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Littoral: Family demands arrest of son’s killers

A grieving family in Loum Chantier in the Moungo Division of the Littoral region has implored gendarmes of Loum to investigate and lay hands on individuals who beat their son, Tata Louis Marie aka Bobo to death on July 21, 2024.

Bobo whose mortal rem…

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Road crashes: Death toll up by over 12 per cent in first half of 2024

The death toll recorded through road crashes from January to June 2024 increased by 12.97 per cent as compared to the same period last year, the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has said.

However, road crash incidents between January and June 2…

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Tinubu underscores importance of sustaining democracy

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasised the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions.

The president spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambas…

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National Rental Assistance Scheme benefits 2,074 individuals – Minister

The National Rental Assistance Scheme introduced by the government in 2023 to provide loans to income workers has so far benefited 2,074 individuals, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Finance Minister, says.

He said this on Tuesday while presenting the Mid-…

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North West region: Environmentalists urge plastic reduction to fight floods

On a normal bright day in Bamenda, the chief city of the North West region, there is bustling and hustling, the town is alive, busier than a beehive. The beautiful landscape gives the city a touch of uniqueness, a sense of belonging, and a place to vi…

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Leadership, strategic thinking required in dealing with Africa’s challenges – Ayorkor Botchwey

Ms Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has emphasised ‘leadership and strategic thinking’ in dealing with the challenges confronting the African continent.

She said there were ‘resources and opportunities’…

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Protest: Arewa centre fears negative impact on national security, stability

The Arewa House Centre for Research and Historical Documentation, says the planned nationwide protest will have potential negative impacts on the nation’s security, stability and development.

This is contained in a Communiqué issued at the end of a O…

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Government resolves to fight human trafficking

Dr Afisah Zakaria, Chief Director, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, says the Government has resolved to fight human trafficking.

She said under regulation 7 of the Human Trafficking Legislative Instrument, the Ministry was obligate…