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Governor Obaseki signs anti-human trafficking law
Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, yesterday, in Abuja, signed the Edo State Trafficking in Persons Prohibition Law 2018.
Malaria: Society wants federal government to pay more attention to research
Nigeria should pay more attention to research on malaria to strengthen the fight against the disease and reduce its burden, the Malaria Society of Nigeria (MSN) has said.
Surgeon: Exposure to sun causes 80% of most wrinkles, age spots
A plastic and aesthetic surgeon, Dr Ayobami Aranmolate, has revealed that exposure to sun causes 80 percent of most common facial wrinkles and age spots.
Cholera outbreak kills six in Yobe
Not fewer than six people have been confirmed dead following an outbreak of Cholera in Bade Local Government of Yobe State.
FAO trains 4,700 veterinarians against deadly disease outbreak
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FOA) said it had trained no fewer than 4,700 veterinary health professionals to tackle disease outbreaks in animals.
Health experts advocate autonomy for disease control centre
Health experts have urged Nigerian lawmakers to give autonomy to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC so as to be able it fully operate without political hindrances.
Global Fund: Kenya secures $380m to fight HIV/AIDS, Malaria, TB
Kenya on Friday said that the country had secured 380 million dollars from the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDs, Malaria and Tuberculosis that are leading cause of deaths in the East African Nation.
US rates NAPTIP high in fight against human trafficking
The United States of America has ranked the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) high based on the agency’s renewed efforts to curtail incidence of human trafficking in the country.
Association calls for proper implementation of Cybercrime Act
The Information Technology System and Security Professionals (ITSSP), on Monday, called for proper implementation of the Cybercrime Act 2015.
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Jurgen Klopp: Zinedine Zidane as good a coach as he was a player
Jurgen Klopp is in no doubt that Zinedine Zidane has shown himself to be as good a coach as he was during a wonderful playing career, as the two men prepare to lead their Liverpool and Real Madrid sides into Saturday’s Champions League final.
Governor Wike: Nigeria sliding into anarchy
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has said Nigeria is sliding into anarchy because of the governance style of the APC-led federal government.
Unions: Aviation sector has improved under President Buhari
Some aviation unions on Friday said the sector had recorded significant improvements under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
NiMet predicts cloudy skies, thundery activities on Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudy morning weather conditions over the Central States of the country on Saturday with a prospect of isolated thunderstorms over Yola, Mambila Plateau, Abuja, Kaduna and Lafia.
Kidnap kingpin Evans urges court to quash charges against him
Suspected kidnap kingpin Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, better known as Evans, on Friday, asked a Lagos high court sitting in Igbosere to quash all the charges filed against him by the Lagos state government.
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Official: Anambra records 44 fires in 5 months
No fewer than 44 fires were recorded in Anambra between December 2017 and April 2018, the State Director of Fire Services, Mr Martin Agbili, said on Wednesday in Akwa.
Federal government approves additional N4 billion payment to housing contractors
The Hon. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that over N4 billion has been approved for additional payment to housing contractors across the country in demonstration of government’s commitment to its National Housing Programme initiative.
Report: Donald Trump Jr met Gulf states envoy offering election help
Donald Trump Jr. met in August 2016 with an envoy representing the crown princes of United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, who sought to help his father's presidential campaign, the New York Times reported.
Kaduna council polls: Nigerian Army gives PDP ultimatum to retract allegation against GOC
The 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Saturday, gave an ultimatum to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to issue retraction of unfounded allegation against its General Officer Commanding (GOC), Maj. Gen. M Mohammed, on or before Saturday 26 May 2018 or face legal action.
PDP: President Buhari cannot escape defeat in 2019
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to be ready to accept defeat in the 2019 presidential election.