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Nigeria, 51 other countries to benefit from UK’s commonwealth scholarships

April 16, 2018 Education 68

The United Kingdom has announced a new scholarship scheme for Nigerian students and other young people from The Commonwealth to study in low and middle-income countries. This was revealed by Prince Henry of Wales, popularly…

Buhari has right to re-contest for second term – TMC

April 15, 2018 Latest News 139

The Muslim Congress (TMC)’s Committee on Social Mobility, the Economy and Politics has lent its voice in support of the second term bid of President Muhammadu Buhari, come 2019, saying that as a Nigerian citizen,…

Don suggests panacea to herdsmen-farmer clashes

April 15, 2018 General News 177

A don, Dr Luqman AbdurRaheem, has suggested the creation of artificial stream as a panacea to the perennial clashes between herdsmen and farmers in parts of Nigeria. AbdurRaheem, who is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship…

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FG removes Zubair, appoints new DG for SEC

April 13, 2018 Crime/Judiciary/Security 93

The Federal Government on Friday removed the acting Director-General of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr Abdul Zubair, redeploying him to External Relations Department. The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, who approved the reassignment…

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Offa robbery: Police arrest 12 more suspects

April 13, 2018 Latest News 152

The Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested 12 more suspects in connection with the recent bank robbery in Offa, Kwara bringing the total number of suspects to 21. The Force Spokesman, ACP Jimoh Moshood, said while…

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Commission tasks wealthy Muslims on prompt payment of Zakkat

April 13, 2018 Latest News 137

Kano State Zakkat and Endowment Commission, has called on wealthy Muslims in the state to ensure prompt payment of Zakkat (alms) to enable it to disburse same to the needy before the commencement of Ramadan….

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Pornography: U.S. fires 32 embassy workers in Cambodia

April 13, 2018 Americas 221

The U. S. embassy in Cambodia has fired 32 people after they were allegedly caught sharing pornographic material in a non-official chat group, several sources familiar with the matter said on Friday. Four sources told Reuters that…

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VP inaugurates tele-health initiative in Abia

April 12, 2018 Health 88

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday commended the Abia State Government for its initiative in the health sector by establishing “Abia Telehealth”. Osinbajo gave the commendation while inaugurating the project code-named as “Dial-a-Doctor” and described…

MAlam Adamu Adamu, the Minister of Education

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Education ministry arrests 20 persons with fake foreign credentials in 2 years

April 12, 2018 Crime/Judiciary/Security 63

The Federal Ministry of Education has said that more than 20 persons, who were parading fake foreign academic credentials in the country, were arrested in the last two years. Mrs Justina Ibeh, the Director, Education Support…

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3 corps members die as 14 outstanding ones get honour in Lagos

April 12, 2018 General News 110

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday announced the death of three corps members during their service year and presented State Honours’ Award and cash prizes to 14 outstanding ones in Lagos State. Mr…

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