A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has killed at least 13 people and about 200 in China’s south-western province of Sichuan. The quake struck in the sparsely populated north of Sichuan, the US Geological Survey said. Some reports suggest the death toll could grow. The epicentre was close to an area popular with tourists. The quake struck […]
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NIGERIA – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has advised foreign investors to take advantage of the opportunities in the Nigerian economy now or risk blaming themselves in 10 years time. Osinbajo made made this declaration when he spoke at the Presidential villa in Abuja during a meeting of delegates from the Nigerian Initiative for Economic Development […]
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Health authorities in Edo State on Monday confirmed two fresh cases of Lassa Fever in the State. The Director of Primary Health Care in Akoko-Edo Local Government Council of Edo, Dr Sunday Yerumoh, made the confirmation in Igarra. He disclosed that the patients were quickly admitted in the Surveillance Unit of the local government health […]
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The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, on Friday, paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at Abuja House, London. Details of the Cleric’s visit was disclosed by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, where he said the archbishop and Buhari are friends. The presidential spokesman, went on to say that Welby said he was delighted to see […]
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After years of foot-dragging, the US state department has approved the sale of a $593 million A-29 Super Tucano attack planes with associated parts, training, facilities and weapons, to Nigeria. The defence security cooperation agency delivered their certification of the foreign military sale to congress, as required by law, on August 2, according to United […]
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Barclays Bank has asked all expatriates with less than £100,000 deposit to close their accounts. This information was contained in a letter dated June 12, 2017. “The new minimum level will now be £100,000. Top up your savings and investments to £100,000 or more before 1 August 2017, to continue with the service, or close […]
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Boko Haram insurgents launched a night attack on Mildu village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring about 10 others, residents and officials have said. Eyewitnesses said the rampaging insurgents stormed the village, which is about 6-7 km from Gulak, capital of Madagali Local Government Area, on […]
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The UN on Tuesday kicked off World Breastfeeding Week, stressing that although breastfeeding has cognitive and health benefits for infants and mothers, investment shortcomings impede the practice. The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, said: “Breastfeeding gives babies the best possible start in life. “Breastmilk works like a baby’s first vaccine, protecting […]
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US President Donald Trump has removed White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci from the role just 10 days after appointing him. Trump removed Scaramucci at the request of John Kelly, who took over as White House chief of staff Monday. Scaramucci had issued a profanity-filled tirade against the previous chief of staff, Reince Priebus, last […]
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Oil prices hit a two-month high on Monday as a result of the tightening of US crude market and the threat of sanctions against OPEC-member, Venezuela. Brent crude futures traded at $52.90 per barrel, its highest since May 25, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose by 16 cents to trade at $49.87 per barrel. Oil […]
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