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Shun hate, division — Lalong to religious leaders
Gov Lalong Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has called on religious leaders to shun rhetoric that promotes hate, division, and distrust among the people. Lalong made the call in Jos
COVID-19: Nigeria crosses 1m vaccination threshold
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said 30,452 Nigerian residents have received shots of COVID-19 vaccine on Friday bringing the number of jabs so far to 1.08 million.
Merkel defends night-time curfew as part of Coronavirus strategy
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended her plans to introduce a strict nighttime curfew to head off surging new coronavirus cases amid growing opposition to the proposed new law. Speaking
Turkey bans payment with cryptocurrencies, citing transaction risks
Turkey’s central bank on Friday prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin for purchases, citing transaction risks. The ban will be effective as of April 30, the central bank
IGR: Lagos tops other states with N418.99bn in 2020
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Lagos State topped other states of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2020, realising a total of N418.99 billion
It costs more to construct roads in Niger Delta – Ishaku
Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa (2nd left); his Taraba counterpart, Darius Ishiaku (middle); cutting the tape to inaugurate dualised Okpanam Road in Asaba, Delta, on Friday. With them
Akpabio calls for improved funding of NDDC
Senator Godswill Akpabio Sen. Godswill Akpabio, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has called for improved funding for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enhance the infrastructural development of the
Pakistan blocks social media amid anti-France protests
Social media network Pakistan on Friday blocked social media platforms amid fears that activists of a radical Islamist group might use the technology to stoke violent protests against last year’s
APC mobilising for victory in Anambra poll
Chief Ekene Enefe, a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra, says the party is working assiduously to ensure it emerges victorious at the Nov. 6 governorship election. Enefe
