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The Gambia probes child deaths linked to paracetamol syrup
The government of The Gambia is launching a probe into the recent deaths of dozens of young children from kidney failure and possible links to a paracetamol syrup, the country’s health director said. “Dozens of children [under the age of five] have died in the last three months,” The Gambia’s director of health services, Mustapha Bittaye, told Reuters on Thursday.…
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Tinubu mourns ‘revered icon’ Queen Elizabeth’s death
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth. In a statement he personally signed, Tinubu described the late monarch as a “much cherished, revered and admired Icon.” He praised the late Queen for maintaining an enduring relationship with Nigeria during her 70-year reign. “With the sad passing, today, of Queen…
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What happens at the Accession Council? The meeting where Charles will be proclaimed King
King Charles III will be proclaimed the nation’s new monarch at an Accession Council to be convened as soon as possible at St James’s Palace. The special meeting of the Privy Council is usually held within 24 hours of the death of a sovereign, before Parliament meets, and is the first official event the King will attend. While its solemn…
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Buhari urges Nigerians to have faith in the armed forces, vows to sustain operational tempo on security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Lagos urged Nigerians to believe in the capability of the armed forces to safeguard and bring long-lasting peace and stability to the country.Declaring open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games, LAGOS 2022, the President assured Nigerians that the armed forces would continue to sustain their operational tempo to contain the security challenges in the country.He…
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Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96. Here’s what happens next for the throne, currency, and more
Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96. Most British people have never known life without the Queen. Queen Elizabeth on May 22, 2021. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and reigned for 70 years, until her death on September 8, 2022. For at least 12 days after her death, Britain will grind…
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PHOTO NEWS: Remi Tinubu, Nana Shettima visit Adamu
Wife of All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and wife of the presidential running mate, Hajia Nana Kashim-Shettima on Thursday paid a visit to the party’s National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu where they shared their plans to mobilise Nigerian women to vote for the party as the country moves to the campaign for the 2023 general elections.
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King Charles, Prime Minister Liz Truss mourn Queen Elizabeth’s death
King Charles and United Kingdom Prime Minister Liz Truss has mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth. Buckingham Palace announced the passing of Queen Elizabeth aged 96 on Thursday. King Charles in his statement, said the Queen was a much-loved mother. “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and…
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BREAKING: Buckingham Palace announces Queen Elizabeth’s death
The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow,” Buckingham Palace said. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the world’s oldest head of state. On her death, the…
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$496m arbitration: OBJ, Atiku, PDP criminally negligent – BMO
The Buhari Media Organisation says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar were criminally negligent on the Ajaokuta Steel concession agreement from which President Muhammadu Buhari has now liberated the country at the cost of $496m. BMO said in a statement signed by its Chairman, Niyi Akinsiju and Secretary, Cassidy Madueke that the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari commissions Naval Sports Complex in Lagos, declares 12th Nigerian Navy Games open
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Lagos commissioned the new Navy Sports Complex and declared open the 12th Nigerian Navy Games. In company of the President are Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo. Other military top brass at the event include Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya and Chief of…
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