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Africa CDC raise concerns of Mpox outbreak in Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised concerns that the Mpox outbreak in Africa remained uncontrolled, with rising cases reported in several countries. Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa CDC, disclosed this during a weekly…

NCC seizes pirated books worth N5.7m in Enugu

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has seized pirated books worth over N5.7 million from schools in Enugu. Speaking during the operation, the Director, NCC, Enugu Office, Mrs Ngozi Okeke, said the exercise was part of the commission’s move to end…

Security beef up as Edo holds guber polls tomorrow

By Elvis Omoregie, Benin The streets of Edo State are buzzing with anticipation as the much-awaited governorship elections finally arrive. From Benin City to rural areas in Esan, Etsako, Akoko-Edo and Orhionmwon where conversations are dominated by the political future…

Edo Governorship: Tinubu sues for peace, civility

President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the upcoming Edo governorship elections to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. The President implores the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will, in…

FG unveils new National Values Charter -Minister

The Federal Government is to unveil a new National Values Charter which will serve as Nigeria’s compass for civic values, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mr Mohammed Idris has said. Idris made this known at the opening of…

Benue LG Polls: BSIEC boss assures free, fair election

By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Preparatory to October, 5th 2024 billed for the Conduct of the Local Government elections, The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has reiterated its readiness to conduct a free, fair, and credible local government election on October…