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Business

Naira Depreciates To N1,230/$ At Parallel Market

Naira Depreciates To N1,230/$ At Parallel Market

The naira reversed the appreciation trend at the parallel section of the foreign exchange market on Friday. The local currency depreciated by 17.14 percent to N1,230 per dollar — from N1,050/$ on April 17. Currency traders, known as bureau de ...

Health

NCDC: Lassa Fever Killed 20 Across 16 States In One Week

NCDC: Lassa Fever Killed 20 Across 16 States In One Week

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said it registered new cases of Lassa fever and 20 deaths across 16 states in one week. According to the NCDC, the period spans from February 26 to March 3. The NCDC, via its official websi...

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Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom

Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists In Akwa Ibom

The police command in Akwa Ibom says it has arrested 22 suspects for cult-related activities in the state and in connection with the murder of one of its operatives, one Insp. Usang Egbe. This is contained in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), S...