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The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says at least n 140,000 international passports are uncollected nationwide.   About 40,000 of the total 140,000 are in the Alausa passport office in Ikeja, Tony Akuneme, the NIS spokesperson, disclosed.   He explained that the majority of the uncollected passports had wrong phone contacts and …

Announcing the news, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that it has already begun contacting communities to ensure a smooth operation.  Measles, which is preventable, remains a major health problem in Ethiopia, with several outbreaks reported in different parts of the country, the UN health agency said.  Vaccinations are planned across the nation for a total of 15.5 million youngsters aged nine to 59 months, including in hard-to-reach places affected by drought …

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But an amendment to ensure paid sick leave for railroad workers failed to pass the US Senate’s 60-vote threshold. The United States Senate has passed a bill forcing railroad unions to accept a deal that would increase wages to avoid a nationwide strike that was anticipated to have devastating economic effects. …

The Federal Government has denied reports that it has begun a massive nationwide recruitment for positions in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Naija News reports that the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Dr. Mary Ogbe, made this known in a statement on Sunday. She said no announcement …

Iran has said it would take legal action against the United States, accusing it of “direct involvement” in the protests sweeping the country. Anti-government protests have gripped Iran since the Sept.16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being pulled off the streets of Tehran by morality police and …

Hundreds of Republican midterm candidates have questioned or spread misinformation about the 2020 election. Hundreds of Republican midterm candidates have questioned or spread misinformation about the 2020 election. Together they represent a growing consensus in the Republican Party, and a potential threat to American democracy. Together they represent a growing …

Here is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Read below… Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our …

Public art events specialist Wild in Art is hosting 11 interactive art trails across the UK until mid-September, delivering a free cultural activity for families while also injecting £600,000 into creative communities and supporting local charities. Locations for the art trails stretch from Southampton to Belfast, and they will feature …

Nollywood is set to thrill movie enthusiasts yet again with a blockbuster movie, C.O.L.D which will hit cinemas nationwide from Friday, August 12 this year.    The high-budget action-packed film premiers a stellar cast including Pete Edochie, RMD, Hilda Dokubo, Ireti Doyle, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Ik Ogbonna, Keppy Ekpeyong, Lisa …