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US appoints Chief Prosecutor as COVID-19 Fraud surpasses $8bn

The US Justice Department appointed a chief prosecutor on Thursday to crack down on COVID-19 pandemic fraud, which is estimated to have cost the government more than $8 billion.

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World Glaucoman Week: Many Nigerians losing sight due to ignorance

Chairman of the Nigeria Optometric Association, Cross River Chapter, Dr. Onyebuchi Ndukwe, says that many Nigerians are losing their sight to glaucoma irreversibly due to ignorance.

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Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, says WHO

The World Health Organisation has alerted that attack on hospitals, ambulances and other health care facilities in Ukraine have increased rapidly in recent days,...

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UN agencies warn against consumption of sick, dead animals

The Food and Agriculture Organisation, the World Organisation for Animal Health and the World Health Organisation have called on hunters not to track animals that appear sick or harvest those that are found dead.

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Third Vessel Lost In Strait Of Hormuz

The GFS Pride and Cape Dao sank near the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours of projectile strikes, as Iran escalates attacks on shipping and Brent stays above $100. Two commercial ships — a container vessel and a dry bulk carrier — sank within 24 hours of each...

Red Sea Crisis: How Much Is Africa Paying for a War It Isn’t Fighting?

LN247’s The Agenda examines the economic consequences of disrupted shipping routes, maritime security threats and the need for Africa to strengthen its economic resilience. The Red Sea crisis is raising important questions about Africa’s exposure to international conflicts and the impact of maritime insecurity on global trade. As...

Kenya Raises Petrol by 6%, Diesel 4.5% As Iran War Hits Pump Prices

Kenya's EPRA raised petrol 6% and diesel 4.5% for October 15–November 14, with Nairobi diesel hitting KSh 227.76. Kerosene jumped 14.9%. Here's the full breakdown. Kenya raises fuel prices as the Middle East war reaches the pump Kenya's Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) raised maximum retail fuel prices...