The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says candidates for the November West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) will have the option of choosing between Computer Based Tests (CBT) and …
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WHO prequalifies second dengue vaccine to combat malaria
The World Health Organization (WHO) said it had prequalified the second dengue vaccine, TAK-003 as a new weapon in the fight against mosquito-borne illness prevalent in tropical and subtropical regions. …
Read More »Emefiele gets N300m bail, denies unlawful naira printing as CBN governor
An FCT high court in Maitama on Wednesday admitted the embattled former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to bail in the sum of N300 million . Justice Maryann Anenih granted …
Read More »Cracks in Nasarawa APC as faction wants party chairman removed
Some aggrieved members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) are calling for the resignation of the incumbent state chairman, Aliyu Bello. The APC in Nasarawa State is divided into two …
Read More »Painter bags life imprisonment for raping 20-year-old neighbour
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a painter, identified as Sikiru Oluwasegun, to life imprisonment for raping his 20-year-old neighbour in Lagos …
Read More »2024 Hajj: NAHCON boss inspects aircraft ahead of inaugural flight
Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) Jalal Ahmed Arabi has inspected Flynas aircraft, a Saudi Arabia carrier designed to airlift the first set of Nigeria pilgrims for …
Read More »Police arrest principal suspect in Kano mosque explosion
The police command in Kano State has confirmed the arrest of the principal suspect behind the early morning mosque explosion in Gadan village in the Gezawa Local Government Area of …
Read More »NAFDAC urges manufacturers to ensure wholesome products
The National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged manufacturers to ensure that Nigerians consume only wholesome products for good health. The NAFDAC North-West Zonal Director, Mrs. …
Read More »NIMET staff to begin strike on Monday over unpaid arrears
Aviation unions have directed the staff of the Nigeria Meteorology Agency (NIMET) to commence strike action from Monday, 20th May 2024. The unions include the National Union of Air Transport …
Read More »MNJTF neutralises 1 terrorist, thwarts Boko Haram movement in Lake Chad
Troops of the Sector II Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) based in Bagasola, Chad, have neutralised one Boko Haram terrorist in an ambush on Litri Island, situated on the border …
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