Benin (Nigeria): The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has destroyed more than 18,000kg of cannabis sativa in a major raid on a forest in Edo and arrested …
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Health
Tomori: Nigeria Fails to Lower Lassa Fever Fatality Rate Below 10%
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuAbidjan (Nigeria): A virologist, Prof. Oyewale Tomori, has faulted the handling of Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria, stating that despite decades of response efforts, the country has failed to reduce …
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Abuja (Nigeria): The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised the Sen. David Mark-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). As of Wednesday, the commission …
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Security and Defence
Police Nab Two in Enugu, Recover Locally Made Firearms, Ammunition
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuEnugu, Nigeria: In a series of coordinated operations, the Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a cache of locally fabricated firearms and ammunition. The Command’s Spokesman, …
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Security and Defence
One Dead, Six Injured as Traders Clash with Anambra Environmental Task Force
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuOnitsha (Nigeria): The Police in Anambra have confirmed the death of one person while six others sustained gunshot injuries following an altercation between Onitsha traders and operatives of an Anambra …
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Business & Economy
NEITI Urges CSOs to Lead Bold Governance Reforms in the Extractive Sector
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuAbuja (Nigeria): The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to redefine their roles under the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). It called on them …
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Politics/NASS
Oshiomhole Launches First Batch of 2025 Constituency Projects in Edo-North
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuAuchi, Nigeria: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has officially unveiled six constituency projects slated for execution in 2025 across the Edo-North Senatorial District. The projects include the 2.5-kilometre Fugar–Ukhor Road in Etsako …
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Katsina (Nigeria): The Katsina State Government has confirmed seven persons dead when bandits attacked Magajin-Wando village in Dandume Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The State Commissioner for Internal …
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Religion
Eid-el-Maulud: Muslims Embrace Prayer, Charity amid Rising Costs
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuPort Harcourt, Nigeria. As Muslims across Rivers State mark Eid-el-Maulud, many are shifting focus from lavish feasts to deeper spiritual reflection and acts of charity, in response to soaring food …
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News Across the Nation
Nigeria, China Partner to Tackle Humanitarian Crises and Poverty
by Peter Otutuby Peter OtutuAbuja (Nigeria): The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have expressed interest in collaborating on humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction. Iliya Isyaku, Director, Information and Public …
