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WHO: DR Congo approves use of five new Ebola drugs
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has approved the use of five investigational therapeutics to treat Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), marking the first time such treatments have been available in the midst of an Ebola outbreak in the country, the WHO said.
WHO: Unlicensed Ebola drugs could soon be used in DR Congo
The World Health Organization said Tuesday it was awaiting formal approval from the Democratic Republic of Congo to send in unlicenced Ebola medication to help rein in an outbreak of the deadly virus.
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Ekiti government reiterates commitment to adult literacy
Mr Foluso Daramola, the Ekiti Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, on Thursday gave an assurance that government would promote adult literacy.
Consumers vow to resist electricity hike
Consumers of Electricity product and other Stakeholders, yesterday vowed to resist implementation of the new power tariff increase announced by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, expected to become effective from July 2020.
President Buhari: We’ve invested about N1.3 trillion on education since 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration has invested close to N1.3 trillion in the education section since he came into office in 2015.
Reports: Victor Wanyama undergoes medical ahead of Club Brugge move
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama is on the verge of signing for Club Brugge.
Kogi chief judge releases 16 awaiting trial inmates
The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Nasir Ajanah, has unconditionally released 16 inmates awaiting trial in Koton-Karfe and Okene correctional facilities of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCP) in the state.
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Plateau governor assures corp members of safety, urges them to learn indigenous languages
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has assured the batch B stream two National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members of safety during their stay in the state.
Former Reps member awards contract for construction of 45 classrooms in 15 communities
Hon. Binta Bello, a former lawmaker representing Kaltungo/Shongom federal constituency, Gombe State, in the House of Representatives has awarded a contract for the construction of 3 blocks of classrooms of 15 units in 15 communities in Kaltungo/Shongom
Edo lawyer arranged over ‘fake news’ on social media
For allegedly publishing fake news about Edo University, Iyamho, on his facebook account, a 59-year-old lawyer, Ogedengbe Oiseoruemi Ayodeji, was on Friday arraigned before an Oredo Magistrates’ Court.
![Workers inspect the damaged wedding hall after the blast in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 18, 2019 [Mohammad Ismail-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/19071412-150x150.jpg "Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80")
Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80
The death toll from a suicide bomb attack inside a wedding hall in the Afghanistan’s capital Kabul has risen to 80.
Oyo governor promises huge investment in youth development
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday declared that his administration would invest hugely in youth development with a view to engage them positively.