THE death toll from Nepal’s youth-led protests has climbed to 51 after authorities recovered previously unreported bodies, police said on Friday. Police spokesman DIG Binod Ghimire said the dead include an Indian woman, with casualties reported in Kathmandu Valley and other districts. “The death toll has reached 51 so far, …
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She made the call when the Forum of Female Chief Executive Officers of Government Agencies and Organisations visited her in the State House, Abuja, on Friday. Mrs Tinubu, who described the CEO’s as “trail blazers who fit perfectly into their roles”, added that they all have a duty to play …
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THE Police in Bauchi have apprehended seven suspects for alleged robbery in the metropolis. The Spokesman of the command, Ahmed Wakil confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Bauchi. He said operatives of the command sequel to discreet investigation apprehended the suspects, who terrorised Federal Polytechnic Bauchi; Yelwa, …
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The newly redeployed Customs Area Controller, Ports Terminal Multi services Ltd (PTML) Command, Comptroller Joe Anani, has pledged to sustain zero tolerance for smuggling. He also vowed to promote genuine trade facilitation. Anani made the pledge while assuming leadership of the command from the newly promoted Assistant Comptroller General, Tenny …
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THE Kogi government has restated its commitment to implementing the ban placed on compulsory customised textbooks and notebooks in schools in the state. The state’ Commissioner for Education, Mr Wemi Jones, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) on Friday …
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THE Ministry of Livestock Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to deploy solar-powered grids across grazing reserves nationwide. Newsextra24 reports that the MoU was signed on Friday in Abuja. Minister of Livestock, Idi Maiha, described the agreement as a significant milestone in …
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The equities market reversed its bullish run on Friday, recording a loss of N81 billion after five consecutive sessions of gains. Selloffs in major stocks, including Mutual Benefits Assurance, Lasaco Assurance, Daar Communications, PZ Cussons Nigeria, NGX Group and 16 others, pushed the market into negative territory. The market capitalisation …
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THE International Labour Organisation (ILO), ECOWAS, and the Federal Government of Nigeria have partnered to expand safety nets and strengthen poverty reduction efforts across West Africa. Dr Vanessa Phala, ILO Country Director for Nigeria, disclosed this during the inauguration of the Social Protection Framework and Operational Plan on Thursday in …
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THE Fidelity Bank Plc, has distributed food items in Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Government Areas of Ondo State, reaffirming its commitment to improving lives and supporting communities as a leading financial institution. Mr Folaranmi Jemirin, Regional Bank Head, Southwest 1 of the bank, at the distribution on Thursday, said the …
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THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Thursday said the agency seized 277 cartoons of fake and unregistered Malamal Fort malaria drugs worth over 1.2 billion in Lagos. NAFDAC’s Director of Investigation and Enforcement, Dr Martins Iluyomade, disclosed this to newsmen. He said the drug …
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