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Stakeholders in the health sector have been challenged to consider harm reduction as a key guide in driving public health strategies in Africa. Harm reduction refers to interventions aimed at reducing the negative effects of health behaviours without necessarily extinguishing the problematic health behaviours entirely or permanently. Speaking during the third annual harm reduction exchange themed: ‘Amplifying the Voice of …

The Senate has recommended the unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve its efficiency ahead of future elections in the country. In a communiqué issued at the end of its retreat in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa-Ibom State, the Red Chamber also resolved to make electronic transmission of results mandatory from the 2027 general elections. The communiqué was made …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured foreign investors of diligent fund repatriation and the streamlining of the tax system. The president gave the assurance when he received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Hungary, Lorand Endreffy, Rwandan High Commissioner, Christophe Bazivamo, and Ambassador of Ukraine, Ivan Kholostenko, at the State House, Abuja. He also urged new foreign ambassadors to …

It’s a new dawn for the North-east region as NEDC is up against under-development. SADIQ ABUBAKAR reports.  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is saddled  with the responsibilities to, among other things,  develop and transform the six states of the region affected by humanitarian crisis arising from Boko Haram insurgency.  It is also to boost security infrastructure and sustainability  through …

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Experts in the Marine sector have hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finally creating a ministry to be known as Marine and Blue Economy. Tinubu had on Wednesday assigned portfolios to minister designates, with Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced as the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. Reacting to the development, the blue wealth experts in a statement signed by Lady Nduka …

Chelsea continued in their struggle for top form as they were held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth in a Premier League clash on Sunday. The game played at the Vitality Stadium saw both sides struggle, and it extended the winless start for the hosts. The Blues had the better chances with Nicolas Jackson and Raheem Sterling hitting the post …

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, have foiled a plan by some individuals to host a same-sex wedding. They have therefore arrested 76 suspects in connection with the development. The state Public Relations Officer, Buhari Sa’ad, disclosed this while parading the suspects before journalists at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on behalf of the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, accused President Bola Tinubu of promoting propaganda in the country. The former Vice President stated this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications, Phrank Shaibu. He was reacting to the reports on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities lifting of visa ban on Nigerians. The …

Son of late founder of Fountain of Life Church, Jimmy Odukoya, has been named the Senior Pastor of the church following the demise of his father, Pastor Taiwo Odukoya. Jimmy who is a popular Nollywood actor, was named his father’s successor during the church service on Sunday. The resident pastor of the church, Rotimi Okpaise, who made the announcement while …