Ahmed Yakasai
28 Nov
As the challenges of drug availability and affordability continue to undermine the healthcare system, experts have advocated a shift from imports to enhance access to medicines, drug security, and economic growth.
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Sudan has accused the United Arab Emirates of complicity in genocide in a filing at the International Court of Justice, putting the spotlight on the oil-rich monarchy's alleged involvement in a devastating civil war. The UAE has long been accused by Sudan and others of supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which have been fighting…
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The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho has reassigned the case of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to another judge. This came six months after the previous judge recused herself from the case of treasonable felony charge instituted against Kanu. Kanu’s counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the…
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Amidst growing concerns over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa West has taken a proactive step in seeking a resolution. Following the contentious decision that saw Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan suspended for six months, Senator Dickson has positioned himself as a mediator, advocating for a reconsideration of the…
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The automotive sector with its tremendous value chains provide Nigeria a fast way towards industrialisation, Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Senator John Enoh has said. Speaking at the unveiling of EV T6 buses by NEV Motors, Enoh said for the country to achieve economic growth and prosperity,…
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The Taraba State Police Command said they have apprehended a suspect in possession of an AK-47 rifle and 25 rounds of live ammunition. In a statement issued by the Command, officers from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), led by ASP Yakubu Adamu Bubble, acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspect, identified as Yusufa…
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As part of efforts towards achieving clean energy and industrial diversification, the federal government has set a target to ensure that at least 30 per cent of locally produced vehicles in Nigeria are electric. Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, John Uwan-Enoh, disclosed this yesterday at the unveiling of Africa’s largest locally assembled…
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A charity organisation, 'Wunti Al-khair Foundation,' has earmarked over 5,000 25kg bags of rice to be distributed to less privileged individuals in the Muslim community in Bauchi State. The Programme Manager of the organisation, Mustapha Ango, said that the beneficiaries cut across the 20 local government areas of the state. He added that selection was…
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from detention on Saturday after a court voided his arrest on procedural grounds—but he remains under investigation over his declaration of martial law. The suspended president, who was detained in a dawn raid in January on insurrection charges over his December 3 attempt to subvert civilian…
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Hajia Nike AbdulRahman, National Convener of Women Advocacy for Good Governance and a Cultural and Heritage Value Advocate, has condemned the suspension of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Senate. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended from the Senate following her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Sen.…
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A Syria war monitor reported on Saturday that more than 300 Alawite civilians have been killed in recent days by the security forces and their allies, as authorities clash with militants loyal to the former government of Bashar al-Assad. Restoring security has been one of the most complex tasks for Syria's new authorities, installed after…