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US ends temporary protected status for 55,000 Haitians
The Haitian community in the US is "shocked" and "speechless" after President Donald Trump's administration announced that it was ending its humanitarian protection for Haiti.
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Court admits more evidence against ex-NHIS boss
Justice A. O. Faji of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, February 21, 2019, admitted a document tendered in evidence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Martins Thomas, a former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Minister: Federal government to complete N5.5 billion road project in Osun
The Federal Government on Thursday said that it would complete the N5.5 billion Ila-Oragun-Ekanmeje road project, Osun, before the end of the year.
Election: Ohanaeze insists on Atiku Abubakar, restructuring
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo in collaboration with Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) on Thursday insisted on its preference for Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
Elections: I’m not under any pressure to resign – INEC chairman
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, says he is not under any pressure and has not considered resigning even though there have been calls in some quarters seeking his resignation.
Five killed, several kidnapped in Boko Haram attacks in Chad
Boko Haram jihadists killed five people, wounded five others, and kidnapped nine — including six women — in attacks on two villages in western Chad, an official source told AFP Thursday.
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Election postponement: Fela Durotoye urges Nigerians not to be discouraged
Presidential Candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) Fela Durotoye, has urged Nigerians not to be discouraged in exercising their civic rights despite the postponement of the 2019 general elections.
Scarcity of anti-snake venom hits Nigeria at peak period of snakebite
As the peak period of snakebite approaches, the nation is hit with the paucity of Anti-Snake Venom (ASV), according to Dr Nandul Durfa, Managing Director, Echitab Study Ltd Guarantee.
I can’t remember my earnings as Chief of Army Staff – General Bamaiyi tells court
Retired General Ishaya Bamaiyi has told an Ikeja High Court that he could not recall how much he earned as salary as former Nigerian Chief of Army Staff.
Police appeal for calm after Ebonyi attacks
Awosola Awotunde, the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi on Monday in Abakaliki appealed for calm from residents of the state over attacks by suspected political thugs in some communities in the state.
Court remands 60-year old teacher for allegedly defiling 11-year old girl
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded a 60-year-old teacher, Benjamin Omole, who allegedly defiled his 11-year-old pupil in a school toilet.