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Should have invaded Ukraine sooner: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has revealed that he believes the decision to invade Ukraine should have been made sooner. During a marathon national address that lasted more than four hours, Putin reflected on the ongoing war, which began in...

NLC condemns exclusion of workers in deliberations on tax reform bills

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has decried the exclusion of unions in the formation and deliberations of the controversial tax bill, persistent cash shortages and worsening insecurity. The NLC said this in a statement after the National Executive Council (NEC)...

FRSC requires that you have a razor blade in your vehicle. here's why

There are certain things that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) requires drivers in Nigeria to possess. Unknown to many, one of them is a razor blade. Not all vehicle drivers are aware that the razor blade is...

The court condemns Mathias for attempting to extort 13 million euros from his brother Paul Pogba

A Paris court on Thursday sentenced Mathias Pogba, brother of French midfielder Paul Pogba, to three years in prison, with two years suspended, after being found guilty of a high-profile extortion case. Mathias will serve one year of his sentence...

Hajj 2025: NAHCON inaugurates committee to review National Medical Team guidelines

As part of its preparation for the 2025 Hajj operations, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Thursday inaugurated a committee to review the National Medical Team Guidelines. Inaugurating the committee, the NAHCON Commissioner in charge of Personnel, Research,...

Governor Okpebholo to launch interest-free loans for traders in January 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday said his administration would provide interest-free loans to traders in the three senatorial districts of the state to boost their businesses from January 2025. Governor Okpebholo made the disclosure on Wednesday at...

An ancient tablet of the 10 Commandments sells for $5 million at Sotheby's auction

Sotheby's, the renowned New York auction house specializing in art and historical artifacts, announced that a stone tablet engraved with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday. The impressive sale price was achieved despite doubts over...

Kaduna legislator offers free health services in eight LGAs

No less than seventy thousand people in eight local government areas in Kaduna State will benefit from a free medical outreach organized by Mr. Amos Gwamna Magaji, Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health Services. The benefited local government areas...

Foundation and French Embassy empower 100 survivors of gender violence in Sokoto

No less than 100 survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and other forms of violence in Sokoto State have taken significant steps towards economic independence and healing. This new initiative, within the framework of the Neem Foundation Entrepreneurship and Vocation Project,...

The death toll from Cyclone Chido in Mozambique rises to 45

According to authorities, the number of people killed after Cyclone Chido in Mozambique has risen to 45. President Filipe Nyusi expressed his solidarity with the families who lost their loved ones and with all those affected by the cyclone, which...

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Oyo government confirms improvement in reported cases

The Oyo State Government has confirmed an improvement in reported cases of malnutrition among children in 33 local government...