Alan Garber
29 May 2024
Harvard University is set to take a step back from issuing political statements based on new policy recommendations from a university working group, "Institutional Voice" due to controversy over its response to the Israel-Hamas war. Interim Harvard President, Alan Garber, on Tuesday, confirmed the school will follow a report from the group that advised not…
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Eyewitnesses have reported a deadly explosion at Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyu Community of Bwari Area Council, Abuja. They told newsmen that the incident occured on Monday, killing a student and leaving many others injured. According to one of them, the area was thrown into pandemonium following the explosion. He said the students had just…
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BREAKING Trudeau says he is resigning as Canada PM Ottawa, Canada Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the ruling Liberal party chooses a new leader. "I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister," Trudeau, who has…
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Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have swooped on suspected thieves who vandalise Abuja manholes and street lights.
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Lagos, Nigeria, was a haven for music enthusiasts as it hosted a sensational four-day music festival. Nestled against the backdrop of its vibrant nightlife and rich cultural scene, Flytime Fest was a massive success, drawing 30,000 fans to its sold-out venue from December 22 to 25, with Gunna, Olamide, Davido, and Ayra Starr serving as…
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The management of technology firm, Zinox Technologies Limited, has demanded a public apology from renowned human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr Femi Falana, over alleged defamation and reputational injury inflicted on the company and its representatives. The firm, in a statement by its management, said the injury was inflicted on…
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The Senate Deputy Chief Whip and Senator Representing Ebonyi North, Sen. Onyekachi Nwebonyi, on Sunday, said that the Tax Reform Bills are the best policy President Bola Tinubu has taken since he became the president, noting that the Bills, when passed, will reposition the country economically. Speaking to journalists after the thanksgiving service and…
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Four young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government critics were freed on Monday,
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Namibia on Monday and hailed the "time-honoured friendship" between Africa and his country, which he called the continent's "most reliable partner". Yi is also expected to visit Nigeria, Congo-Brazzaville and Chad as he tours the African continent. The Asian power's first diplomatic visit of the year has traditionally been…
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing a complete ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) this month as part of its broader strategy to tackle environmental pollution. The announcement follows significant strides in reducing styrofoam litter since the initial ban on SUPs was introduced in January 2024. Speaking during a tour of flood-prone…