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Equities market appreciates by N34.8bn

By Kayode Tokede Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) sustained its recent growth, albeit marginal, as the All Share Index and Market Capitalization rose by 0.17 per cent on Friday. The ASI appreciated by 66.56 index point after opening trasaftion at 38,799.83…

Addressing security challenges, kidnapping in FCT

In recent times, Kaduna-Abuja highway of more than 200 kilometres as a gateway to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been in the news for notoriety in kidnapping, banditry and robbery, among others, observers note. They observe further that due…

No massacre in Benue – Army

The Defence Headquarters has dismissed the report of alleged massacre by the military in Konshisha area of Benue, following the killing of 11 troops by bandits in the area. The Acting Director, Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement…

Unending quest for medical tourism

Adewale Kupoluyi Despite the growing criticism against medical tourism by top government personnel to foreign countries, there seems not to be a way out of what has become a costly official indulgence. Just a few days ago, Nigerians staged a protest at…

Police foil bank robbery, arrest 2 suspects in Delta

The Police in Delta have arrested 32- year-old Joshua Oghenenovo and 29-year-old  Kingsley  Gbeneku for  alleged attempt to rob a new generation bank in Ughelli, Delta. The Acting Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Delta Command, DSP Bright Dafe, disclosed this in…