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By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS—A coalition comprising Concerned Nigerians in Diaspora United Kingdom, Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria and the Assembly of Lagos Youths has dismissed allegations against the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, describing them as unsubstantiated and a distraction. In a joint statement by US-based public affairs commentator, Kofo Williams; […]

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….As study reveals alarming death tollBy Joseph Erunke Abuja—The Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has challenged Nigerian scientists to accelerate efforts toward developing the country’s first indigenous Lassa fever vaccine, following fresh findings that the deadly disease kills between 5,000 and 10,000 Nigerians every year. Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, who threw the challenge […]

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After 45 days of a crippling strike that has shut down academic activities at the University of Cross River State, UNICROSS, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, says it is set to meet with the state government as both sides move to resolve the impasse.

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The UN Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) “strongly condemned” the dawn raid in the town of Am Dafock targeting one of its bases in the impoverished, volatile nation.

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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has approved a restructuring of the state’s security architecture with the appointment of retired Brigadier General Nash Yakubu as Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state-owned security outfit.

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Idahosa expressed optimism while addressing APC party faithful and leaders at the official declaration of the local government elections in Ovia South West Local Government Area of the state.

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According to the agency, the enforcement is part of the state government’s commitment to environmental law and public health protection.

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Housing sector stakeholders are expected to attend, including state commissioners for lands, directors of GIS, surveyors-general, directors of lands, policymakers, investors, development partners and other industry players.

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