Wyndhad Hotel
29 Aug
Nigeria’s Falconets have taken up residence at their Wyndhad Hotel, Bogota, where the team will stay for their first two matches of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024. This was disclosed in a statement by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department After scoring 27 goals in a total of eight premium games…
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Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has listed the Ministry's accomplishments for the first three quarters of 2024, which are reflected in the Establishment of the National Criminal Data Fusion Center (NCDFC) for the Nigeria Police Force, strengthening of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS), and Automation of Police Specialized Services to enhance…
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France on Monday observed a day of mourning for the victims in the cyclone-hit Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte as the clock ticked for President Emmanuel Macron to appoint the fourth government in a year marked by political crisis. The widely-expected announcement of the government of new prime minister Francois Bayrou was postponed on Sunday,…
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The All Progressives Congress, APC has passed a vote of confidence on the Secretary to Government of the Federation, SGF Sen. George Akume, over his performance in office. The party also thanked Akume for his leadership qualities, which it noted have formed a bond for the north central states of the party, assuring that its…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dropped the retail price of premium motor spirit (petrol) to ₦965 per litre across its outlets in the Federal Capital Territory. This marks the second price reduction in less than two weeks, following an earlier decrease from ₦1,060 earlier this month. Customers at NNPCL's mega stations along…
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) alerted of an alarming increase in Lassa fever cases and deaths in the last four weeks, signaling the outbreak's severity. Meanwhile, the centre recorded 9,492 suspected cases of Lassa Fever,1,154 confirmed with 190 deaths across the country in 2024. Six states including Ondo (29.7%), Edo (22.7%), Bauchi (17.9%),…
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No fewer than 2000 residents of Jiwa community in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Kaida Tsoho in Gwagwalada area council in the Federal Capital Territory, have benefited from free medical services. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report the free medical outreach was provided by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in partnership with…
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The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has urged the Federal Government and National Assembly to prioritise transparency and accountability in allocating projects in the 2025 budget. The organisation specifically cautioned against budget padding and the inclusion of questionable allocations, such as funds designated for scrapped ministries like the Ministry of Niger Delta and the…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has pledged to restore public trust in the corps, acknowledging that motorists no longer stop for FRSC personnel due to perceived lack of integrity. Mohammed made the pledged when he visited the FRSC sector command on Monday in Akure, Ondo state. He emphasised the…
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The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) is set to shine a light on the future of Nigeria's healthcare sector as it commemorates its 10th anniversary with a series of impactful events, including a blood donation drive. This was disclosed during the anniversary press conference in Lagos, where the health umbrella body for private-sector stakeholders unveiled…
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Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the rehabilitation of facilities at the Calabar Golf Course. The gesture includes the renovation of the Clubhouse, the golf course, the perimeter fence, and other supporting facilities. The captain of the Golf Club, Maj Gen Ahmed M Sabo (rtd) who disclosed this to sports journalists in…