Nigeria – President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply saddened over the air crash that claimed the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, and other military officers. The President condoles with families of the deceased, the military, and Nigerians in general, describing them as “heroes who paid the ultimate price for peace and security in…
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Jamaica – The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is encouraging Jamaicans to utilise their backyards for garden projects this Labour Day, which is being observed on Monday, May 24. In keeping with the theme for Labour Day 2021, ‘Promoting a Clean and Healthy Environment’, emphasis is being placed on persons staying at home and tending…
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Nigeria – Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed condolences on the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and some senior military personnel in an air crash Friday, describing it as a national tragedy. The Governor while reacting to the news of the death of the Army Chief and…
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Nigeria – The Nigerian Army regrets to announce the passing away of its Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Ibrahim Attahiru. The sad event occurred following an air crash in Kaduna which also claimed the lives of 10 other officers including the crew. The COAS was enroute Kaduna from Abuja on Friday, 21 May, 2021…
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United Kingdom – A government-led programme to test sewage for traces of COVID-19 has ramped up genomic sequencing to help rapidly detect outbreaks of variants of concern. The Environmental Monitoring for Health Protection (EMHP) Programme, led by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), a part of the newly-formed UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), has reached a…
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United Kingdom – Surge testing will start from today (Saturday 22 May) in some areas following the identification of confirmed cases of the B.1.617.2 variant, first identified in India. The cases have been instructed to self-isolate and their contacts are being identified. Working in partnership with the local authorities, NHS Test and Trace is providing…
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Nigeria – The Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide has commended Senator Victor Umueh for his numerous contributions to Igbo nation and Nigeria at larger. The President, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Anambra State chapter, Prince Emeka Udodeme who led the group that made the commendation during a courtesy visit to the Senator, commended his doggedness in championing the course…
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Nigeria – The Member Representing Anambra West Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Patrick Obalim-Udoba says he will continue to deliver on the mandate given him by his Constituents. Hon. Obalim-Udoba who made the assertion at his Country home, Umueze Anam, promised that he will give priorities to things that will uplift…
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Nigeria – Nigeria’s Head Coach, Randy Waldrum has made a provisional list of 25 players for the upcoming Summer Series tour of the United States of America, where the nine-time African champions will play four-time world champions USA, Portugal and Jamaica. Waldrum has made it known that 23 players will make the trip to the…
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Nigeria – . . Commissions Over 1,097 School Infrastructure Projects . . . To Establish New Schools, Radio Station Lagos State Government, on Friday, reeled out some of its major achievements in the education sector as part of activities marking the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration in the State. Speaking at the annual Press…
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