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Nigerian women play major role in food security — Amb Katagum
File photo By Victoria Ojeme Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Amb. Mariam Katagum has said that Nigerian women have contributed positively to the reduction of hunger in
Madagascar Ditches Covid-Organics, Set to Join Covid Vaccine Global Initiative
Madagascar has changed tact and decided to join the global Covid-19 vaccine initiative Covax. “There are still many steps to be taken before access to the vaccines, but the registration
Libya’s Navy Intercepts Boat Carrying 138 Europe-bound Migrants
Authorities in Libya say the country’s coastguard has intercepted an inflatable boat carrying 138 Europe-bound migrants off the country’s western coast on Wednesday. Libya’s navy said more than half of
India Launches Biggest Vaccination Drive as Virus Cases Surge
India has started vaccinating tens of thousands of people above the age of 45 in its biggest push yet against a surging virus that has hit the highest daily count
Five talking points from European World Cup qualifiers
Qualifying for the 2022 World Cup got underway in Europe over the last week, with plenty of shock results, lop-sided victories and controversies. The post Five talking points from European
FG, resident doctors sign agreement after 7-hour long negotiation
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Action, MoA, with the National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, geared towards averting the planned nationwide strike of resident
Chadian Boko Haram Drugs Supplier arrested in Taraba by NDLEA
By Kingsley Omonobi Barely a week after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, arrested a 70-year-old Nigerien who supplies Boko Haram and bandits illicit drugs; a 35-year-old
We’ve so far registered 51m for NIN, 189m SIM cards – Minister
The Federal Government says it has so far enrolled 51million citizens for the National Identification Number (NIN) as at March 31, 2021. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa
Mauritius Stretches Lockdown Amid New Covid Deaths
Mauritius is extending the lockdown for another month starting Thursday, and police will enforce a new Temporary Restrictions of Movement Order. Failure to wear a mask can now result in
Confirmation of Justice Amadi as Rivers next CJ divides lawyers
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Davies Iheamnachor Despite an ongoing strike by the parliamentary staff, which has left gates of the Rivers State House of Assembly shut for over a week,
