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Monthly Archives: January, 2018

Zambia close to containing cholera outbreak

Zambia is close to containing a cholera outbreak that has killed 78 of the more than 3,600 people who have fallen sick since October,...

Cattle colonies not solution to herdsmen/farmers clashes, says group

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) says that the Federal Government’s proposed establishment of cattle colonies across the country will not...

Expert wants stakeholders’ collaboration in reducing effects of climate change

Head, Climate Change Unit, Ministry of Water Resources, Mr Mukaila Babarinde, has reiterated the need for stakeholders to strengthen collaboration towards reducing the effects...

Huge quake off Alaska triggers tsunami warning for U.S., Canada

A tsunami warning is in effect for the coastal areas of Alaska and British Columbia after a major 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of...

Sokoto to inaugurate West Africa’s largest cattle breeding project

The Sokoto State Cattle Breeding Project, the largest of its kind in the West African sub-region, will be inaugurated in May. Alhaji Tukur Alkali, Commissioner...

Government to provide water, sanitation facilities for Oyo, Kebbi communities

The Federal Government says it will provide water and sanitation facilities for Sasa community in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State to prevent...

Promoting mental healthcare for behavioural adjustment

Medical experts believe that mental health indicates the level of psychological wellness or absence of mental illness in somebody. According to them, it is a...

Rainy season: Calabar gets a facelift

The Cross River State Government on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 said it had begun the recovery of green areas in parts of Calabar, the...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) held its Regional Caucus for North Africa...
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Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, says overcrowded communities in Nigeria, like those...

After 37 fatalities, Nigeria seals mine over deadly gas leak

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has ordered the sealing of mining located in Zuraq, Wase...

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UCLG Africa: North Africa selects representatives for continental, global bodies

The pan-African organisation United Cities and Local Governments of...

Overcrowding, urban growth accelerating infectious diseases in Nigeria – UNILAG VC

The Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG),...
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