Andrzej Duda
27 Jan
The world marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz on Monday, with some of the few remaining survivors attending ceremonies at the site of the notorious Nazi death camp.
12 Apr 2024
Four bills submitted by Poland's ruling coalition to liberalise the abortion law have passed a first hurdle in parliament as lawmakers on Friday voted down motions to reject the reforms in the first reading.
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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has said the airlift of pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will begin on May 5, 2025. The commission also announced the allocation of airlines for the 2025 Hajj airlift, saying a total of 71,274 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year's pilgrimage. With the airlift…
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In a remarkable tale of transformation, 17-year-old Mustapha Abubakar has risen from being an Almajiri, a traditional Islamic student, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and employer of labour, thanks to the intervention of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Eleva Foundation. Abubakar's journey began on the streets of Sokoto, where he spent his early…
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Newcastle reignited their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Guimaraes sealed a controversial 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes struck in the second half as West Ham's claims for a foul in the build-up were ignored. Eddie Howe's side are up to sixth place in the Premier League,…
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President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Education in Kano the Yusuf Maitama Sule Federal University of Education. The Kano State Government initially owned it. Alhaji Sule (1929–2017) contributed significantly to Nigeria's socio-political development throughout his illustrious career. He served as Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, where he…
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Since assuming office on August 16, 2023, the Honourable Minister for Innovation, Science, and Technology has been at the forefront of numerous initiatives, breaking new ground and driving innovation, technology, and scientific advancements to new heights. Pithy, intellectual, and effortlessly articulate, the Honourable Minister's focus on harnessing modern science and innovative technology to stimulate economic…
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President Bola Tinubu on Monday unveiled the planning committee of the National Youth Confab at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The Committee will be chaired by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Olubunmi Olusanya.
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The Police in Lagos have rescued 27 trafficked foreigners in Isheri Oshun, Alimosho Local Council of Lagos State.
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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the passing of a 31-year-old physician, who died of Lassa fever, after returning from the United Kingdom.
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Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Chris Nkwonta, has assured of effective utilisation of N250 billion budgetary allocations to the commission.
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InfraCredit, an 'AAA-rated' specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has announced its guarantee of GLNG Funding SPV Plc’s N11.85 billion 10-Year series II senior guaranteed fixed rate infrastructure bonds, due in 2035.