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World Marks Universal Health Coverage Day

International universal health coverage day is a day set aside to create awareness on the need for strong and resilient health systems and universal health coverage. In an interview with Boss Radio News, a Medical Practitioner, Ejike Mmadueke, speaks on the theme "build the world we want, a healthy future for all". Speaking further, Dr. Mmadueke highlights the challenges facing Nigeria’s health sector. Universal Health Coverage day is marked annually […]

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politics

INEC Condemns Attack on Imo Office

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has described the attack on its state headquarters’ office in Owerri, Imo State, as yet another systematic attack targeted at the Commission’s assets. A statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, noted that the incident happened on the day of the Permanent Voters Cards collection by registered voters ahead of the 2023 general election. The statement […]

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Local News

Soludo Assure Residents of Safety

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the state is safe for those returning home for the Yuletide season. Soludo made this known in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime. The statement noted that the state is putting technology and other mechanisms to enable people to report criminals timely enough for immediate action. It assured residents that his administration is making every effort to ensure […]

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Sports News

Buhari Congratulates Moroccan Team

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Moroccan football team, for making history at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. A congratulatory message issued by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, lauded the Atlas Lions for becoming the fourth team from an African country to ever qualify for the World Cup quarterfinals. The message commended the team for their skill and teamwork, noting that this could not have been achieved without the exemplary […]

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Entertainment News

Wizkid Apologizes to Ghanaian Fans

Nigerian musician, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid has apologized for failing to show up for his planned performance at a concert in Ghana. Wizkid was due to appear at the Accra Sports stadium on Saturday, but he was a no-show, leaving many of his Ghanaians fans angry. Balogun said he and his team were working on delivering a show to his fans in Ghana.

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Business

Imo Traders Express Reservations Over Cash Withdrawal Limit

Traders have expressed reservations over the cash withdrawal limit announced by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a carpenter, Lukeson Chinwendu, kicks against the policy. Nonso Njoku laments the adverse effect of the policy on small business owners. Also speaking, a fabric seller, Samuel Chimankpa, urges the apex bank to rescind the policy.

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World

Iran Carries Out Second Execution

Iran has carried out its second execution linked to the nearly three-month wave of anti-government protests. The country's judiciary said Majid Rahnavard, who was hanged in the city of Mashhad, was convicted of stabbing and killing two members of the security forces. The first execution linked to the protests took place last Thursday, when Mohsen Shekari was hanged, triggering widespread condemnation. UK Foreign Secretary, James Cleverly, warned that the world […]

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News

Kukah Calls for Promotion of Unity

Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has expressed concerns over the polarization of the nation along religious and ethnic lines. Kukah disclosed this at the Society of African Mission’s 166th anniversary thanksgiving held in Lagos state. He noted that divisions had continued to serve as clogs in the wheel of the nation’s quest for development and progress. The Bishop, who tasked Nigerians on national cohesion, charged citizens […]

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News

HURIWA Blames Increased Number of IDPs on Bad Leadership

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has blamed the increased number of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, on bad leadership. National Coordinator of the HURIWA, Emmanuel Onwubiko, stated that any nation that fails to make paramount the rights of its citizens is a failed state. Onwubiko noted that Nigeria’s situation is worse the government has introduced a policy that return them to the society while nobody remembers the victims […]

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