Welders association writes Chevron, threatens to halts activities in Delta
Nigerian Welders Association (NWA) Gbaramatu, Ogulagha and Egbema Kingdoms have threatens to disrupt Chevron Limited in Delta State over claimed marginalisation.
Regular medical examinations are preventive measures against diseases, says don
A don, Dr Acho Orabuchi, has advised Nigerians, especially the aged, to cultivate the habit of going for annual comprehensive medical examinations as preventive measures against diseases.
Zambia’s central bank says delayed IMF programme affecting kwacha currency
Zambia’s Central Bank Governor Denny Kalyalya, said on Wednesday the delay in reaching a conclusion for an aid programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had put pressure on the kwacha currency.
Pakistan court orders release of Islamist blamed for Mumbai attacks
A Pakistani court on Wednesday ordered the release from house arrest of an Islamist leader accused by the U.S. and India of masterminding attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai in 2008.
1,000 pupils dewormed in Taraba
Two NGOs — Beam a Smile Humanitarian Foundation and Keziah and Mary Foundation — have jointly executed a deworming exercise in Ardo-kola and Lau Local Government areas of Taraba.
Brazil’s lower house approves higher mining royalties
Brazil’s lower house of Congress early on Wednesday approved a bill raising mining royalty rates on a wide range of commodities from iron ore to gold — part of broader reforms for the sector proposed by President Michel Temer to boost the economy.
