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House of Representatives member, Mr. Terseer Ugbor has expressed concern over the rate his Kwande/Ushongo constituency, once rich in forestry and renowned for its Rosewood, commonly known as 'Madrid,' has now been entirely depleted, leading to loss of revenue and economic activity for his constituents. Ugbor has called for massive reforestation and climate smart agriculture…
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President Mahamat Idriss Deby on Friday welcomed the "definitive and complete departure" of French forces from Chad which marks the end of France's last foothold in the wider jihadist-hit Sahel region.
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The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, said that Nigeria's housing deficit is a challenge and an opportunity for transformative change in real estate investment in the country. Dangiwa spoke at the Real Estate Future Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighting the Nigerian government's commitment to addressing the housing shortfall through a blend…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to health education and prevention strategies, with a strong focus on cancer prevention and maternal health in its 2025 budget. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, made this known during a meeting on Thursday in Abuja, with a delegation from the Clinton…
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The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has condemned a statement made by former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, regarding the leadership of the country. Speaking at a conference in Abuja, Amaechi advised youths to fight for power because Nigerian politicians “steal, maim, and kill” to remain in power. In a statement released by…
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Sri Lanka's consumer prices fell by 4.0 percent in January, the highest deflation rate since July 1960, official data showed Friday, as the South Asian nation emerges from its worst economic meltdown.
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced that the first semester examination for the 2024/2025 Academic Session will start on February 17. The management of UNILAG notified its students of the upcoming examination in a statement on Friday. "This is to notify all students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) that the first semester examination…
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Ten members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, on Friday, rose from an emergency meeting and called on the National Assembly to immediately wade into their suspension. Led by Nasiru Abdullahi Maru, the lawmakers at a press conference in Abuja Friday called on security agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other stakeholders to reverse their…
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The Ugandan army said Friday that its troops stationed in eastern DR Congo would adopt a "forward defensive posture" amid escalating fighting in the region.
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The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has criticized former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over what he termed a "verbose, baseless, and self-serving diatribe" against Governor Bala Mohammed. Suleiman described Mohammed as a statesman whose leadership transcends personal interest and political maneuvering. In a statement, Suleiman…