Women circumcision decreased in 5 years -Expert
The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) has revealed that the proportion of women who are circumcised decreased from 25 per cent in 2013 to 20 per cent in 2018.
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Adamawa Governor, Fintiri appoints Emir of Pindiga in Gombe State new Chancellor of state varsity…
Governor Fintiri of Adamawa State
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the appointment of the Emir of Pindiga, HRH Alhaji Mohammed Seyoji Ahmed as the new…
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Politician alerts journalists on challenges of social media
A former governorship aspirant in Kwara, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, has advised journalists to see social media as a dilution of absolute authoritarian mode of news by the fourth estate…
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Coronavirus: South Korea sees its largest rise in coronavirus cases
The outbreak has been linked to the south-eastern city of Daegu
South Korea has recorded its largest rise in coronavirus infections in a single day, with 594 new cases…
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President Buhari approves suspension of amnesty programme coordinator
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the suspension of the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo.
Presidential spokesperson, Femi…
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Oyo-Ita sacked as HoS
Former Head of Service of the Federation, Oyo-Ita
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the retirement of Mrs. Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita as Head of the Civil Service of the…
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Dry season farming in full swing in Anambra riverine communities
By Sunny A. David
For the people at the upland now is the period of dry season while for the riverine communities it is the peak of farming season.
Our correspondent who was at…
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Stakeholders in Awka call for effective implementation of anti-torture law in Nigeria
Cross section of participants at the workshop
By Sunny A. David
Towards the end of the year 2016, it was obvious that there was need for enhanced awareness campaign, advocacy…
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NDLEA says Anambra records reduction in illicit drugs demand
BY Sunny A. David
The Anambra State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says there is a reduction in demand for Illicit drugs in Anambra in the month of January and…
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Anambra Assembly calls for establishment of quarantine zone for health emergencies
Anambra Governor Obiano
By Sunny A. David
The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging Governor Willie Obiano to direct the Commissioners for Health,…
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Anambra Diaspora Affairs Commissioner Mbanefo visits Innoson vehicle plant at Nnewi
By Sunny A. David
In furtherance of the moves to reposition hospitality industry in the State, the State Ministries of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism,…
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Coronavirus: Saudi bemoans countries pondering boycott of Hajj
By Dave Iyima
Saudi Arabian Government has expressed concern over the decision of some countries to prevent their citizens from this year’s Hajj due to spread of coronavirus.…
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Coronavirus: Nigerian footballer tests positive
Udoh
Nigerian footballer, King Udoh has reportedly tested confirmed positive to the coronavirus in Italy.
The 22-year-old Italian-born Nigerian footballer tested positive on…
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Plateau Governor, Lalong pledges early completion of NUJ secretariat remodeling
Paul Jatau is Plateau NUJ chairman
By Raymond Gukas, Jos
The Plateau State government has assured that the remodeling of the state secretariat of the Nigeria Union of…
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Health: Anambra inaugurates task shifting, sharing policy document for essential services
The launch of the document
By Sunny A. David
The Anambra State Government has inaugurated Task Shifting and Task Sharing Policy Document For Essential Health Services.
The…
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Policeman kill lover with sex in Ekiti
By Sunny A. David
A lady reportedly died on Wednesday night during sex with a policeman at Atayese Street, Bawa Estate in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The policeman who was having sex…
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