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According to a local source, the attackers took to their heels and disappeared into the nearby bushes on sighting the advancing troops.
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By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called for the swift implementation of the Nigeria-China Aquatic Products Protocol, urging stakeholders to translate the agreement into increased exports, foreign exchange earnings and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses. Tegbe made the call during a courtesy visit and reception following the signing of the […]
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By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives Committee on South-South Development Commission has called for urgent action to address the prolonged gas seepage in Bille Community, Rivers State, and the oil spill affecting Odidi Federated Community in Delta State. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Julius Pondi, made the call on Thursday during a stakeholders’ […]
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By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — Indigenes of Umuawafor, Umuokereke and Umunwogu villages in Isiala Aro-Ngwa Autonomous Community, Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Area of Abia State, have appealed to the state government to stop further acquisition of their land for development projects. The community made the appeal during a protest against reports that the state government […]
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By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Benue State Police Command has rescued a newborn baby allegedly stolen shortly after delivery at a healthcare facility in Gboko and arrested 11 suspects in connection with the incident. The baby was reportedly recovered from the custody of the alleged principal suspect and subsequently reunited with the mother. The State […]
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By Femi Bolaji JALINGO: The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Taraba State Government to implement outstanding agreements with the union or face industrial action. The branch Chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, disclosed this on Thursday following a resolution of the union’s congress. […]
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A US federal court on Thursday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University which accused the prestigious institution of permitting antisemitism during pro-Palestinian rallies on campus.
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According to Singh, Nigeria’s position as Africa’s largest economy and one of the world’s most populous countries makes its participation in BRICS significant.
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By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per cent of the curriculum. The initiative is aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical skills to become job creators and agricultural entrepreneurs. The Minister of […]
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Makinde urged candidates seeking to replace the current government to clearly explain what they would do differently if elected.
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