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COVID-19 won’t be the last, prepare for another pandemic -UN

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António Guterres, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, has called on countries of the world to prepare for the next pandemic as COVID-19 will not be the last. Guterres said this in his message late on Monday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, which was held on December 27 to advocate the importance of prevention of, preparedness for and partnership against epidemics. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of investing in systems to prevent, detect and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.   The first-ever International Day of Epidemic Preparedness was…

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Nigeria government planning to eliminate me — Igboho

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Sunday Adeyemo, Yoruba nation agitator popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has alleged a plot by the Federal government of Nigeria to eliminate him in the Benin Republic. Recall that Igboho, 49, was arrested by operatives of Brigade Criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou. Despite efforts to get him released, he has spent over 161 days in detention. Olayomi Koiki, spokesman of Igboho, in a podcast on Tuesday evening, alleged that the Benin Republic President Patrice Talon was working with the Federal Government to extradite Igboho to Nigeria. He…

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OY-ITC, BuyNaija in partnership for Houston Trade Show 2022

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The Organization of Youths in International Trade and Commerce, OY-ITC, has revealed that a trade mission to the USA, tagged the Houston Trade Show has been slated for February, 2022. The trade mission, in partnership with BuyNaija and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment is designed to share with the world the creativity and productivity of the Nigerian youths; supports the development and advancement of Nigerian youths in international trade and commerce; while consolidating the leadership capacities among young Nigerians. The OY-ITC is also collaborating with Committee of…

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Anglican kicks as police arrests Okorocha’s son-in-law in church

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Uche Nwosu, son-in-law of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by policemen at the St Peter’s Anglican Church, Eziama Obieri in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo state for reasons unknown but later released. The Anglican Province of Owerri, Imo State, says it will engage the police to find out why it desecrated the church while enforcing the arrest of Uche Nwosu at the church on Sunday during a thanksgiving service. The church said that while it supports the arrest of individuals who committed crimes no matter how highly…

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COVID-19: Nigeria records 859 new infections, two deaths on Monday

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) stated on Tuesday that 859 persons caught the COVID-19 virus in Nigeria on Monday, raising the country’s infection tally to 238,420 and the death toll to 3,024. It stated that the two deaths were recorded in the FCT taking the death toll at Nigeria’s capital city to 234. In Monday’s 859 infections, Lagos State took the lead with 555 victims up from the 401 infections it recorded on Sunday. The FCT recorded 57 cases while Plateau recorded 26 cases on Monday. Edo recorded…

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FirstBank, driving dollar remittances, economic growth via IMTOS

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By Chinwendu Obienyi For centuries, there have been heated debates over the sources of economic growth in developing economies and why some countries reflect strong economic growth compared to others. The hypotheses have often centred around crude oil, agriculture, revenues, private capital, bubbling stock market, stable security, low unemployment rate, high standard of living amongst others. But in recent times, one factor that has been added to this list is diaspora remittances as it is one of the major international financial resources, which sometimes exceed the flows of foreign direct…

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Police officers in viral extortion video arrested -FCT Police

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Sunday Babaji, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, has ordered the arrest and probe of Police officers in a viral extortion video.    Spokesperson for the command, Josephine Adeh said the officers, who were on traffic duty along Area 11 where a young man, whose identity is yet to be identified was intercepted and extorted, have been taken into custody and are currently under investigation towards unravelling facts surrounding the situation.    According to her, the Command wishes to call on anyone who has a way of reaching…

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We’re probing audio tape alleging Malami’s interference in commission’s activities -EFCC

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it was investigating the audio tape accusing the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, of directing and dictating activities of the commission.  In the BBC Hausa Service, EFCC said its investigation followed a trending audio where Malami was accused of controlling the EFCC in a case of bribery and corruption that the commission is handling. The EFCC said it had listened to the phone conversation, and had found out that it was one of its operatives who was…

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FIRSTBANK DECEMBERISSAVYBE: Top 11 events to rock your December

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Whenever the conversation is on financial inclusion in Nigeria, FirstBank leads the pack. With over 150,000 banking agents, a full digital banking centre and other innovative solutions, the nation’s premier bank is surely doing a great job connecting Nigerians with access to convenient banking products and services. But that’s not all. FirstBank is also enabling Nigerians to have the best of the yuletide and holiday season year in year out. The bank is aiding its customers to create exciting memories and enjoy fun time with family and friends through their…

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Arik sacks 10 pilots for embarking on industrial action without due notice

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10 Arik air pilots have been dismissed by the management of the airline for embarking on industrial action without due notice. It was learnt that the aggrieved pilots began strike this week in protest against protracted wage disparity between expatriate and Nigerian pilots that has still not been resolved by Arik Air. The management, in a memo, yesterday, described the protest as an act of “indiscipline and callous,” especially at the peak period of festive travels and its attendant high demands. Spokesperson of the airline, Banji Ola, said though the…

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