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Seoul, Tokyo, US condemn North Korea’s supply of arms to Russia
South Korea, Japan and the United States “strongly condemn” North Korea supplying arms to Moscow, the allies said in a joint statement Thursday, adding that “several” such deliveries have been made by Pyongyang. Russia and North Korea, historic allies, are both under a raft of global sanctions—Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, and Pyongyang for
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UNIPORT undergraduate found dead in lover’s apartment, suspect arrested
A man, simply identified as Collins, has been arrested following the alleged murder of his female partner, a 300-level undergraduate at the University of Port Harcourt. The tragic incident occurred along NTA Road, Mgbuoba in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The deceased, Justina Otuene Nkang, a Biological Chemistry student, was reported missing four
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S’Court to deliver judgment on Atiku’s appeal
The Supreme Court will deliver judgment first on the appeal by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar. Apart from challenging the verdict of the tribunal, Atiku also sought the leave of the court to submit fresh documents. The presiding justice of the panel, John Okoro, is reading the lead judgment on
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Sanwo-Olu vows to make healthcare affordable, accessible
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to the health sector, saying that his government will continue to ensure that quality healthcare service is accessible and affordable to residents of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Wednesday when he received the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,
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Indiscriminate parking: Lagos impounds over 100 vehicles
The Lagos State Government has impounded over 100 vehicles parked indiscriminately on bridges in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Sola Giwa, disclosed that the exercise was conducted after a seven-day vacation order was issued on Monday, October 16, to motorists to remove the affected vehicles. This was disclosed in a
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PICTORIAL: Seyi Tinubu, Wike arrive at S’Court
President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, and the Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, have both arrived at the Supreme Court, Abuja. Tinubu and Wike were seen as they took their seats at the venue of the apex court to hear the judgment on the February 25 presidential election.
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PHOTOS: Abuja schoolgirls receive HPV vaccine
Schoolgirls aged 9 to 14 years on Thursday received the Human Papillomavirus vaccine at the Junior Secondary School, Asokoro, Abuja. The Federal Government on Tuesday introduced the HPV vaccine into the routine immunisation system to prevent cervical cancer among girls. The vaccination targets over seven million girls, which is the largest number in a single
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Gombe to commence livestock production support project
Gombe State Government has indicated readiness to commence implementation of the Livestock Production and Resilience Support Project. The PUNCH reports that the project is a World Bank-funded project aimed at enhancing livestock production through an effective value chain strategy that provides jobs and creates wealth for those engaging in the business. The Secretary to the
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Tinubu, Obi, Atiku absent as S’court decides
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi are absent from the supreme court in Abuja. The court is expected to deliver judgment today (Thursday) on their appeals against the tribunal’s judgment affirming President Bola Tinubu’s victory at the February 25, 2023, presidential election. Present in
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Naira appreciates against dollar for first time in three weeks
Naira, on Wednesday, appreciated against the US Dollar on the unofficial parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market. In afternoon trading, the exchange rate was N1,300 per dollar, representing a 0.76% increase (N10) compared to the N1,310 rate recorded on Tuesday on the black market. The persistent foreign exchange pressure, exacerbated by the
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