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Few weeks from now, the world will mark another malaria day. United Nations has made it a yearly ritual. Money- whooping amount- is spent to combat the malaise. Is the malaise abated? Today, Straightnews, your reading companion, takes a look at the amounts US and Nigerian governments are said to be sspending to bring ‘stubborn’ malaria to its knees. Available records show that United States government spent $75 million annually from 2013 – 2016 to combat the malaria scourge in Nigeria. The Guardian of April 25, 2017 quoted David J. Young, the US Deputy Chief of Mission, saying: “Today, April…

It is alleged that despite the presence of soldiers, gunmen suspected to be herdsmen Wednesday wiped out a family of four members in a midnight attack on Mbayi, Takum local government area of Taraba state. Two weeks ago, General Theophilus O. Danjuma (rtd) had accused the military of collusion with killer herdsmen to kill civilians, in which the military authorities promptly rejected the statement. Shiban Tikare, chairman of the council, who confirmed the incident said a nine-month old baby survived when the attackers stormed the village around 2 a.m, day, and slaughtered the four family members who were asleep. “We…

Sierra Leone’s opposition challenger, Julius Maada Bio secured his first term in office as a civilian Wednesday when he was declared the winner of a controversial presidential run-off — but his opponent vowed to contest the result. Bio, a former soldier who briefly led a military junta more than two decades ago, won 51.81 percent of ballots in last month’s election, according to official results. He beat incumbent Samura Kamara, who secured 48.19 percent of the vote, ending a decade in power for Kamara’s All Peoples’ Congress (APC) in the poor West African nation. Cheers and songs erupted among thousands…

The Senate says President Muhammadu Buhari has power to approve $1 billion for the procurement of arms, saying the money does not belong to him.. President Buhari had on Wednesday approved the release of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to be used in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists. But the lawmakers had taken a swipe at the presidency, saying the sum could not be released without its approval. Senator Ben Murray- Bruce, PDP, Bayelsa East, Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, told Vanguard that the presidency cannot spend such amount of money until the…

Despite the criticisms that greeted the earlier approval of the money, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday approved the release of $1 billion for the procurement of security equipment to fight insecurity in the country. It would be recalled that the National Economic Council had in 2017 approved the $1 billion to be sourced from the country’s Excess Crude Account (ECA) for the fight against Boko Haram insurgency and other violent criminal activities across the country. However, most governors and other stakeholders kicked against it on the pretext that they were not consulted before the the federal government took the decision. Brig.-Gen.…

Evicted Big Brother Naija housemates, Teddy A and Bambam, are still having a hard time trying to explain their infamous ‘toilet sex’ episode in the reality TV show to curious Nigerians. The lovebirds became an internet sensation when a video of them getting busy in the toilet of the BBNaija house went viral. Many bashed the reality show couple for their display of affection on live TV. Reno Omokri, a spokesperson for former President Goodluck Jonathan further lambasted the evicted housemates over their sexual escapades on Twitter. “If sex could bring you success in life, BamBam and Teddy A would…

Liverpool showed their European pedigree at Anfield on Wednesday night, outclassing and defeating a surprisingly lacklustre Manchester City 3-0 with Mohamed Salah and co. In full throttle. Jurgen Klopp started with his usual attacking trio of Mo Salah, Saido Mane and Roberto Firmino, while Oxlade-Chamberlain was drafted into midfield with pressing duties in mind. Pep Guardiola turned to a three-man defence of Kompany, Otamendi and Laporte to contain Liverpool’s attacking juggernauts, while Gabriel Jesus started in attack in place of injured Sergio Aguero. In a breathless opening to the game, Man City created the first opening when Leroy Sane slalomed…

The 24 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors have resolved to back President Muhammadu Buhari on holding of congresses to conduct elections of party officials at all levels. Some state governors who met with Buhari again on Wednesday declared their new position to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. A similar meeting between the President and all the governors had ended in a deadlock on Tuesday. Those who met the President on Wednesday included governors of Zamfara, Abdulazeez Yari; Plateau, Simon Lalong; Imo, Rochas Okorocha;Kano, Abdullahi Ganduje and Ogun, Ibikunle Amosun. At the end of the meeting, Yari told…

Since the closure of cinemas more than 35 years ago in the country, Saudi Arabia’s first cinema will open on April 18 in the capital Riyadh, the authorities said on Wednesday. This decision was taken after the authorities had agreed with AMC Entertainment Holdings to open up to 40 theatres in the next five years. The deeply conservative Muslim kingdom had some cinemas in the 1970s but its powerful clerics managed to close them, reflecting rising Islamist influence throughout the Arab region at the time. But the government said last year it would lift the ban as part of ambitious…

Looking for the best Nigerian blouse styles for wrapper ? Well, then you have come to the right place! The traditional costume of Nigerian women consists precisely of these two elements: blouse and wrapper. They have a long history and still remain in demand. Let’s consider the most popular combinations of colors, patterns, and fabrics that will help you always remain elegant and attractive. Lace blouse and wrapper styles A blouse is the clothing resembling a thin female shirt. The history of the blouse’s is quite long. Nowadays silk, chiffon, guipure, knitwear options are offered but the most fashionable and…