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Kogi probes examination malpractice in WASSCE 2024

The Kogi State Ministry of Education, on Tuesday, inaugurated an Examination Misconduct, Investigation, and Disciplinary Committee to probe the involvement…

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Tinubu arrives Immigration HQ to unveil technology complex

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the Nigeria Immigration Service headquarters in Abuja to unveil its Technology Innovation Complex. Tinubu,…

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US elections, national anthem, Bobrisky top Nigeria’s 2024 Google search trends

Google on Tuesday unveiled its 2024 Year in Search for Nigeria, highlighting that the top three news searches of the…

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What Nigerians are buying this festive season

With the year nearing its end, Nigerians are gearing up for the festive season, a time of celebration, reflection, and…

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Haysom: Elections Commission pledges to develop clear electoral timeline

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of UNMISS, Nicholas Haysom on Tuesday said the National Elections Commission (NEC)…

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Mamelodi Sundowns announce Miguel Cardoso as new coach

Chair Tlhopie Motsepe confirms coach Manqoba Mngqithi was parting ways with the club Read Full Story

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Homa Bay: Fear grips village as monkeys chase women and children, destroy crops

Homa Bay residents are now living in panic after monkeys raid their homes steal food. They decried that the monkeys…

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Ghana legend Michael Essien returns to Ghana with FC Nordsjaelland, receives warm welcome

Legendary midfielder Michael Essien displayed his cultural dance skills as he performed 'boborbor' with a cultural group following Nordsjaelland's visit…

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Nairobi: Chaos as police teargas, arrest women protesting against rising femicide cases

Police officers have lobbed tear gas at women who were protesting against increasing femicide cases in the country.Amid the process,…

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TotalEnergies Kenya projects 25% drop in profit, cites high interest rates

TotalEnergies Kenya, a key player in the country's economy, announced a reduction in its profit, citing high loan interest rates…

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Stellantis, Chinese firm CATL plan $4bn battery plant in Spain

Car giant Stellantis and Chinese manufacturer CATL said Tuesday they would build a $4.3-billion factory to make electric vehicle batteries…

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Illegal miner surfaces in Stilfontein with request for more food, tobacco

Another suspected illegal miner has surfaced at a shaft in Stilfontein, North West, bringing a letter requesting more food supplies…

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Meta warns against holiday shopping scams

Social media giant Meta announced Monday a worldwide anti-scam awareness campaign aimed at protecting users from fraudulent schemes during the…

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POLL | What should be done to address overcrowding in prisons?

The correctional services department is grappling with an alarming 46% average overcrowding rate, according to minister Pieter Groenewald. Read Full…

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Top 10 Nigerian holiday destinations to explore this festive season

When considering holiday destinations this festive season, Nigeria deserves the top spot on your list. This West African gem boasts…

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Enyimba sign ex-Super Eagles striker, Ideye

Nigeria striker and 2013 AFCON winner Brown Ideye has joined nine-time Nigerian champions, Enyimba, until the end of the 2024/25…

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JUST IN: ASUU declares indefinite strike in Bayelsa varsity

The Academic Staff Union of Universities at Bayelsa State Government-owned Niger Delta University has declared an indefinite strike over the…

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VIDEO: Ex-gov Yahaya Bello appears at FCT High Court for bail hearing

A former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday, appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja for…

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Corruption trial: Israel’s PM Netanyahu in court to testify

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in court in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to testify for the first time in…

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NOA to translate tax reform bills in 36 local languages – Official

The National Orientation Agency (NOA), says it will translate the proposed tax reform bills and other critical national issues into…

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Shettima hails TY Danjuma’s role in Nigeria’s stability on 87th birthday

Vice President Kashim Shettima has hailed former Defence Minister, Lieutenant-General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, on his 87th birthday. He described the…

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Actors Guild appoints caretaker committee in Abia

The National Executive Council of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has appointed Emmanuel Ehumadu as the Chairman, Interim Caretaker…

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FAAN begins sales of 2025 airport e-tags December 26

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the sales of the 2025 e-tags will be available for…

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A holistic approach to food security and climate resilience in Northern Bahr el Ghazal

The “Boosting Climate-Sensitive Local Food Systems” project, implemented by Welthungerhilfe (WHH) in partnership with the South Sudan Agriculture Producers Union…

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Mashimbyi not stressing about outcome as Proteas look forward to historic home Test

New Proteas women’s coach Mandla Mashimbyi says the result of his side’s one-off Test against England will not be the…

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WATCH | VW Polo Vivo scores four-star Global NCAP safety rating

The popular Volkswagen Polo Vivo has been awarded a four-star safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (Global…

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Juba County passes 2024-2025 budget, revenue collection plan

Juba County commissioner Emmanuel Tete Ezbon on Monday approved a unified revenue collection schedule to be used in the 13…

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Egypt’s amb. in Dakar stresses keenness on promoting bilateral cooperation with Senegal

Egypt’s ambassador in Dakar Khaled Aref stressed Cairo’s keenness on enhancing bilateral cooperation with Senegal, especially in the fields of…

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Caterham adopts immersion-cooled batteries for Project V prototype

Caterham has confirmed it will use immersion-cooled battery technology developed by Xing Mobility in its electric sports coupé prototype, Project…

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Top travel trends to consider before going on holiday

Avoid hectic itineraries that make trips more stressful than they should be. Read Full Story

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Home affairs offices to stay open two hours longer for next two weeks

The home affairs department offices will close at 6pm instead of 4pm from Tuesday until December 20 for all services.…

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Galatasaray suffers new Osimhen setback days after record-breaking strike

Turkish Super Lig outfit, Galatasaray, has been hit with a fresh Victor Osimhen setback days after the Nigerian striker etched…

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Kiptum’s alleged baby mama visits his parents, denies claims they don’t have toilet: “Uwongo”

Edna Awuor, a 22-year-old woman who is alleged to be Kelvin Kiptum's baby mama, visited his parents' home in Elgeyo-Marakwet…

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