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Russia Registers First Case of Bird Flu in Humans
Russia has detected its first case of transmission of bird flu virus from animals to humans, according to health authorities. Scientists from the state-run Vector Institute have isolated genetic material
Bazoum, Ousmanne Contest Tense Presidential Run-off in Niger
Polls have opened in Niger where more than 7 -million citizens began voting on Sunday in the second round of the presidential election. Mohamed Bazoum, an ally of incumbent President Mahamadou
Nigerian Air Force Confirms Seven Personnel Dead in Military Plane Crash
Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal Oladayo Amao has ordered an immediate investigation into the events that led to the death of seven personnel when the force’s Beechcraft
Buhari Felicitates with Veteran Journalist, Nsikak Essien, at 70
By Deji Elumoye President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with foremost journalist and former Editor of National Concord Newspapers, Nsikak Essien, on his 70th birthday anniversary. The president, in a release
Cattle, Food Sellers Threaten to Withdraw Services over Attack on Members
By Onyebuchi Ezigbo The leadership of the Amalgamated Union of Food and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AFUCDN), an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has given the federal government
French City of Nice Asks Tourists to Stay Away Amid Covid Surge
The mayor of Nice in southern France called on Sunday for a weekend lockdown in the area to reduce the flow of tourists as it battles a sharp spike in
Nigeria Senate President Accuses Southwest Governors of Inciting Violence
Nigeria’s Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said the country’s Southwest governors should be blamed for the recent ethnic violence, which erupted in some states in the region and targeted the
Herders Can’t Forcefully Acquire, Settle on Land, Falana Tells Bauchi Governor
No person, however highly placed he or she may be, is permitted to forcefully acquire land and settle on it by force and arms in any state in Nigeria, a
NAF Says 7 Died in Plane Crash, Orders Investigation
By Kingsley Nwezeh The Nigerian Air Force Sunday confirmed the death of seven personnel in an air crash involving one of its aircraft, Beechcraft KingAir B350i, which crashed while returning
Kagara Abduction: SERAP Urges Buhari to Probe, Recover Money Missing from UBEC, SUBEB
By Udora Orizu The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar
