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The House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Wale Ogunbanjo, has told the people of the constituency that only effective representation at the National Assembly could guarantee them the needed dividends of democracy. Ogunbanjo, who earlier represented the constituency between 2003 and 2007, said at the flag-off […]

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FRANKFURT — Two workers at Germany’s Frankfurt Airport have died after contracting malaria in an unusual outbreak believed to have been caused by an infected mosquito transported into the country aboard an aircraft. Fraport, the company that operates Frankfurt Airport, said six employees had contracted what is known as airport malaria, with two subsequently dying. […]

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KAMPALA — King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom, who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at the age of three, has died at 34. The monarch died at about 10 p.m. local time on Thursday, according to the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong […]

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By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor A Nigerian chemical engineer, Godswill Chidiebere Agomuo, has called for increased local formulation and production of specialised oilfield chemicals, saying the move could reduce operating costs, promote technology transfer and strengthen Nigeria’s technical capacity in the oil and gas industry. At an estimated average of about $40 per barrel, Nigeria’s […]

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By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Niger Delta University (NDU) branch, has suspended its indefinite strike following an agreement with the Bayelsa State Government on the implementation of outstanding allowances and wage award arrears. The union had embarked on the strike over the state government’s delay in implementing the Consolidated […]

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By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement has rejected any proposal to merge or absorb the organisation into another political body, insisting that it will remain an independent support group. The movement, a political platform established to mobilise support for the joint ticket of Peter […]

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By Damilola Samuel The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has called on the Oyo State Government to urgently address welfare and manpower challenges affecting resident doctors at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. The association made the appeal as the August 28 deadline for the ultimatum issued by the hospital’s […]

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…Seeks 65-year retirement age for clinical health workers By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja ABUJA — The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government to urgently conclude and implement the outstanding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with health workers, warning that continued delays are fuelling dissatisfaction and encouraging the migration of medical professionals from the […]

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…Empowers 1,300 petty traders with N130m monthly By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 presidential and general elections, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), has urged constituents in his senatorial district to remain united and support President Bola Tinubu, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, himself and other […]

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