Darfur
17 Feb
The United Nations said on Monday it is seeking $6 billion for Sudan this year from international donors to help ease suffering in what it called one of the most devastating crises of our times, characterised by mass displacement and growing famine. The U.N. appeal represents a rise of more than 40 per cent from…
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The 2025 AD Scientific Index ranking has ranked Covenant University, Ota, as the best private university in Nigeria, followed by Maryam Abacha American University, MAAUN, which emerged as the second best. According to the ranking published on the website of AD Scientific, titled: ‘Africa 450 Private Universities Rankings 2025’, Covenant University was ranked first and…
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The family of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola has expressed deep pain over former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) recent admission that Abiola won the annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election. Babangida made the revelation in his newly launched autobiography, A Journey in Service, where he acknowledged that, upon closer examination…
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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has been honored with The Sun Newspaper’s Governor of the Year in Agriculture Award in recognition of his administration’s commitment to revitalising agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and food security. The Governor received the award on Saturday at the Expo Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites,…
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A Nigerian man, Jonathan Biodun, who was jailed over an unpaid debt of ₦1,137,000, has regained his freedom after compassionate individuals raised funds to settle his obligation. His case gained public attention when a group of Twitter influencers visited a correctional facility for a football match with inmates. During the visit, Jonathan discreetly handed a…
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The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Alh. Nuru Isah, 50, for “canning” his wife, Wasila Abdullahi, 24, into a coma, leading to her subsequent death over the "handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking the Ramadan fast," the police said. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement…
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Dr. Amanda Bisong, a Nigerian national, has earned her doctorate in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, receiving the prestigious 'cum laude' distinction for her exceptional research. This honour is a rare accolade in the Netherlands and across Europe, awarded to only five percent of PhD candidates over the last two decades. Notably, the Faculty…
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Learn to use your Greek yoghurt like a pro with these simple, delicious ideas. Parfait Layer Greek yoghurt with chia seeds, granola, raisins, nuts, and fresh or frozen fruits like berries, apples, or bananas for a delightful, nutritious parfait. Salad Create a flavourful dressing by blending plain Greek yoghurt with fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic,…
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Recent data mined from Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reports of 2023 up to the second quarter of 2024 show that household consumption has consistently dwindled over the period. According to the report, in the first quarter of 2023, household consumption was -23.57 per cent. It increased to 7.08 per cent in the second quarter,…
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Acting Director General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and former Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has attributed the rise in life expectancy in Nigeria and other nations to advancements in medical science rather than divine intervention. The expert, who spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s…
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A 42-year-old Angolan businessman was nabbed at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano while attempting to traffic cocaine to Turkey. The businessman was identified as Mbala Dajou Abuba, who hails from the Zaire province in Angola. Abuba was intercepted by NDLEA operatives on Tuesday, 25th February 2025, while attempting to board Egypt…