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Diphtheria outbreak: Zamfara records 44 deaths, suspends school resumption
The Zamfara Ministry of Health says it has recorded 44 deaths following an outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state. The State Director of Public Health in the ministry,
HURIWA challenges FG over petrol subsidy removal
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has challenged the Federal Government’s position that petrol subsidy will not be restored, describing the policy as burdensome to
Troops kill Lakurawa terrorists, recover weapons in Kebbi
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have eliminated several Lakurawa terrorists and recovered weapons, ammunition and motorcycles during clearance operations in Arewa Dandi Local
Ogun 2027: YPP, BOOT deny withdrawing suit against Adeola
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State chapters of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and BOOT Party have denied withdrawing or authorising the discontinuance of a legal challenge
Dangote hails Tinubu over subsidy, FX reforms
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy and reforming the foreign exchange market, describing the measures as bold
Delta governor did not remove councilor or arrest him — Ukwauni LGA chairman
By Efe Onodjae The Chairman of Ukwauni Local Government Council, Barrister Chiamaka Solomon Possible Ajede, has dismissed claims that the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, ordered the arrest or removal
Insecurity: How we recovered over 500,000 hectares of farmland from bandits - Kaduna Govt
The Kaduna State Government has attributed the return of farmers to more than 500,000 hectares of farmland to gains recorded in its fight against insecurity over the past three years.
Why I don’t want to be called richest man in Africa — Dangote
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said he no longer wants to be described as the richest man in Africa, saying he would rather be recognised
Tinubu orders release of funds to regional development commissions
By Soni Daniel Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the timely release of funds to the Regional Development Commissions, warning their boards and managements against corruption, waste and the
I got first private jet at 22 — Dangote
LAGOS — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed that he acquired his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half. Dangote made the disclosure
