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- January 24, 2025
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UNICEF decries high out-of-school children rate in Kano, Jigawa, Katsina
The United Nations Children’s Fund has decried alarming the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria’s North-West region with unpleasant statistics from Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states. The Chief, UNICEF Field Office, Kano State, Mr Rahama Farah said this on Friday in Kano during a briefing to mark the 2025 edition of the International Day of
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The United Nations Children’s Fund has decried alarming the number of out-of-school children in Nigeria’s North-West region with unpleasant statistics from Katsina, Kano and Jigawa states. The Chief, UNICEF Field Office, Kano State, Mr Rahama Farah said this on Friday in Kano during a briefing to mark the 2025 edition of the International Day of
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- January 24, 2025
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FG saved $10bn from subsidy removal in 2023- Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that removing the fuel subsidy has impacted the economy positively, with the Federal Government saving as much as $10bn in 2023. Kalu, a member of the All Progressives Congress, also added that the policy has led to a 22% increase in dollar remittances
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The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that removing the fuel subsidy has impacted the economy positively, with the Federal Government saving as much as $10bn in 2023. Kalu, a member of the All Progressives Congress, also added that the policy has led to a 22% increase in dollar remittances
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- January 24, 2025
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Trump visits California, N’Carolina amidst emergency funding row
United States President Donald Trump made his first trip Friday since returning to power, heading to fire-scorched California and hurricane-hit North Carolina as a row blazed over disaster funding. The visit came as the White House said deportation flights on military aircraft had begun, launching Trump’s promised operation to expel “millions” of undocumented migrants. On
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United States President Donald Trump made his first trip Friday since returning to power, heading to fire-scorched California and hurricane-hit North Carolina as a row blazed over disaster funding. The visit came as the White House said deportation flights on military aircraft had begun, launching Trump’s promised operation to expel “millions” of undocumented migrants. On
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- January 24, 2025
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Sowore to appear before police Monday over viral extortion video
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that he will appear before the Nigerian Police Force on Monday following an invitation related to a viral video he released of an alleged extortion at a police checkpoint in Lagos. Sharing a picture of the official invitation letter in a post on X.com on Friday,
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Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has revealed that he will appear before the Nigerian Police Force on Monday following an invitation related to a viral video he released of an alleged extortion at a police checkpoint in Lagos. Sharing a picture of the official invitation letter in a post on X.com on Friday,
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- January 24, 2025
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Kogi disburses N316.5m bursary to 8,750 students
The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of bursary scholarship support of over N316m to 8,750 undergraduate students who are indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country. A breakdown of the figure showed that out of the 8,750 verified students, 8,549 undergraduates would get N30,000 each, while 201 law students would
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The Kogi State Government has commenced the disbursement of bursary scholarship support of over N316m to 8,750 undergraduate students who are indigenes of the state in tertiary institutions across the country. A breakdown of the figure showed that out of the 8,750 verified students, 8,549 undergraduates would get N30,000 each, while 201 law students would
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- January 24, 2025
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Sanwo-Olu to unveil 10 new ferries
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will unveil 10 ferries to enhance transportation in his bid to boost the socioeconomic development of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, disclosed this on Friday at the Joint Citizens Media Engagement Forum, in Lagos. According to him, the unveiling of the 10 ferries will
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will unveil 10 ferries to enhance transportation in his bid to boost the socioeconomic development of the state. The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, disclosed this on Friday at the Joint Citizens Media Engagement Forum, in Lagos. According to him, the unveiling of the 10 ferries will
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- January 24, 2025
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Tinubu hails Finland for Simon Ekpa’s arrest
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for its decisive intervention in the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, describing it as a crucial step towards preserving Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. Tinubu stated this on Friday in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, at
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Finnish government for its decisive intervention in the arrest and detention of Simon Ekpa, describing it as a crucial step towards preserving Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. Tinubu stated this on Friday in Abuja while receiving Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms. Sanna Selin, at
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- January 24, 2025
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Edo confirms Lassa fever outbreak, activates emergency response measures
The Edo State Government on Friday said there is a new outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and called on the people to report any suspected case. The state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this at a press conference in Benin, the state capital. He also urged improvement in hygienic conditions to reduce
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The Edo State Government on Friday said there is a new outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state and called on the people to report any suspected case. The state Commissioner for Health, Cyril Oshiomhole, stated this at a press conference in Benin, the state capital. He also urged improvement in hygienic conditions to reduce
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- January 24, 2025
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EPL: Van Nistelrooy unfazed by Leicester’s slump, backs players to rebound
Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he is not worried about being sacked as he works to end a seven-game losing streak that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy earned four points from his first two games in charge after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium in
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Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy insists he is not worried about being sacked as he works to end a seven-game losing streak that has left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Van Nistelrooy earned four points from his first two games in charge after replacing Steve Cooper at the King Power Stadium in
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- January 24, 2025
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Russia-Ukraine war avoidable if Trump was President in 2020 – Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a “smart” leader who might have prevented the conflict from starting in 2022. Kyiv reacted quickly, warning against being excluded from negotiations. The Russian leader did not say when talks would take place, and
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he was ready for talks with US counterpart Donald Trump on Ukraine, praising him as a “smart” leader who might have prevented the conflict from starting in 2022. Kyiv reacted quickly, warning against being excluded from negotiations. The Russian leader did not say when talks would take place, and
