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The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to reduce the prevalence and mortality of the malaria parasite by 50% by 2030. The Assistant Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, stated this at a press conference and panel discussion commemorating the World Malaria Day 2026 in Abuja on Wednesday. He said this year’s theme: “Challenging Malaria: Now …

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in 2023: electricity, Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, has welcomed the decision of the Federal High Court canceling the congress and convention conducted by the party faction. Kachikwu, who spoke at a press conference on Wednesday, said the decision reaffirms that the ADC is “not for sale” and shows that the party has …

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Adediran, alias Jandor, has purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Form for next year’s elections in the state. Adediran, the Visionary Leader of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lagos by his Media assistant, Mr. …

NNPC Limited has given a major makeover to the Igbobi National Orthopedic Hospital, commissioning and handing over three fully rehabilitated 100-bed wards as part of its corporate social responsibility commitment. The upgrade, performed by the NNPC Foundation, covered wards G, H and J. Each ward was equipped with new roofs and ceilings, overhauls of the electrical and mechanical systems, new …

This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as UACN, Zichis and Cap, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 237,205.59 points from 228,740.19 points the previous day. After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization jumped to N152.7 trillion from N147.2 trillion recorded by the exchange …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved a P2 billion emergency relief package for the victims of the March 29 attack on Angwa Rukuban in Jos North Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State, charging political, traditional and community leaders to take decisive steps to end the recurring violence in the state.. The President also directed Plateau stakeholders to urgently review …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, recovered slightly against the United States dollar at the official window on Wednesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,379.46/$1, compared with N1,380.70/$1, on Tuesday. This represents a gain of N1.24 for the local currency against the dollar. READ ALSO: Naira loses N16.47 against dollar at official …

The federal government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s International Workers’ Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this on behalf of the federal government. In a statement signed on Wednesday in Abuja by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Magdalene Ajani, the Minister congratulated workers across the country on this …

Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman was in action for Atletico Madrid as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie. The Gunners beat Sporting in the last eight, while Atletico knocked out Barcelona in a match filled with controversy. Viktor Gyokeres won and scored a penalty for …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja told Plateau State stakeholders to return home with open minds to seek peace and bring a permanent end to recurring crises in the state. To this end, the President challenged leaders, led by the State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to review previous Government White Papers on security crises and come …