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China has called on the international community to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty following a threat of military action by the United States. The Chinese government expressed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, praising its efforts in guiding Nigeria’s development according to its own conditions. According to Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, China opposes…
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Imo State House of Assembly has moved to strengthen the state’s education sector by adopting a motion calling for a comprehensive state policy on free and mandatory basic education, digital enhancement, a student loan help desk, and the creation of an Education Trust Fund (ETF) as part of the 10-Year Imo Development Plan. The motion,…
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Sports promoter Eddie Hearn has not ruled out the possibility of a surprise bout between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, as Paul searches for a new opponent. Originally, Paul was scheduled to face Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis in Miami on November 14. However, the fight is now in doubt after Davis faced allegations of battery and…
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President of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), Yinka Folami, has announced that the Nigerian government will soon stop foreign airlines from selling tickets in dollars, calling the practice a crime against the economy. He explained that this move is part of efforts to reduce pressure on the naira and foreign exchange,…
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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.…
