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Sokoto Governor Approves Over N1.1 Billion for ‘Boats and Life Jackets for Flooded Communities’

The Sokoto State government has approved N1.1 billion to purchase motorised boats and life jackets for flood-prone communities across 22 Local Government Areas....

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Malian Arrested At Guinea International Airport With 5.7 kg Cocaine

A citizen of Mali, identified as Hamza Coulibaly, was arrested Wednesday night at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport for possession of 5.7 kilogrammes...

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Sexual Harassment: Ex-Female Soldier Challenges Army To Publish Investigation Outcome After Claims Of Mental Illness

Ruth Ogunleye, a soldier who was discharged from the Nigerian Army following her allegations of sexual harassment against a senior officer, Colonel I.B....

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Tinubu Yet To Order Investigation Into Matawalle’s Alleged Sponsorship Of Bandits

It’s been over a week since the incumbent governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, alleged that his predecessor and current Minister of State...

Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike Attached With ‘Band A’
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Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike Attached With ‘Band A’

Lagos residents of Akinola/Aboru communities in Alimosho protesting ‘Band A’ tariff hike on Monday, September 23, 2024 | Photo: TheCable Lagos State residents...

Drug Abuse Among Soldiers
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Nigerian Army Chief Lagbaja Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Abuse Among Soldiers Fighting Terrorists

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has raised the alarm over the growing cases of drug abuse among soldiers deployed...

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Nigerian Filmmaker Editi Effiong Set To Direct Movie Project With NBA Star Joel Embiid

Nigerian filmmaker Editi Effiong, known for his work on The Black Book on Netflix, has signed on to direct a new feature film...

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Ghana Set For Nationwide Lockdown On Monday As Illegal Mining Crisis Intensifies

Ghana is set for a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labour unions increase pressure on the government to...

Burkina Faso Foiled Attempt To Destabilise Country, Says Security Minister
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Burkina Faso Reveals Failed Coup Attempt, Names Individuals Involved

Burkina Faso’s military government has foiled a subversive attempt against the country by individual saboteurs residing in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and...

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Guinea’s Suspension From Francophonie Organisation Lifted After Three Years

The Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) has lifted its sanctions on Guinea, which had been in place since 2021 following the military coup....

Unemployment Nigeria Q1 2024
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Nigeria’s Unemployment Hits 5.3 Per Cent In Q1 2024, NBS Report Shows

Nigeria’s unemployment rate has increased to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, a rise from 5 per cent in the...

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Burna Boy And Tems To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2025, Marking Festival’s Fifth Anniversary

Afro Nation Portugal has revealed Burna Boy and Tems as headliners for its 2025 edition, celebrating the festival’s fifth anniversary. The event, scheduled...

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Offa Robbery: Kwara High Court Sentences Five to Death for Armed Robbery, Homicide

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Sokoto Governor Approves Over N1.1 Billion for ‘Boats and Life Jackets for Flooded Communities’

The Sokoto State government has approved N1.1 billion to purchase motorised boats and life jackets for flood-prone communities across 22 Local Government Areas....

World

Malian Arrested At Guinea International Airport With 5.7 kg Cocaine

A citizen of Mali, identified as Hamza Coulibaly, was arrested Wednesday night at Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport for possession of 5.7 kilogrammes...

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