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Malaysia-Nigeria Trade Jumps as Exports Hit $664m

Nigeria, March 19 -- Figures released by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation indicate that the surge was largely fueled by a sharp rise in shipments of palm oil and related agricultura... Read More


Eid-el-Fitr: FCID Calls for Alertness

Nigeria, March 19 -- In a statement released on Thursday, the department's spokesperson, ASP Aminat Mayegun, highlighted the spiritual significance of the holy month. According to her, Ramadan embodi... Read More


Delta Locks Down for Sallah Festivities

Nigeria, March 18 -- The State Commandant, Chinedu Igbo, made this known in a statement relayed through the command's spokesman, Anthony Uchenna, on Wednesday. Like a chess master positioning his pie... Read More


Ajah Killing: Two Docked as Police Tighten Noose

Nigeria, March 18 -- Fatai, 40, and Ismaila, 35, are staring down a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, murder, and alleged affiliation with an unlawful society. According to the prosecutor, S... Read More


N10bn Trial Twist: Court Okays Kogi CoS' Statements

Nigeria, March 18 -- Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, swept aside objections raised by co-defendant Dauda Suleiman, ruling that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) played by th... Read More


Cable Theft: Court Hands Man Unusual Mosque Punishment

Nigeria, March 17 -- Presiding Magistrate Lami Sani delivered the ruling after the defendant admitted to charges bordering on mischief and theft. Before sentencing, Ibrahim pleaded for mercy, assurin... Read More


Abia Tertiary Workers Issue Strike Ultimatum

Nigeria, March 17 -- The Joint Unions of Tertiary Institutions made this known in a statement released in Umuahia on Tuesday, accusing the state government of dragging its feet on the long-awaited imp... Read More


West and Central Africa Show Major Gains in HIV Fight

India, March 13 -- According to UNAIDS, recent figures indicate that by 2024, 81 per cent of people living with HIV were aware of their status, and 76 per cent were receiving antiretroviral therapy. F... Read More


Ijaw Leaders Push Constitutional Order in INC Poll Crisis

India, March 13 -- The group, comprising traditional rulers, academics, retired military officers and civil society advocates, made the call on Friday, stressing that the supremacy of the INC constitu... Read More


Police Nab Notorious Kidnap Kingpin in Ondo

Nigeria, March 10 -- Lawal was arrested in Ikare-Akoko, located in Akoko North-East Local Government Area, following months of intelligence-driven operations by security agents. The spokesperson for ... Read More