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23 Aug
National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced that the World Health Organisation (WHO) prequalification unit has prequalified ulphadoxine/ Pyrimethamine tablet, a product of Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (SWIPHA)
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed a multiple-vehicle crash at Powerline, Cele Bus Stop, just before the Ita-Oluwo Junction in Ikorodu. LASTMA, in a short tweet, also revealed that some people are reportedly trapped inside a shop that was obstructed by the colliding trucks. LASTMA noted that efforts aimed at rescue and…
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Leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom (UK), Kemi Badenoch, has said she does not "believe in God anymore." Speaking when she appeared on a podcast hosted by Free Press editor, Bari Weiss, Badenoch clarified that she is not an “atheist”, adding that she identifies as “agnostic" and also a“cultural Christian.” She said,“I…
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All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. His three goals and two assists were pivotal to Nigeria reaching their eighth Africa Cup of Nations Final in Cote d’Ivoire in…
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A leading Togo opposition party has said it will refuse to take part in the country's first elections for the senate, with the vote a key step towards implementing a contested new constitution. Slated for February 2, the upper house polls are part of an overhaul abolishing the election of the head of state by…
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The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lanre Shittu Motors (LSM), Taiwo Shittu, has urged the federal government to speed up the process of enacting the automotive development law. He said this was necessary to provide the legal backing for investments in the industry capable of transforming the nation’s economy. Shittu made the appeal…
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A 61-year-old retired naval officer, Chief Austin Modebe, has reportedly been brutalised with machetes by alleged Ukwu Oba youths who invaded the Isheagwu community, near Ogwashi Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State. Three other persons were also reportedly macheted in the community when about 20 unidentified Ukwu Oba youths allegedly…
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The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has rejected the deal between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Sahara Energy, and West African Gas Limited (WAGL) over OML 11, and called for Presidential Fiat to resolve the ongoing issue. The association also explained that the said deal has raised ethical questions…
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Demola Olarewaju, the Special Assistant on Digital Media Strategy to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that the problem with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is that "the party is no longer a viable electoral fighting platform at the national level, few states as exceptions." Olarewaju also described #WhiskeyWike and his gang as one…
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The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a United States-based organization, DAIMLAS Corp, towards strengthening Nigeria’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) sector, with the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, said the collaboration with DAIMLAS Corp…
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The 2024 CAF Awards will take place at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, December 18, 2024, celebrating Africa's top football talents of the past year. Kate Scott and Jalal Bouzrara will host the prestigious event. Kate Scott, known for her work with CNN, SkySports, and CBS Sports, brings her dynamic sports…