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Governors State Position on Planned Protest, as Bishops Reject Protest Invitation (Full Report)
The Nation Newspaper Governors yesterday led in cautioning protest promoters, saying there will be no room for a repeat of the 2020 #EndSARS which wreaked havoc on many cities. Although they acknowledged the freedom to protest, the governors said it must be peaceful. Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa) spoke…
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Top 10 Countries in Africa with Best Education System
Vanguard News Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens. In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only prioritize educational access but also invest in quality, innovation, and inclusivity, setting benchmarks for others to follow. In this article,…
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How FG Generated 300,000 Businesses, Created one Million Jobs in one year — VP Shettima
The Federal Government has generated over 300,000 businesses through various Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) interventions, aiming to create over one million job opportunities, primarily for youth and women, within a year. This was disclosed by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a one-day working visit to Jigawa State. Vice President Shettima explained, “President Bola Ahmed…
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After Spending Days in Captivity, Corps Members Recount Ordeals in Kidnappers’ Den
A 25-year-old youth corps member, Patience Andrew, who was abducted alongside her colleagues along Ifon/Owo road in Ondo state has recounted their ordeals at the hands of the kidnappers. Speaking on behalf of four other victims, Andrew said the kidnappers numbering five stopped the driver of the vehicle they were travelling with, and shot the…
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BREAKING: Senator Onyewuchi dumps Labour Party, joins APC
The Senator representing Imo East Senatorial District, Ezenwa Onyewuchi, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onyewuchi also declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. His letter of defection was read on the floor of the red chambers by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday, July 23. Recall…
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Egypt, Nigeria, 8 Others Make List of Top 10 Highest Borrowers in Africa (Full List)
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has revealed some African countries with the highest indebtedness to the global financial institution. The list of countries with the highest indebtedness was unveiled in a recent report by the IMF, which identified countries of the world including African countries with the highest outstanding IMF credit as of July 19,…
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Robbers Inavade Hostels, ‘Rape’ Two Female Varsity Students in Ogun
No fewer than two first-year female students of Tai Solarin University of Education in Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, were reportedly raped by suspected robbers on Monday. PUNCH Online learnt that around 12:30 am, suspected armed robbers invaded the students’ apartments, forcibly taking the survivors’ personal belongings. A source at the school, requesting anonymity for fear…
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Planned Nationwide Protest: FG Sends Message To Nigerians
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged aggrieved Nigerians to abort their planned protests, as everything is in place to alleviate hardships. Speaking at a National Council of Traditional Rulers meeting in Abuja on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, emphasised the need for patience and…
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Gunmen Shot 300-level Student dead in Ondo
Some yet-to-be-identified gunmen have shot 300-level Linguistics student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, AAUA, simply identified as Emmanuel, dead at the weekend. The deceased was shot dead in one of the private students’ hostels in the town. The motive for the attack, which sent shockwaves through the university town, is not yet known.…
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Unilorin Pockets JAMB’s N500m as Merit Award
The University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, has emerged top on the list of winners of the fourth edition of the National Tertiary Admissions Performance-Merit Awards (NATAP-M Awards) for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic sessions. In a report by the director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Kunle Akogun, the award was instituted by the Joint Admissions and…
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