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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says there are 55 confirmed cases of Monkey-pox (Mpox) in Nigeria. The centre made this known via its official website, noting that the 55 cases were confirmed from the 935 suspected cases across 39 local government areas in 21 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).…
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Managing Director, Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), Kelvin Uwaibi, said on Tuesday that Edo State is the first state in Nigeria to set up a Business Information Portal (BIP) to enable ease of doing business in the state. Uwaibi disclosed this during a courtesy visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State…
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The ‘ember’ months—September, October, November, and December—are the last four months of the year, most of which end with ‘-ember’. These months are often shrouded in misconceptions, myths, superstitions, and beliefs that have given them a reputation for being ominous. However, it is important to note that beliefs can shape our perceptions, often leading us…
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Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has charged the 173 state contingent to the 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta to be worthy ambassadors of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the contingent comprised 124 athletes and 49 officials. Soludo, who gave the charge before their departure on Monday in Awka,…
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Commandant Nuhu Bello Muhammadu has assumed duty as the new Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kaduna State Command. The state NSCDC's spokesperson, SC Habbeeb Badamasi, in a statement on Tuesday, said Muhammadu noted that discipline is the bedrock of any prosperous and successful organisation. Badamasi, however, called on personnel to…
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The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has raised concerns over the slow pace of financial disbursements in the $700 million Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) Programme. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, raised the concern during the Midterm Review…
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The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation says crypto scams in the country surged by 45% since last year, and Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. The FBI report, released on September 9, disclosed that Americans lost over $5.6 billion to crypto scams in 2023. It also stated that its Internet…
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The Federal Government has expressed doubts over claims by some Nigerian researchers that they have discovered a cure for HIV/AIDS. The government urged researchers, especially those claiming to have a traditional cure for the ailment, to provide more information and evidence to support their claims. The Director-General of the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA),…
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The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to grant the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) a special foreign exchange rate. TUC President Festus Osifo, in an interview with Channels Television, said the special foreign exchange rate would significantly lower the cost…
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A slick video by Catherine, Princess of Wales, announcing that her chemotherapy has finished marks a dramatic shift in communications for the British royal family, media and commentators said Tuesday. Kate, as she is widely known, posted the three-minute footage on social media on Tuesday, some six months after she dramatically revealed in another video…