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Thousands of opposition supporters rallied in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, demanding Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina step down and make way for a neutral caretaker administration to oversee a general election expected early next year. Leaders and activists of the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) gathered at the protest site in Dhaka’s Naya Paltan area…

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The United States has announced 345 million dollars in military aid for Taiwan, ramping up support for the self-ruled island that is claimed by China. The package will include defence articles, military education and training. The White House announcement did not elaborate on the weapons or equipment that would be provided, but there are speculations…

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The European Union has said it is suspending financial support and cooperation on security with Niger following this week’s military coup. The commander of Niger’s presidential guard, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, declared himself the head of a transitional government after his soldiers took President Mohamed Bazoum into custody on Wednesday. European Union foreign policy chief, Josep…

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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, said a leaked Lagos State Government memo on secret mass burial of 103 victims of the October 2020 EndSARS protest is one of the many surprises to come. Adegboruwa stated this while speaking to newsmen on Saturday. Recall that Adegboruwa was a member of the Justice Doris Okuwobi-led…

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Osun State Commander, Amotekun Corps, Bashir Adewinmbi, on Saturday said the corps arrested a 17-year-old boy in Osogbo for allegedly attempting to burgle a shop and hijack a motorcycle. Adewinmbi, in a statement, said the suspect, who is from Eko-Ende Ikirun, was arrested at the Capital Area of Osogbo, by an Amotekun patrol team. He…

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Standards Organisation of Nigeria, in Bauchi State, says its operation team has arrested a suspected producer of fake Nitrogen The Standards Organisation of Nigeria, in Bauchi State, says its operation team has arrested a suspected producer of fake Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium fertilizer at Chinade town in Katagum Local Government Area of the State. It…

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Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has lamented the poor state of the education sector in his state. The governor made the remark during a visit to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in Abuja. In a statement released by the Fund on Saturday, Dauda was said to have solicited the help of TETFund to reposition…

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Vice President Kashim Shettima, has reassured Nigerians, especially those living in Russia, that the country, under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, will work again. A statement issued by the Director of Information in his office, Olusola Abiola, said the Vice President gave the assurance in St Petersburg at a forum with members of the…

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Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has approved the appointment of Dr. Maurice  Tyokever, as Acting Provost, College of Education, Katsina-Ala. In a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Joseph Alakali conveying the appointment, Dr. Tyokever’s appointment, takes immediate effect. Before his latest appointment, Dr. Tyokever was a chief lecturer…

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The Speaker stated this when he received in courtesy members of  Mbagen Community Development Association, in his Makurdi residence. Goodwill messages has continued to pour in for  Aondona Dajoh since his emergence as speaker of the 10th Benue State house of Assembly. Members of Mbagen development Association the Maternal home of the speaker are here…

Read More “Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly Aondona Dajoh has reiterated his commitment in supporting Government of the day to bring development in the state” »