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Nigerian students in UK struggle to pay fees, ordered to leave
Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the UK after a currency crisis left them struggling to pay tuition fees on time. Teesside University students were blocked from their studies and reported to the Home Office after the value of Nigeria’s naira plummeted, wiping out their savings. Some told the BBC they felt suicidal as…
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Regional bodies, integration key to deepening Africa’s Democracy, says Tinubu
Demands sub-regional action to boost intra-African trade President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the strengthening of regional economic communities to drive integration and trade ties among African nations in order to deepen democracy and accelerate development across the continent. He said through bitter experience, Nigeria has learned that the solution to poor democratic governance is to have more democracy.…
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Education Ministry takes swift action on bullying in schools
Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Tanko Sununu, has reaffirmed the Federal Ministry of Education’s unwavering commitment to combatting bullying within Nigeria’s educational institutions. Addressing the findings of a comprehensive report compiled by a committee led by Mr Adegboye Adebola, Director of Federal Quality Assurance (FEQAS), Minister Sununu commended the Committee for its meticulous examination and diligent recommendations. The…
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Tinubu appoints Shehu Mohammed as new FRSC Corps Marshal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Shehu replaces Dauda Ali Biu, who had been acting as the Corps Marshal of the FRSC. A press statement issued on behalf of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
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Chinese company deny involvement in Abia crane operator’s demise
By Innocent Raphael A Chinese firm, Inner Galaxy Steel Company, located in the Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, has stated the tragic death of Miss Ocheze Ogbonna, a crane operator employed at the facility. The incident, which resulted in the death of Ogbonna, has sparked controversy. Chris Nkwonta, the representative of Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency in…
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Hospital staff confesses in organ harvesting case
…as NAPTIP officer testifies… By Innocent Raphael An investigative officer from the National Agency for the Prosecution of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) revealed to an FCT High Court that staff members of Alliance Hospital located in Abuja made confessional statements in a case involving illegal organ harvesting. Testifying on Tuesday, Liman Yusuf Shehu served as the eighth prosecution witness in…
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Tinubu’s policies focused on what is best for Nigeria, says Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the programmes and policies of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are focused on what works best for the country, given its present circumstances. He stated this on Tuesday while explaining the thrust of the Renewed Hope Agenda during the APC Professionals Forum’s Policy Roundtable Conference on “Asiwaju Score Card Series” at the…
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IGP Egbetokun’s wife leads POWA on visit to Olubadan-designate
The Wife of the Inspector General of Police and President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Elizabeth Egbetokun, on Tuesday, led wives of other police top hierarchy to the palace of Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin in Ibadan. In attendance were the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Eddy Oyewole; Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Lateef Adebimpe, Ashipa Olubadan of Ibadanland,…
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FG opens Renewed Hope Estates portal for intending homeowners
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, has opened the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates portal to provide accommodation for Nigerians living at home and abroad. The Renewed Hope platform is a cutting-edge online resource created to improve the way the present administration’s Renewed Hope Estates and Cities Initiative is implemented. The Minister of Housing and…
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Atiku, Obi united by desperation to be president, says APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar are both connected by their shared desperation to lead Nigeria and their abhorrent contempt for President Bola Tinubu’s amazing and laser-like dedication to Nigeria’s change. According to the APC, their constant hunt for suitable party platforms to carry out their presidential bid only serves to highlight how…
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