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Ekiti Assembly applauds Gov. Oyebanji for prioritizing workers’ welfare
The Ekiti Assembly has applauded Gov. Biodun Oyebanji for his giant strides in the implementation of good policies and the execution of a transformation...
Overloading: FRSC to launch 24-hr special patrol along Kaduna-Abuja expressway
The Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it will embark on a 24-hour special patrol along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway...
Venezuela begins nomination for presidential candidates
Venezuela’s National Electoral Council (NEC) has launched the process of nominating presidential candidates for the July elections.
“I congratulate all of you who have accepted...
FG seeks international support for Africa’s development strategies
Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs, has urged the international community to support Africa with sustainable funding for its development strategies through economic...
2.2bn people lack clean drinking water, says UN
Increasing water scarcity can fuel conflicts around the world, the United Nations has warned.
Globally, 2.2 billion people were without access to safely managed drinking...
IDF: Group commences mangrove restoration initiative in Cross River communities
A Civil Society Organization (CSO), known as “We the People," on Friday began a mangrove restoration initiative in Idundu communities in Akpabuyo Local Government...
Egypt, U.S. FMs call for ceasefire between Hamas, Israel
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken have called for a peace agreement between Hamas and Israel in the...
Eat, rest, drive safe to avoid crashes- VIO urges motorists
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) has urged motorists to always eat, rest, and drive safely to avoid road traffic crashes (RTCs) on...
NERC warns electricity consumers against buying transformers, poles for Discos
Hajia Aisha Mahmud, Commissioner, Customers Affairs, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has cautioned electricity consumers against self-procurement of transformers, cables, and accessories without formal...
Fire guts section of Onitsha market
A fire on Thursday midnight gutted a section of the gbo Osisi Market (plank market) at the Onitsha Head Bridge in Anambra State.
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Pig kidney successfully transplanted into 62-year-old in U.S.
A pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living human, a U.S. hospital announced on Thursday.
Massachusetts General Hospital said the genetically edited pig...
U.S. pushes peace talks to avert ‘point of no return’ in...
The United States hopes for a relaunch of talks toward ending the conflict in Sudan and opening up humanitarian access soon after Ramadan ends...
Uganda’s president appoints son as military chief
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as head of the military, the defense ministry said on Friday.
Kainerugaba, 48, a general...
Taiwan reports year-high number of Chinese jets around shores
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said on Friday it had recorded 36 Chinese warplanes in Taiwan’s airspace within 24 hours.
The figure represents the highest number of...
Anambra committed to improving standard of education—Deputy Gov.
The Anambra State government said on Thursday that it was committed to improving the standard of education in the state.
The deputy governor, Dr Onyeka...
Gowon, Asiodu, others to grace AIA inauguration in Abuja
The Academy of International Affairs (AIA), a private think tank on issues of international relations, foreign policy, and diplomacy, is set to be inaugurated...
WPD: Korea centre boss urges poets to inspire humanity with creativity
Mr. Kim Changki, Director, Korea Cultural Centre in Nigeria (KCCN), has urged poets to use their creative writing to inspire humanity for the betterment...
