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A fertility expert, Dr. Stephen Hwande, says that pain during intercourse, increased menstrual cramping and increased urination are early signs of fibroid. The Managing Director of First Fertility Hospital, Makurdi, Hwande, said on Tuesday in Makurdi that heavy bleeding between or during one’s period, that result into blood clots, may also signify fibroid. He said, “When menstruation last longer than …

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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have concluded plans to hold a protest rally over the state of the nation. According to agency report, the protest code named ‘national day of action against corruption and for good governance’ will hold simultaneously in Abuja and Lagos. NLC president, Comrade Ayuba Wabba who addressed journalists on the …

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Olabode Adaramola The Niger state Police command have  recorded a major success in restoring law and order in some parts of the state with the  arrest of 195 suspects who have been unleashing terror on the residents of the state in recent times among whom were  suspected kidnappers, cattle rustlers and other sundry  criminals. The State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji  …

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Private sector operators on Monday said Federal Government’s engagement of key stakeholders in the development process of the national economy plan showed a genuine desire to rapidly grow the economy, but pointed out that diligent implementation was key to achieving the goal. Captains of industry and heads of the various Chambers of Commerce and Industry across the country, who gathered …

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Ajibola Alao Ajibola Alao, 29, a member of a one chance gang arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command, has disclosed that his failure to heed his late mother’s advice not to be fraudulent caused his arrest. Alao was chased and arrested on Thursday February 2, 2017 around noon during one of …

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First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, Zenith Bank Plc, Access Bank Plc and the United Bank for Africa Plc have been named among ‘The Top 500 Banking Brands’ of The Banker magazine of the Financial Times  and Brand Finance, London, United Kingdom. In a statement on Sunday by the Country Representative, Nigeria, The Banker magazine, Mr. Kunle Ogedengbe, First Bank led the four other …

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President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors. The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice …

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  The Ministry of Budget and National Planning is in the process of finalizing Nigeria’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (NERGP) 2017 – 2020 development process. The plan is expected to be formally launched by President Mohammadu Buhari within the month. As part of efforts towards carrying the critical sectors along and ensuring successful development of the Plan, a Forum …

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The Africa Development Bank says it has approved a loan of $155m for Economic and Power Sector Reform Programme in Nigeria. The Senior Communications Officer of AfDB, Fatimah Alkali, in Abuja on Friday said that the loan became effective in October, 19, 2012. Recent media reports had indicated that there might be a face-off between the Senate and the Federal …

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Olabode Adaramola Niger State government released N4.45 billion as salary bail out to 12 of the 25 local government areas of the state in 2016, insisting that no council is being owed by the state government. Commissioner for Local Government, Community Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Haliru Zakari Jikantoro disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday after the weekly state executive …

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