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Saraki urges more investment in health workers

Dr Toyin Saraki, Founder and President of Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), on Wednesday called for greater investment in health workers to improve health outcomes in the country. Continue reading Saraki urges more investment in health workers

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LASU tasks students on hygiene, seeks partnerships for improved learning

The Lagos State University (LASU), on Wednesday, appealed to corporate organisations and well‎-meaning individuals and groups to collaborate with it in infrastructure development to improve learning. Continue reading LASU tasks students on hygiene, seeks partnerships for improved learning

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Kano: Yusuf vows to implement #EndBadGovernance protest inquiry recommendations

Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has pledged to implement the recommendations of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) on the #EndBadGovernance protest. Continue reading Kano: Yusuf vows to implement #EndBadGovernance protest inquiry recommendations

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Agriculture, no 1 economic driver, poverty eradicator – Mutfwang

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has affirmed that agriculture has the potential to be the major economic driver of the state capable of combatting poverty Continue reading Agriculture, no 1 economic driver, poverty eradicator – Mutfwang

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Court declines Anyanwu’s application stopping his planned removal

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, declined to grant an application filed by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu seeking to stop his planned removal as National Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Continue reading Court declines Anyanwu’s application stopping his planned removal

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Employee docked over alleged theft of 8 fans worth N1.2m

One Bolaji Adesina, 38, on employee of a major chain store, Foodco Nigeria Ltd, on Wednesday, appeared before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, charged with stealing eight fans, worth N1,210,400. Continue reading Employee docked over alleged theft of 8 fans worth N1.2m

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Ex-I-G Idris, tasks new Lagos CP, Jimoh on professionalism

Alhaji Ibrahim Kpotun-Idris, a former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), has advised the newly-appointed Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Moshood Jimoh, to exercise high degree of professionalism in discharging his duties. Continue reading Ex-I-G Idris, tasks new Lagos CP, Jimoh on professionalism

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U.S. rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted in criminal case

U.S. rapper ASAP Rocky has been acquitted in a criminal assault case. Continue reading U.S. rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted in criminal case

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Trump to exclude Musk from space-related gov’t decisions

The United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday said billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk will be excluded from space-related decision-making. Continue reading Trump to exclude Musk from space-related gov’t decisions

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Edwin Clark’s death profound loss to Nigeria – Shettima

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the passing of Chief Edwin Clark as a profound loss to Nigeria. Continue reading Edwin Clark’s death profound loss to Nigeria – Shettima

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Yuan weakens to 7.1705 against dollar

The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the Yuan, weakened eight pips to 7.1705 against the dollar on Wednesday. Continue reading Yuan weakens to 7.1705 against dollar

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Police probe alleged kidnap attempt in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State, says it is investigating the alleged foiled kidnap attempt in Victory Estate in Ago Palace area. Continue reading Police probe alleged kidnap attempt in Lagos

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S/Africa postpones budget presentation over lack of agreement

South Africa’s national budget meant to be presented on Wednesday has been postponed until further notice due to lack of agreement. Continue reading S/Africa postpones budget presentation over lack of agreement

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Wanted musician 'Portable' surrenders self to police in Ogun

The Police Command in Ogun has announced the arrival of music artiste, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as “Portable” at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta. Continue reading Wanted musician ‘Portable’ surrenders self to police in Ogun

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Lagos Assembly crisis: Give peace a chance, IPAC tells Obasa

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has called on the impeached Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to give peace a chance. Continue reading Lagos Assembly crisis: Give peace a chance, IPAC tells Obasa

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Lawyer petitions Ogun Police Commissioner over land dispute

Reports reaching NEWSVERGE indicate that a lawyer and human rights activist, Barrister Gabriel Olalekan Soyombo Esq, has petitioned the Ogun State Commissioner of Police over a land dispute at Yemo Village near Orile Ijako, Yewa North Local Government area. Continue reading Lawyer petitions Ogun Police Commissioner over land dispute

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Power outage: UCH resident doctors embark on indefinite strike

Members of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) at University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan have embarked on an indefinite strike, an official said on Monday. Continue reading Power outage: UCH resident doctors embark on indefinite strike