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Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has emphasized the need for partnership and collaboration over politics to ensure the success of the South East Development Commission (SEDC). Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement and reception hosted by Prince Arthur Eze in Enugu, Kalu, represented by Deputy Minority Whip…
In a rare move, the Japanese government began auctioning off its emergency rice reserves on Monday to counter skyrocketing prices of the national staple. Rice prices in Japan have nearly doubled over the past year, driven by poor harvests linked to extreme heat, panic-buying after last summer’s “megaquake” warning, and…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the death of a 31-year-old physician who succumbed to Lassa fever after returning from the United Kingdom. The fatality adds to the growing number of cases in the country, with 535 confirmed infections and 98 deaths recorded across 14…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to engage in high-level discussions to address challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining UAE visas, particularly for tourism. According to a statement by Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State…
The Kwara State Police Command has launched an investigation into the assassination of Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN). According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the chairman was shot dead on March…
The three siblings brutally murdered and found stuffed inside a deep freezer in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State last month were laid to rest on Saturday, March 8, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area. The funeral mass, held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Umueze Uga, was…
Three major aviation unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding the immediate redeployment of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers involved in the alleged assault of the Director of Aviation Security Services (AVSEC) at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The unions—Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), National Union…
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for acute respiratory failure, marking the first notable improvement since his hospitalization nearly three weeks ago, a Vatican source told CNN. According to a statement from the Vatican press office on Saturday, the 87-year-old pontiff has shown a “good response to therapy” and…
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As part of efforts to improve universal health coverage and unlocking its value chains, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare through its Medical Laboratory Services Division, will organise a National Summit on Integrated Diagnostics Services. A statement by the Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations in the Ministry,…
