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China, Russia to remain true to original aspiration of cooperation, maintain strategic focus
By He Yin, People’s Daily At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on March 20 for a three-day state visit to Russia. The visit will help China and Russia extend their friendship, keep high-level exchanges and deepen strategic coordination. It is conducive to safeguarding the common…
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China home to over 1 billion users of short video platforms
By Yang Junfeng Swiping the phone for some fun videos has become a common practice for people when they are riding the metro, waiting for buses, taking a short break or preparing to sleep. According to a report on China’s internet development released by the China Internet Network Information Center, China had nearly 1.07…
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Kwara; Cleric, 27 others in EFCC net for alleged yahoo business
Kwara; Cleric, 27 others in EFCC net for alleged yahoo business By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 persons suspected to be ‘Yahoo-Yahoo Boys’ in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. The arrest, which was effected on Thursday at…
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Ramadan : Nasarawa Speaker congratulates Muslims calls for fervent prayers for leaders, state and Nigeria
Ramadan : Nasarawa Speaker congratulates Muslims calls for fervent prayers for leaders, state and Nigeria. Speaker, Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Alh. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi has congratulated Muslims for witnessing the new mouth of Ramadan and successfully ushering in the Ramadan fasting. A statement by Press Secretary to the Speaker Jibrin Gwamna Quotes the…
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UNILORIN Don warns on dangers of stroke risk factors
UNILORIN Don warns on dangers of stroke risk factors By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Professor of Medicine at the University of Ilorin, Kolawole Wasiu Wahab, has rued the enormity of the problems associated with stoke, lamenting that it is a significant cause of death and disability worldwide. More disturbing, he said, is the World…
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Nigeria needs to quadruple current investments to meet Water, Sanitation SDGs – UNESCO
Nigeria needs to quadruple current investments to meet Water, Sanitation SDGs – UNESCO By Tosin Kolade The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has called on Nigerian Government to quadruple current investments, if it must meet the Sustainable Development Goals in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector before 2030.…
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Groups urge FG to reactivate policies on water
Groups urge FG to reactivate policies on water A cross section of the volunteers at the Jabi Lake Park in Abuja. By Abigael Joshua. Volunteer groups from civil society organisations have urged the Nigerian government to reactivate policies on water to curb pollution. They jointly gave the urge in Abuja…
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World Water Day: CWAY, partners advocate water security
World Water Day: CWAY, partners advocate water security By Oluwafunke Ishola A marine scientist, Dr Roland Uwadiae, says Nigeria should strive to overcome water scarcity which constitutes a threat to water security. Uwadiae, Associate Professor, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, said this during the World Water Day organised by CWAY Group…
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Cross River: Coalition of CSOs passes verdict on Governorship, State Assembly elections
… INEC complied with Electoral Act, guidelines … Enjoins winners, losers to be civil in approach A coalition of over 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have passed its verdict on the just concluded 18th March, 2023 elections describing it as fair, transparent and credible. It focus was with particular reference to Cross River state in…
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Why I want to be Kogi governor – Sen Oseni
By Abdulateef Bamgbose The Senator representing Kogi Central, Yakubu Oseni has said he wants to be governor after Governor Yahaya Bello to bring his professional in economy to bear on the state and do things differently. “I am a professional economist. I know what I can do differently to make life easier for…