...calls for release of kidnapped Female NTA reporterOru LeonardThe International Press Centre (IPC), has expressed concerned over increase in the number of incidents of abductions of journalists.This is contained in a release today by Ms Stella Nwofia, the centre's Program Manager.According to the statement "The International Press Centre, IPC, is
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday discharged and acquitted a former candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in Osun State, Senator Nurudeen Ademola Adeleke in the alleged examination malpractices charge filed against him and four others.Adeleke’s discharge and subsequent acquittal was due to the withdrawal of
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Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, has airlifted 301 Chinese from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China.The airline took off about 10: 00 pm Nigerian time on Thursday and arrived at about 1:15 pm Nigerian time on Friday.The Nigeria carrier was also the airline
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Anietie UdobitNigeria celebrates Children’s day every May 27. This year will not be an exception, inspite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.Although the usual fanfare that goes with this celebration may not be possible this year, it does not in any way limit the importance of the day.On
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... Escort would not be allowed to follow VIPs into the terminalThe Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), said it has put arrangements in place on passenger facilitation and what to expect ahead of the resumption of flights. Speaking at an aviation webinar organised by Women in Aviation
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Experts from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have told members of the House of Lords that there was growing evidence that children are in general much less affected by the virus than adults.Data already shows that people under the age of 20 are considerably less likely to end up
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Election Tribunal upholds Yahaya Bello as duly elected governorThe Kogi Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed the petition of Mr Musa Wada of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Governor Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC).Wada was challenging the election of Bello in the Nov. 16, 2019 governorship election
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Bangladesh has produced Remdesivir, a drug which is recognised as very effective for the treatment of coronavirus.With that, Bangladesh becomes first in the world to sell generic version of remdesivir to treat Covid-19.Remdesivir is an injectable drug.According to Media reports, Bangladesh can produce generic versions of
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The Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria, IGP M.A Adamu, has congratulated Nigerians as the Muslim Ummah in the country celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement signed by the Police Spokesman, DCP FRANK MBA, the IGP noted that “the successful conclusion of the Ramadan, a period of self-denial
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Students, Parents, teachers are invited to join NITIL GUPTA, a RENOWNED CAREER COUNSELOR AND EDUCATIONIST ON FREE VIRTUAL CAREER PLANNING SESSION via Zoom.Topic: Tips on Successful Career Planning, Date:Tuesday May 26, 2020, Time 11am West Central Africa Time.Register in advance to join the webinar. Please click the link below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83032132809?pwd=SXhxRGxMUUp4NWtmSkZMWWl6cTdFQT09 Password: 146261Nitil
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