Author: Oghenekevwe Uchechukwu
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Why Africa grapples with over 100 diseases – WHO
Africa is facing a growing health crisis exacerbated by factors such as natural disasters like cyclones, droughts, conflicts, floods, and civil unrest, the World Health Organisation has said. The continent which boasts rich biodiversity and ecosystems that foster close interaction between humans, livestock, and wildlife, is currently grappling with 125 disease outbreaks. A Senior Adviser…
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Former President Buhari hails PEPC verdict as victory for democracy
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with the ruling of the Presidential Elections Petition Court (PEPC) confirming the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, in the February 25 election. The senior special adviser, media and publicity to the former president Garba…
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Judgment commences: Nigeria awaits verdict on President Tinubu’s election win (Photos)
Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal is poised to deliver a landmark judgment that could determine the fate of President Bola Tinubu’s presidency. This judgment comes after five political parties and their respective candidates, who were contenders in the February presidential election, submitted petitions challenging the legitimacy of his victory. The petitions have raised concerns about the…
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Analysis: Key metrics that shaped President Tinubu’s First 100 Days
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first 100 days in office, have been marked by bold decisions aimed at addressing the country’s longstanding economic issues, but they have also brought immediate challenges for Nigerians. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abdullahi Gumel, pointing to various activities undertaken during this period,…
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Partial compliance marks two-day strike amidst failed negotiations
A faction of the Labour Union initiated a two-day nationwide strike after unsuccessful talks with the Federal Government. A last-minute reconciliation meeting on Monday between the government and labour was attended by the Trade Union Congress (TUC), while the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) stayed away. The meeting resulted in a two-week timeline for addressing wage…
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Chaos erupts in Mile 2 as taskforce allegedly kills man
As the Nigeria Labour Congress commenced it’s two-day warning strike on Tuesday, there was pandemonium in the Mile 2 area of Lagos state, as unconfirmed reports circulated of a tragic incident. According to these reports, a yet-to-be-identified individual, believed to be a truck driver, was allegedly killed by men from the state taskforce. The distressing…
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Rema, Asake, Burna Boy shine at 16th Headies Awards in Atlanta (Full Winners List)
The 16th edition of the prestigious Headies Award, which honors outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry, took place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia. This marked the second consecutive year the event was held in the United States. Established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria, the Headies Award…
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Nigeria sets ambitious N20 trillion revenue target
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, has announced a sweeping review of its existing tax incentive framework with the aim of boosting revenue collection and fostering economic growth.
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Tinubu recalls Nigerian Ambassadors, exempts two
President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigerian ambassadors, with the exception of two, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Special Assistant on Media and Communication Strategy to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, confirmed this on Saturday. He said in a statement: “Sequel to the inquiries on the letter recalling the Nigerian…
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Gov. Obaseki promises safety in Saturday’s LG polls
The Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, has assured of safe passage and heightened security for citizens during the upcoming Local Government Area (LGA) election scheduled for Saturday, September 2, 2023. This announcement was made during a press briefing held after a state Security Council meeting convened at the Government House in Benin City on Thursday.…