Category: news
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Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been inaugurated amid ongoing unrest and a nationwide internet blackout following disputed elections. Hassan, who reportedly won 98% of the vote, was sworn in despite the main opposition party, Chadema, rejecting the results and calling for new elections, alleging the vote was a sham.
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Nigerian Education Loan Fund NELDUND has announced that applications for its student loan scheme have exceeded one million within less than a year of its launch on May 24, 2024, marking one of the largest take-ups for a government-backed social program. According to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, over N116 billion has been disbursed to…
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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Professor Joash Amupitan, has assured that the upcoming Anambra State off-cycle governorship election will be peaceful and credible, citing extensive preparations and a collective commitment to non-violence. During the signing of the Peace Accord organized by the National Peace Committee, he praised the effort’s role in reducing…
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Borussia Dortmund will host Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the German Cup, while Bayern Munich will face a challenging away match against Union Berlin. While Sunday’s draw pitted holders Stuttgart against second-tier Bochum, two-time winners RB Leipzig will play Bundesliga 2 side Magdeburg. Additionally, Borussia Mönchengladbach will play at home against St. Pauli,…
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Report says Average cost of imported premium motor spirit (petrol) has decreased to N829.77 per litre, lower than the ex-depot price of locally produced fuel, prompting discussions on Nigeria’s fuel pricing. Despite this drop, local refineries like Dangote’s remain more expensive at N877 per litre. Prior this development, Nigerian government, led by President Bola…
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Moroccans are celebrating the UN Security Council’s strong endorsement of their plan to maintain sovereignty over Western Sahara, despite a divided vote. The UN resolution supports the idea of genuine autonomy for the territory under Moroccan control as the most feasible solution to the long-standing dispute, which has persisted since Spain’s withdrawal in 1975.…
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President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in the coming days to discuss recent claims of Christian persecution in Nigeria. The meeting aims to address issues related to insurgency and terrorism, with both leaders expressing a shared commitment to combating these threats. Before now, Trump had previously threatened military action…
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Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted dust haze and thunderstorms across various regions from today Monday to Wednesday, advising citizens to exercise caution. The weather outlook predicts slight dust haze in northern states such as Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, and parts of Kaduna on Monday, with sunshine in other areas. Isolated thunderstorms are further…
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House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to provide cassava farmers with easy access to short-term loans to boost food security and strengthen the agricultural value chain. The lawmakers also called on President Bola Tinubu to revive the defunct Presidential Committee on Cassava Initiative to improve farmers’ welfare…
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United States has deployed disaster relief teams to the Caribbean following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced. He said the U.S. is coordinating with the governments of Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and The Bahamas, sending rescue teams and lifesaving supplies, though Cuba was not mentioned. According to State…
