- Africa
- June 24, 2024
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Zanzibar presidential term limit extension talk sparks condemnation in Tanzania
The Zanzibar State House quickly denounced the term extension proposal, and it was also condemned by both former leaders from CCM and opposition members
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- Biz & Economy
- June 24, 2024
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BlockDAG Dominates With X1 App Beta Launch, Sold 11.7B Coins as Arweave Price Volatility Remains High While MKR Recovers
Amid fluctuating markets, the Arweave price struggles under its macro-downtrend, sparking discussions of its future stability. Concurrently, the Maker (MKR) read more BlockDAG Dominates With X1 App Beta Launch, Sold 11.7B Coins as Arweave Price Volatility Remains High While MKR Recovers
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- Local News
- June 24, 2024
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Bandits kill Sokoto varsity deputy vice chancellor
Some suspected bandits have killed the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto State, Prof. Yusuf Saidu. This was revealed in a post shared by a senior staff of the university, Mohammed Sajo, on his social media handle on Monday. Sajo said, “He was attacked and killed by the suspected Bandits today (Monday) on Read More
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- Local News
- June 24, 2024
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Ex-APC chieftain, Princewill worries over political unrest in Rivers
Tonye Princewill A former chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) and business mogul, Prince Tonye Princewill, has expressed worry over ongoing political unrest in Rivers State. He has, therefore, canvassed for peace to attract the needed investment that will drive socio-economic growth in the state. Princewill lamented that the narratives about the oil-rich Rivers within the international community is negative and may have affected investments. Princewill spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital, insisting that…
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- Local News
- June 24, 2024
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I shared a cell with confessed murderers, starved for days – FIJ journalist, Ojukwu
A reporter with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism, Daniel Ojukwu, who was abducted in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH Newspapers has recounted his harrowing experience after being abducted by the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of Police and held captive for 10 days. He revealed that he was detained alongside confessed murderers Read More
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- Local News
- June 24, 2024
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Mali jails 10 for seeking return to civilian rule
Mali has jailed 10 opponents of the ruling military junta, including leading opposition politicians, for demanding a return to civilian rule, their lawyers told AFP on Monday. The lawyers said the ten, who include the heads of parties and groups who signed a March declaration urging the restoration of democracy, are accused of illegal gatherings Read More
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- Local News
- June 24, 2024
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COAS justifies soldiers deployment for peacekeeping despite security challenges
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said the Nigerian troops participate in peacekeeping missions because of the several requests for their deployment in troubled countries. He added that the recognition of the capability and dedication of his personnel have led to the high requests. The PUNCH in 2022 reported that over 640 Read More
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- Biz & Economy
- June 24, 2024
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Why Senate’s probe of CBN’s N30trn loan to FG probe is facing delays – Committee
The Senate through its Ad – hoc committee investigating the N30 trillion Ways and Means facility stated on Monday that read more Why Senate’s probe of CBN’s N30trn loan to FG probe is facing delays – Committee
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- June 24, 2024
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Holders Italy snatch late draw with Croatia to reach Euro 2024 last 16
Mattia Zaccagni’s superb last-gasp strike fired Italy into the Euro 2024 knock-outs with a 1-1 draw against Croatia in a fraught Group B clash on Monday. Italy progress in second place behind winners Spain and will face Switzerland in the last 16, while Croatia are on the verge of elimination but could still progress depending on other results later in the week. With only two points it is unlikely Zlatko Dalic’s side will qualify as one…
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- June 24, 2024
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Gunmen kill Usmanu Danfodiyo University’s deputy VC
The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Professor Yusuf Sa’idu, has been tragically killed by bandits. Sa’idu was shot dead on Monday afternoon along Kucheri in Tsafe Local Government Area (LGA) of Zamfara State. The deceased, a distinguished Biochemistry scholar from Niger State, was known for his devout religious beliefs and humble demeanour, as described by his colleague Dr. Bello Arkilla. The university announced his death in a brief…
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