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Seadogs Organises Free Medicare for 800 Imo Residents

Owerri: The National Association of Seadogs (NAS), also known as Pyrates Confraternity, provided free medical services to at least 800 residents of Orogwe Community in the Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo. This initiative, held at the Primary Healthcare Centre in Orogwe, was part of the association’s ’49th Konverge’ activities in Owerri. According to […]

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NRC Refutes Report of Vandalism of Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Line

Lagos: The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has refuted an online publication claiming that the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Line has been vandalised and is not safe for usage. The Managing Director of the corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made the clarification in a statement in Lagos. The statement was signed by Mr Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations […]

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FG Committed to Transforming Agriculture Sector for Economic Growth – VP Shettima

Ijaiye: Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government is resolved to transform the country’s agriculture sector to stimulate economic growth and be a national pride. Shettima made this statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Oyo State Agribusiness Industrial Hub in Ijaiye, Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]

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Transactions Surge on NGX with 25.04% Increase in Weekly Activity

Lagos: Stock market investors have seen a significant increase in trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) as transactions surged by 25.04% for the week. Investors traded a total of 4.847 billion shares valued at N149.755 billion through 174,267 transactions on the Exchange floor, marking a sharp contrast to the 3.691 billion shares worth N112.261 […]

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Zulum Allays Fears Over Alau Dam Flood

Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has allayed fears over the rising water level at Alau Dam, saying there is no cause for alarm. Zulum gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing reconstruction work at the dam, located near Maiduguri. He acknowledged the widespread panic among Maiduguri residents but said the government did not foresee any […]