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Nigeria @61: We must be loyal and proud of being Nigerians, says Gov Makinde

Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Friday, called on Nigerians to remain loyal and be proud of the nation despite the current challenges it is facing. Governor Makinde, who made the call during the 61st independence celebration, held at the remodeled Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, said everyone should…

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Independence Day: Gov Akeredolu calls for urgent restructuring, says time to renegotiate is now

• Commends FG On Victories Against Insurgents Trust Africa News, By Ayomide Otitoju Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has called for urgent restructuring of the country to reflect the diversity and address the various misunderstandings and high rate of criminality in the polity. The Governor made the call on Friday in a statewide…

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Merkel phones Buhari, thanks him for cooperation

Outgoing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, on Thursday, phoned Nigerian President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to pay compliments and say thank you to the Nigerian President. This was contained in a statement by Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel In Phone Call With President Buhari’. The statement read, “It will be…

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Oyo Govt to domesticate oxygen policy to reduce deaths – Official

Oyo State Government says it will ensure the domestication of national medical oxygen policy to reduce infant, child and maternal mortality and COVID-19 related deaths. Dr Muideen Olatunji, the Executive Secretary, Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board, made the commitment at the Stakeholders Engagement Meeting on Oxygen Security on Thursday in the state. Olatunji said: “We must admit that…

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Nigeria@61: Expert calls for speedy approval of National Transport Policy

Mr Reynold Shodeinde, Assistant Director of Administration of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transportation (CILT), has called for the speedy approval of the National Transport Policy (NTP) by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). Shodeinde told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, that the policy can guide the planning and development of transport…

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COVID-19: NCDC registers additional 437 infections, 6 deaths in Nigeria

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Wednesday registered 437 additional COVID-19 infections, six deaths and 582 discharged across 17 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The statistics, according to the NCDC, on Thursday indicate that the country’s total infection from the pandemic currently stands at 205,484, while the fatality toll had increased to…

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