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Local News

Again, NCDC records 157 monkeypox cases, 4 deaths

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 157 cases of monkeypox across 26 states in the country. This is contained in its latest monkeypox situation report for week 30, posted on...

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Politics

Just In: Controversy in Labour Party over Plateau governorship candidacy

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Julius Abure, and a top member of the party, Mr. Yohanna Margif, are at loggerheads on who is the party’s governorship candidate in Plateau. While...

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National

Call, data costs to rise as Federal Govt invokes fresh telecom tax

VAM News August 8, 2022 0 Comment

….‘Why communication minister opposed proposed excise’ ……We’re consulting on implementation – Finance ministry Call and data tariffs may increase by as much as 100 per cent if plan by the federal government to hike...

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Politics

Just In: APC threatens Wike with ‘apocalypse of immense proportions’

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

The Rivers Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned Governor Nyesom Wike against demolition of any hotel, leisure spot or property owned by any of its member in the state. APC said...

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National

FG reportedly pays N980bn arrears to MDAs’ retirees

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

The Federal Government has paid a total of N980.18bn to retirees of treasury funded Ministries, Departments and Agencies from the inception of the Contributory Pension Scheme in 2004 to December 2021. The Director-General,...

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Extra

Just In: Baidu bags China’s first fully driverless robotaxi licenses

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

China search engine giant Baidu Inc said on Monday it has obtained permits to operate fully driverless robotaxi services on open roads from two Chinese cities, the first of their kind in the country....

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Politics

PDP Reps: Why we’re indifferent to call for Buhari impeachment now

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

Some opposition lawmakers in the House of Representatives have expressed their reservations and concerns about the newfound interest of some of their colleagues to impeach President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers said they are...

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Crime

‘I Carried Drugs To Raise Ransom For Bandits’ – Female Passenger

VAM News August 8, 2022 0 Comment

A female passenger, identified as Jatau Lami, has been arrested at the Lagos Airport by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for attempting to export 1,700 tablets of Tramadol 225mg. The Director, Media...

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Featured

‘Makinde will not return mission schools to original owners’— Government

Akanji Philip August 8, 2022 0 Comment

The Oyo State Government has dismissed insinuations that Governor Seyi Makinde has approved return of schools previously owned by religious organisations and individuals but take over by government many years ago to their original...

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Local News

Adeleke: Me, probe Oyetola’s administration? Osun gov-elect speaks on transition committee

VAM News August 8, 2022 0 Comment

Governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, said that his administration will not probe Governor Adegboyega Oyetola when sworn in as Governor. He said though his transition committee is not getting adequate cooperation...