The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has advised Nigerians residing in the United Kingdom to stop sending money to people who seek financial help at home. Obi also advised them to urge their relatives to vote for productive leaders. He made the remarks at a town …
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Mary-Brenda Akoda, winner of 2026 The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI) today presented her award-winning innovation, GenScanAI, an artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging solution, at Vibranium Valley, Ikeja, Lagos, highlighting its potential to reduce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan times by up to 90%, improve image quality and enhance …
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Kenya has launched the Pioneer Affordable Housing Project in Eldoret City, featuring 2,148 homes alongside commercial facilities and fibre-optic infrastructure as the government seeks to integrate digital connectivity into affordable housing developments. President William Samoei Ruto officially handed over and launched the project, according to Eng. John Kipchumba Tanui, Principal …
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Kenya has confirmed four new Ebola cases, bringing the total to seven, including one death, as health authorities intensify efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, said this through the agency’s official X handle. Kaseya said three of the newly confirmed cases …
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Airtel Uganda, through the Airtel Africa Foundation, is expanding its Adopt A School Programme to four additional schools, targeting 3,349 learners and 83 teachers with improved access to digital learning resources and school infrastructure. The schools joining the initiative are Arua Public Primary School, Kibeedi Primary School, Buremba Senior Secondary School and Kasaana …
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has suspended its two-week ultimatum to the Federal Government following the release of eight months’ CONTTA arrears owed its members. This is contained in a notification letter addressed to members and signed by SSANU National President, Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, on Sunday in …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized large consignments of illicit drugs during raids in six locations: Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Kano and Kaduna states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi stated this in a statement on Sunday in …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Saudi Arabia-bound consignment of skunk at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano State. The agency announced this in a statement by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs which were …
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The Federal Government has directed intensified efforts to promote Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as a cheaper transport fuel and accelerate the rollout of one million CNG-powered vehicles nationwide. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, gave the directive in Abuja while receiving progress reports from the Presidential …
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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), held a closed-door meeting with Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers and other critical stakeholders in the state ahead of 2027 general elections. The meeting was held on Sunday at the governor’s private residence in Port Harcourt. Wike, accompanied by key …
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