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INEC shift general election by 7 days

February 16, 2019 Latest News 289

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shifted the 2019 general election over logistics constraints. Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, announced the postponement at about 2.45 a.m. on Saturday in Abuja. The shift in the…

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At least 1 dead, multiple injuries reported in shooting at Illinois steel facility – coroner

February 15, 2019 Americas 90

One suspect has been arrested and at least one person has died after a gunman opened fire at a steel facility in Aurora, Illinois. Four officers are among ‘multiple’ injuries at the scene. Aurora police…

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Kenya urges Africa to reinforce surveillance on malaria drug resistance

February 15, 2019 Latest News 94

Kenya on Friday called on Sub Saharan African (SSA) to step up surveillance on malaria drug resistance in the region. Ben Andagalu, principal investigator of malaria at Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) said that the…

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INEC, Police express readiness and confidence in peace poll

February 15, 2019 Latest News 99

Both the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police Force have expressed confidence of a peaceful poll in the Western Nigeria State of Osun. While the police commended the government and citizens for…

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Gates lauds optimists’ initiatives to solve world challenges

February 15, 2019 Health 121

Bill and Melinda Gates have commended the efforts of those they referred to as optimists, for devoting their ideas, resources and lives in solving the world’s challenges. The co-chairs of the Bill & Melinda…

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Starving girl shows impact of Yemen war, economic collapse

February 14, 2019 Crime/Judiciary/Security 91

Displaced by war, starving and living under a tree, 12-year-old Fatima Qoba weighed just 10kg when she was carried into a Yemeni malnutrition clinic. “All the fat reserves in her body have been used up,…

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Obnoxious Mansions as Luxurious Prisons

February 14, 2019 Feature Article 291

Osbourne Road, Ikoyi Lagos is one of the havens of the nouveau riche in Nigeria with a concentration of jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring mansions like homes in paradise. Such avenues of the wealthy and classy are common…

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2019 elections: Media group charges politicians on peaceful conduct

February 14, 2019 General News 115

Ahead of Saturday polls, the Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria (MMWGN) haves enjoined political office seekers and stakeholders to comport themselves and avoid acts that could undermine the current initiative at reshaping the nation’s destiny….

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EU adds Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria to dirty-money blacklist

February 13, 2019 Economy 126

The European Commission added Saudi Arabia, Panama, Nigeria and other jurisdictions to a blacklist of nations that pose a threat because of lax controls on terrorism financing and money laundering, the EU executive said on…

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APC accuses Amosun of disrupting rally in Ogun

February 13, 2019 Latest News 124

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of the alleged mastermind of the attack on President Muhammadu Buhari and other party leaders during the presidential campaign rally in Ogun State. Malam Lanre…

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