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Month: April 2024

Katsina: Army commander killed in suspected bandit ambush

During the attempt to recover his body, a fierce exchange of gunfire erupted between the military and the criminals, resulting in additional casualties, including an injured officer. A high-ranking Army officer met a tragic end in an ambush on Thursday evening in Katsina State. The attack took place in Malali village, Kankara local government area,…

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China dethrones USA as the most influential global power in Africa: Report

China has dethroned the United States of America (USA) as its approval ratings in the region rose six percentage points, from 52% in 2022 to 58% in 2023, two points ahead of the U.S. According to the report, China recorded its highest leadership approval rating in Africa in a decade, while the U.S. dropped to…

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Nigerian man beats wife to death in UK

The suspect was said to have choked his wife until she became unconscious, after which he reportedly finished her off with a skateboard. Olubunmi Abodunde, a Nigerian man, who relocated to the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, has beaten his wife, Taiwo, to death. The couple, who reportedly had three children together, arrived in the…

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Don’t hide deformed kids, they can contribute to nation’s growth – Expert

The educationist also urged people to be conscious of the causes of disabilities and take precautions. Prof Bolanle Olawuyi, of the Department of Social Sciences Education, University of Ilorin, has appealed to parents of disabled children against hiding them due to shame or stigma. Olawuyi made the call in Ilorin while delivering her paper presentation…

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Cross River Govt to compensate Calabar/Itu property owners with ₦400m

The state government shall only pay compensations to those whose property were identified in the original demolishment. The Cross River Government says it is set to pay compensations to property owners along the Calabar/Itu highway to fast track the implementation of the road project. Erasmus Ekpang, the state Commissioner for information, disclosed this in an…

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Bytedance prefers to shut down TikTok in US instead of selling it

The US market accounted for approximately 25% of TikTok’s total revenues last year. ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app TikTok, would rather shut down its US operations than sell it if all legal avenues to counter a new US law fail. Four sources familiar with the matter revealed the development according to…

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US school writes EFCC to refund $760k Yahaya Bello’s children’s fees

The school has also offered to notify the anti-corruption agency in case the Bello family tries to make additional payments. The American International School of Abuja (AISA) has requested the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to provide verified banking information to reimburse fees paid for Yahaya Bello’s children, the former governor of Kogi state….

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New minimum wage announcement on May Day not feasible – TUC president

A 37-member tripartite committee on minimum wage set up by FG to continue negotiations on new minimum wage. The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) President, Festus Osifo, has said that the much-awaited new minimum wage may not be announced on May 1. Osifo said this while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. “The…

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Governor Mbah swears in new ENSIEC officials, stresses on credible service

The chairman promised to reinvigorate ENSIEC and provide a level playing ground for all political parties. Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Friday, inaugurated the newly constituted Chairman and members of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC). Performing the ceremony at the Government House Enugu, Mbah said the electoral body’s new board was…

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Kano govt behind mass protest against Ganduje in Abuja – APC

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has recently set up a panel to investigate allegations of public asset misuse, political violence, and financial mismanagement that occurred under Ganduje’s administration. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano state orchestrated a protest in Abuja, urging for the removal…

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