- Africa
- December 12, 2024
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Sweat and stone: The children powering Nigeria’s lithium boom
Lithium mining has transformed Pasali, Nasarawa state over the past decade, creating a hub of illegal operations. Workers, including children, use primitive tools to extract and sort lithium ore. Activists…
- Local News
- December 12, 2024
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Two students die in trailer, Borno varsity bus crash
Two students of Borno State University were killed on Wednesday in an accident involving a school bus and a trailer. The bus, carrying 30 students, was hit by the trailer,…
- All News
- December 12, 2024
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Sokoto gov pledges more development projects in 2025
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured residents of intensified developmental projects in 2025. He said it’s part of his administration’s commitment to advancing the state’s infrastructure and welfare. The governor made the pledge on Wednesday while declaring open the 11th regular meeting of the State Executive Council in Sokoto. He highlighted his administration’s
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Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured residents of intensified developmental projects in 2025. He said it’s part of his administration’s commitment to advancing the state’s infrastructure and welfare. The governor made the pledge on Wednesday while declaring open the 11th regular meeting of the State Executive Council in Sokoto. He highlighted his administration’s
- All News
- December 12, 2024
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BREAKING: Kylian Mbappé cleared in Swedish rape investigation
The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced today that the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé has been closed due to a lack of sufficient evidence to proceed. This is according to multiple reports on Thursday morning. The allegations had drawn international attention, casting a shadow over the football star’s career. PUNCH Online reports
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The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced today that the inquiry into rape allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé has been closed due to a lack of sufficient evidence to proceed. This is according to multiple reports on Thursday morning. The allegations had drawn international attention, casting a shadow over the football star’s career. PUNCH Online reports
- Local News
- December 12, 2024
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Road crash kills 2 students in Borno, injures 3 others
Two students of the Borno State University were killed in a road accident involving a school bus and a trailer on Wednesday. It was gathered that three other students were…
- Politics
- December 12, 2024
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AbdulRazaq Lauds Monarch’s Peaceful, Transformative Reign
AbdulRazaq Lauds Monarch’s Peaceful, Transformative Reign The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended the Olomu of Omupo in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Muhammad Adebayo Buhari, over the peaceful co-existence and the lofty development that the town is witnessing. The governor made the commendation at the 2024 Oba Igba Festival which featured the commissioning of the new
- Politics
- December 12, 2024
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Atiku’s 2027 Ambition Against Rotational Presidency – Isiguzoro
Atiku’s 2027 Ambition Against Rotational Presidency – Isiguzoro An Ohaneze Ndigbo chieftain, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has called on Igbo politicians to shun any alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 general election. He said such partnership will be in disregard of the gentleman’s agreement governing the rotational presidency. Isiguzoro, in a statement, maintained that the conclusion of President Muhammadu
- Politics
- December 12, 2024
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Gov Sule Promises To Pay N70,500 December Salary Amid Strike
Gov Sule Promises To Pay N70,500 December Salary Amid Strike Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has assured his administration will pay N70, 500 to workers as December salary in line with the approved minimum wage. This is despite the ongoing strike by workers in the state, shutting all government offices across the state. The governor made the promise during the inauguration of the remodeled office
- Politics
- December 12, 2024
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States Decry Incessant Grid Collapse, Seek Decentralisation
States Decry Incessant Grid Collapse, Seek Decentralisation The Forum of Commissioners of Power and Energy in Nigeria, under the leadership of its chairman, Prince Eka Williams, has expressed deep concern over the frequent grid collapses plaguing the national electricity supply chain. The forum said yesterday’s incident underscored the urgent need for sustainable and decentralised solutions to ensure uninterrupted power supply for all
- Politics
- December 12, 2024
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Reintegration Of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Crucial For Regional Stability – Tinubu
Reintegration Of Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Crucial For Regional Stability – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of ECOWAS, assuring that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of Germany, Frank–Walter Steinmeier, in a State Visit at the Presidential Villa
