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Tackling proliferation of fake antimalarial drugs in Nigeria
In the rural community of Yamu, located in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, the fight against malaria rages with heightened urgency as families confront the peril of counterfeit antimalarial drugs. For the Shekwonukpemishi family, the struggle extends beyond the disease itself, entangling them in the pervasive threat of counterfeit medication infiltrating their community. Mrs. Ladi Shekwonukpemishi, a 33-year-old school…
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Experts call for comprehensive approach to address challenges of democracy
Some international relations experts have said a comprehensive approach is important in addressing the challenges of democracy in Africa. The experts made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), emphasised that democracy is a process, `the totality of…
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Over 50,000 displaced by armed clashes in northern Ethiopia
The number of people displaced by armed clashes from rural areas in the north of Ethiopia has increased to more than 50,000 since April 13, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) said. In a situation report issued on Monday, UNOCHA disclosed that most of the displaced people were mostly women, children, and the elderly. They were…
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Lab scientist docked for allegedly exposing ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures
A medical laboratory scientist, Oluroju Shola, has been docked at an Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, for allegedly exposing his ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures. The police charged Shola of Kwamba Suleja, Niger State, with criminal breach of trust, intimidation, and defamation of character. The prosecution counsel, Abdullahi Tanko, told the court that the complainant, Barnabas Janet, of old Kutunku Gwagwalada,…
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Adamawa: N10,000 monthly allowance for corps members excites NYSC management
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Adamawa has commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for introducing a N10,000 monthly allowance to corps members serving in the state. Malam Mohammed Lawal, the State NYSC Coordinator, gave the commendation during the opening ceremony of the 2024 batch A, stream 2, orientation course in Girei on Tuesday. He said the scheme…
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NCDC activates Lassa Fever emergency operations centre
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated a multi-partner, multi-sectoral incident management system to coordinate response efforts at all levels through the Emergency Operations Centre. The centre made this known on its official website. The NCDC said the move became necessary because it recorded 5,669 suspected cases of Lassa fever, resulting in 152 deaths, equating to…
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Malian group asks Supreme Court to annul junta’s ban on political activities
The Malian Supreme Court should annul the ruling junta’s order to suspend political activities, a group of Malian political parties and civil society organisations said in an appeal on Monday. The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020. Tensions have risen in recent weeks over the authorities’ failure to organise promised elections and their…
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LASG introduces programme to strengthen building regulations, enforcement
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has rolled out the Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) to improve monitoring and enforcement of building regulations in the state. The Director, Public Affairs, LASBCA, Mr. Olaoye Olusegun, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He quoted Dr. Olajide Babatunde, Special Adviser to the Governor on e-GIS and Urban Development,…
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African leaders call for rethink on tackling violent extremism
African leaders at a security summit in Nigeria called for a revamp of institutions fighting violent extremism on the continent, the setting up of a standby military force, and greater control over peacekeeping efforts. Groups linked to the Islamic State and al Qaeda have been carrying out routine attacks in Africa, including the Sahel, Somalia, and Mozambique, targeting civilians and…
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Fungal Pathogen: Ginger farmers decry lack of govt intervention in Kaduna
Ginger farmers in the south of Kaduna State have lamented the lack of intervention from the state government following a strange fungi disease that ravaged their farms in 2023. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Southern Kaduna is one of the largest producers of ginger in the world. The farmers, who said they had incurred losses running into…
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KWSG receives 330,400 doses of anthrax vaccine to tackle zoonotic diseases
The Kwara Government has received a total of 330,400 doses of anthrax vaccine from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) to tackle zoonotic diseases. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the vaccines came through the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, who received the consignment…
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FG, Borno govt partner on irrigation projects
The Federal Government says it will partner with the with the Borno State Government to revive an irrigation scheme to boost agricultural production and enhance food security. A statement on Tuesday in Abuja quoted the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, as saying this during a meeting with Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno. He said the partnership focused…
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Intra-Africa travels: Zimbawean tourism group, European coy launch online booking engine
Rainbow Tourism Group, a hospitality company in Zimbabwe, and Grand Metropolitan Hotels, a European hotel company, have launched an online booking engine to facilitate seamless bookings for travellers across Africa and beyond. Mr. Tendai Madziwanyika, Chief Executive, Rainbow Tourism Group, said this in a statement on Tuesday. Madziwanyika said that the partnership had brought together the expertise and resources of…
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KNSG supports security agencies, deploys technologies in ensuring peace – Information Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye, says the state government has been supporting the security agencies to diligently discharge their constitutional duties. Similarly, the state government has been deploying a myriad of trending technologies towards ensuring continuous peace and security of lives and properties in the state. Dantiye disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency…
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Court dismisses suit seeking Diri’s disqualification, awards N500, 000 fine
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking the disqualification of Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his deputy, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgment, held that the suit lacked merit as the plaintiff had failed to prove the allegations of certificates forgery levelled against Ewhrudjakpo beyond reasonable doubt. Justice Nwite also awarded a cost…
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Crossroads festival ‘II showcase Nigeria’s culture to the world – Convener
Mr Chuks Anyaduba, the Convener of the Crossroads of Culture Festival, says the festival will attract foreign investments and showcase Nigeria’s culture to the world. Anyaduba said this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said the festival, slated for August in Brampton City, Canada, would feature Nigerian cuisines, Afro-fashion marketplace and…
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FAAN, ICAN to collaborate on capacity building
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) are to collaborate on capacity building. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, said this while receiving the ICAN 59th President, Dr Innocent Okwuosa and his team in her office on Monday in Lagos Kuku said that accountants formed an important segment of…
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