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National

World Bank Approves $700m Loan For Nigeria

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The World Bank has approved a $700 million dollar loan for the Nigeria Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme (SURWASH). It made the announcement in a statement on...

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National

We Have Been Borrowing From Recovered Loot – Minister Of Finance

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The Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed has revealed that the government has been borrowing from recovered loots to fund the budget. The minister also revealed that the government has...

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Africa Metro plus

Police Officer Unconsciously Fall From Patrol Car, Dies On The Spot

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A police Constable, identified as Emmanuel Walubengo, who was attached to Field Force Unit (FFU) Uganda has been confirmed dead after falling off a speeding police patrol vehicle. The accident happened at Labong-ogali...

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National

FG To Pay ₦5,000 To 1m Nigerians For 6months, See Who Are Eligible

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Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar, has said that the federal government is set to commence the payment of #5,000 to 1 million Urban Informal Workers for six...

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National

41 Offices Destroyed In 14 States Since 2019 – INEC

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Mahmood Yakubu, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has disclosed that 41 of its offices have been attacked in 14 states since 2019. Mahmood disclosed this at the emergency...

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Local News

Occupants of govt complex declare protest, accuse IBEDC of tampering with transformer in Osogbo

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Occupants of the new Orisumbare Shopping complex in Osogbo on Thursday, accused the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, of fraudulently inflating its electricity bills. The occupants of the government-owned complex blocked the entrance of...

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Africa

Bah Ndaw: How Jonathan Secured Release Of Malian President, PM Ouane

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Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, mediation efforts has led to the release of the interim President of Mali, Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister, Moctar Ouane, by army officers, lead by Assimi Goita. Jonathan’s Media...

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National

Brekete family goes off Air as NBC suspends licence of Ahmad Isah’s Human Rights Radio

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The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the licence of Ahmad Isah’s Human Rights Radio for “recurring unprofessional conduct”. In a BBC Africa Eye documentary, the activist was seen slapping a lady who was...

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Local News National

Disbandment Of SARS Created A Vacuum In Policing – IGP

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The acting inspector-general of police, Alkali Baba has stated that the disbandment of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) created a vacuum in policing the country. This was stated by the acting IGP...

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Education

Ekiti Health Provost Suspended After 100 Students Hospitalised Over Fumigation exercise

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EKSG SUSPENDS PROVOST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AS STATE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATIONS INTO CONTROVERSIAL FUMIGATION EXERCISE THAT LANDED OVER 100 STUDENTS IN HOSPITAL The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has directed the suspension...