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UNIZIK apologises as staff lament salary deductions

Tension is currently brewing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, over the sudden slash of staff’s February salaries. It was gathered that after a delay in the payment of February...

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Nigeria blacklists Simon Ekpa, 16 others, organisations for terrorism financing

The Nigeria Sanctions Committee has designated 17 individuals and organizations over their alleged involvement in terrorism financing. Those named on the list include Simon Ekpa, Godstime Promise...

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NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining, seeks stronger security measures

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has revealed a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country. NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, made this statement...

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RCCG parish covers medical bills of five newborns

To commemorate the 83rd birthday of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the RCCG Joseph’s Palace, Lagos, provided care packages and settled the medical...

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PICTORIAL: FRSC blames speeding for fatal accident in Anambra

The Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra State blamed uncontrolled speeding for the death of four persons in a road crash that occurred along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge, Idemili South...

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Microsoft plans $297m AI investment in South Africa

Microsoft Corporation will invest an additional $297 million in South Africa by the end of 2027 to expand its cloud and Artificial Intelligence capacity in the country, Vice Chairman Brad Smith said on...

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Coal mine threatens endangered black rhinos at Zimbabwe parks

A proposed coal mining project in Zimbabwe’s Hwange Park, renowned for its safaris, poses a threat to its endangered black rhino population, the southern African country’s national parks management...

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Vaginal delivery after two CS dangerous, gynaecologists warn pregnant women

Attempting labour and vaginal delivery after two previous caesarean sections could lead to a rupture of the uterine scar, resulting in severe bleeding and possible death of the expectant mother and her...

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Impeachment fever grips Rivers amid Fubara, Assembly stand-off

Following the Supreme Court ruling affirming the legitimacy of the Rivers State House of Assembly led by Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, MUHAMMED LAWAL reports that there has been tension in the state over...

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Nigeria’s $1.1bn loan request may be granted soon – W’Bank

The World Bank may approve a total of $1.13bn in loans for Nigeria before the end of March 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to support the country’s economic resilience, health security, and education...

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Probing IBB over my father’s death unnecessary— Abiola’s son

Jamiu Abiola, the son of the late winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Abiola, has stated that probing former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, over the death of...

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Tornadoes, storms kill 27 in US

At least 27 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said. Local news showed roofs torn off homes and...

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National blackout hits Panama, water supply disrupted

Panama was scrambling to restore power on Sunday after a nighttime blackout plunged the Central American country into darkness. The power cut, which struck shortly before midnight, was caused by damage...

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Security operatives foil bandits’ attack in Katsina, kill one

Joint security operatives in Katsina State foiled a bandits’ attack and killed one suspect during the operation on Saturday. A statement by the Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar...

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Ekiti N’Assembly caucus congratulates Oyebanji on ‘Man of the Year award’

Ekiti State National Assembly Caucus has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on being named Silverbird Man of the Year. The caucus described the award as a recognition of his “exemplary leadership”...

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Peter Obi donates ₦10m to Anambra nursing school

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Tansian College of Nursing, Oba, Anambra State. Obi, who made the donation during his visit to the institution on...

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PICTORIAL: NDLEA intercepts cocaine concealed in prayer beads, shoes

Officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted cocaine concealed in prayer beads and locally made shoes. The agency disclosed that the suspects were intercepted while trying to...

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Nightclub fire kills 50 in North Macedonia

A fire that broke out at a nightclub in North Macedonia where more than a thousand people had gathered for a concert killed at least 50 people, state news agency MIA reported on Sunday. Citing the...

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NELFUND plans software for students with disabilities

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has said plans are underway to introduce specialised software aimed at ensuring that students with disabilities in higher institutions can fully take advantage of its...

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Ex-gov Lamido rejects El-Rufai’s call to join SDP

Former Jigawa State Governor and Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Sule Lamido, has dismissed a call by ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, urging opposition leaders to join the Social...

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