliatives: Reps approve Tinubu’s N500bn request
From Our Correspondent in Abuja Lawmakers in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, on Thursday, approved President Bola Tinubu’s request for N500
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UK doctors start ‘longest’ strike in NHS history
Britain’s state-funded healthcare service is facing its longest-ever strike as tens of thousands of doctors in England began a five-day walkout over pay
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Qur’an burning: UNHRC approves resolution on religious hatred
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved a resolution on religious hatred and bigotry in the wake of a Quran-burning stunt
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IMF approves $3bn bailout for Pakistan
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a much-awaited $3bn bailout for Pakistan. This is a move to help prevent the South Asian
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Defence policy implementation critical to Nigeria’s security — Kana
From Our Correspondent in Abuja The Ministry of Defence says the implementation of Nigeria’s defence policy is critical to the security and well-being
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Fuel smuggling persists despite subsidy removal – Adeniyi
By Our Correspondent Acting Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Wale Adeniyi, says Nigeria’s fuel is still being smuggled out persistently despite
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Namibia relaxes home loan curbs to stimulate economy
Namibia’s Central Bank, on Wednesday, announced it is further easing home loan curbs to revitalise the country’s long-depressed housing and construction sectors. The
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Marwa orders clampdown on illegal sale, use of nitrous oxide
By Our Correspondent Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has instructed all commands of the Agency
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Akpabio names Senate committees with chairmen, deputies
From Our Correspondent in Abuja A new set of Senate Committees, and their respective heads, have emerged in the Upper chamber of the
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Yahaya assures of FG, states collaboration on N/East security
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says he will foster collaboration between the Northern Governors’ Forum and the Federal Government in solving the