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Five New Lassa Fever Cases Confirmed In 4 States

The Federal Government says it has confirmed five fresh cases of Lassa fever in Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau and Rivers states. According to a statement by the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, a parastatal of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, two …

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Zuckerberg: Its Fani-Kayode Versus Reno Omokri

It’s no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, visited Nigeria. However, his visit has led to a drama! It’s Fani-Kayode versus Reno Omokri; both supporters of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Zuckerberg has the Hausa language on Facebook (from the over 400 Nigerian languages) and described it as unique. …

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I’m Determined To Deliver, Rescue Nigeria – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari in Osogbo on Thursday said he was committed to the implementation of the positive agenda he promised Nigerians in the change mantra. Buhari said this during his official visit to Osogbo to inaugurate the 3,000-capacity Osogbo High School, which was part of activities to mark the 25th …

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Rice Dealer Predicts Imminent Price Fall Of Rice

Chief Anthony Ndubuka, a major rice dealer in Umuahia, has expressed optimism that the price of rice would soon fall in Nigeria. Ndubuka expressed the optimism in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Umuahia on Thursday while speaking on the high price of the grains in …

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Militants to Buhari: We’re not aware of your peace talks

The Niger Delta Avengers on Friday denied being involved in talks with the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. The position of the Avengers was contained in a statement by its spokesman, Brigadier General Mudoch Agbinigbo, which was obtained by The Icon. The group spoke against the backdrop of the statement …

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Dogara denies Abdulmumuni’s allegation of N30b budget padding

Speaker, House of Reps., Dogara The speaker’s office has denied the allegations that Dogara tried to pad N30 billion into 2016 budget. The allegation was made by sacked House Appropriation chairman, Hon Abdulmumuni Jibrin.   A statement by the spokesperson for the house, Abdulrazak Namdas, dismissed Mr. Jibrin’s claims. Full statement: Our …

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