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target=_blank>Renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant — UN
The United Nations on Thursday stated that each day of renewed violence in Gaza makes the return of the remaining hostages held there a more distant objective. UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Khaled Khiari, made this statement during a UN Security Council briefing. Khiari added that the resumption of hostilities threatens all civilians,
Renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant — UN
target=_blank>No court vacated order restraining Senate from trying Natasha — Group
A group under the aegis of Action Collective has stated that there is no court order preventing the Senate from disciplining the senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Against this background, the group urged Nigerians to disregard speculation of a non-existent order vacating the earlier injunction against the Senate in the ongoing case involving Senator
No court vacated order restraining Senate from trying Natasha — Group
target=_blank>2026 World Cup qualifier: We’re not scared of Super Eagles — Rwanda captain
Rwanda captain Djihad Bizimana has said the team is unfazed by the prospect of facing the Super Eagles’ top stars. The Super Eagles are favourites to beat the Amavubi, but Bizimana insisted they are not concerned about the number of superstars in the three-time African champions’ squad. “There’s no worry, there’s nothing to worry about.
2026 World Cup qualifier: We’re not scared of Super Eagles — Rwanda captain
target=_blank>Abia Commissioner of Police disbands SWAT, establishes Scorpion Squad
The Abia State Police Command has disbanded the Command’s Special Weapons and Tactics, SWAT unit and the Command’s Special Squad, CSS. In their place, a newly trained, tactical, and professional unit known as the Scorpion Squad has been established. The squad will be led by SP Ibe Daniel as commander, with DSP Eze Augustine as
Abia Commissioner of Police disbands SWAT, establishes Scorpion Squad
target=_blank>NAFDAC confiscates 120 bags of counterfeit rice
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has seized over 120 bags of counterfeit rice from more than 10 shops in Port Harcourt and has confiscated the products at its zonal office in Rivers State. The agency warned traders and consumers to be cautious of fake or rebagged rice being sold
NAFDAC confiscates 120 bags of counterfeit rice
target=_blank>FIRS collaborates with Flutterwave for digital payment collection
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, is now enabling digital tax collections for the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), making it one of the few fintechs supporting the government in modernizing tax payments. This development allows the FIRS to leverage Flutterwave’s seamless and secure payment infrastructure to collect taxes, levies, and other payments from businesses
FIRS collaborates with Flutterwave for digital payment collection
target=_blank>Gunmen abduct FRSC officer in Benue
The Benue State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has confirmed the abduction of one of its personnel, Inspector Nathaniel Kumashe. The command’s spokesperson, Ngozi Ahula, confirmed the development to journalists on Thursday in Makurdi, the state capital. Ahula stated that the officer, who is currently serving in Wannue, Tarka Local Government Area,
Gunmen abduct FRSC officer in Benue
target=_blank>Only 25 of 40 COVID-19 molecular diagnostic laboratories functioning — Medical expert
Professor Dennis Agbonlahor, former Vice-Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, has lamented that out of the 40 molecular diagnostic laboratories established in the country during the COVID-19 outbreak, only 25 are currently functional. Agbonlahor disclosed this while delivering the maiden lecture series titled “Emerging and Resurging Epidemic/Pandemic-Prone Diseases Caused by Pathogenic Microbes and Superbugs”
Only 25 of 40 COVID-19 molecular diagnostic laboratories functioning — Medical expert
target=_blank>Police arrest Delta community youth leader, kidnappers, recover Ak-47, pistol, ammunition
The Delta State Police Command has arrested one Victor Edavwe, the Youth President of Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, along with some kidnappers and armed robbers found in possession of an AK-47 rifle, a Beretta pistol, and some ammunition. At about 10:30 am on 15 March 2025, the Divisional Police
Police arrest Delta community youth leader, kidnappers, recover Ak-47, pistol, ammunition
target=_blank>Trade war: EU delays first tariffs against US to mid-April
The European Union on Thursday announced the delay of its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump’s metals tariffs until mid-April. European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic made the announcement at a hearing at the European Parliament on Thursday. Sefcovic said this was to allow it to re-think which US goods to hit
Trade war: EU delays first tariffs against US to mid-April
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