Dr. Hafsat Oduwole Balewa
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A Black man convicted by an all-white jury and sentenced to death for a killing he claims was in self-defense is to be executed in the US state of South Carolina on Friday. Richard Moore, 59, is to be put to death by lethal injection at 6:00 pm (2200 GMT) at a prison in Columbia,…
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US job growth slowed drastically in October, hit temporarily by hurricanes and labor strikes, in a final major economic snapshot in a razor-edge presidential election campaign where cost-of-living worries have dominated voter concerns. The world's biggest economy added just 12,000 jobs last month, far below expectations and down from a revised 223,000 in September, said…
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday sued the main opposition leader and Istanbul's powerful mayor for alleged slander in a forceful legal blow against his political rivals. Filed on Friday, the two separate lawsuits targeted Ozgur Ozel, head of the Republican People's Party (CHP), and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, also a top party official.…
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The Federal Government on Friday urged young people in the country to actively develop and adopt crucial 21st-century skills, including critical thinking, digital literacy, and effective communication to be more attractive candidates in the eyes of potential employers. According to the government, these skills are essential tools for navigating the increasingly competitive job market and…
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The African Fighting Championship (AFC) said its vision is to position Nigeria on the global MMA stage and establish Abuja as Africa's premier destination for Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Addressing journalists at the Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja, on the sideline of the AFC 001 event, the Co-founders Raad Aswani and George Oladipupo Younes orchestrated the…
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The Rivers State Government said it is ready to host the 43rd Public Service Games christened "Simplified Rivers Games 2024" from November 27 to December 5, 2024. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, while giving updates on the event in Port Harcourt on Friday, said, Governor Siminalayi Fubara is excited about the tournament and has…
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- Says Aiyedatiwa best man for the job In preparation for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo state, Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi state, has said the All Progressive Congress (APC) is ready to, once again, demonstrate the capacity to deliver in its winning streak by retaining the governorship seat. The governor made the…
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Adamawa government has warned educators and students at secondary schools and tertiary institutions against sexual harassment. Dr Garba Pella, the State Commissioner for Education, gave the warning at the engagement meeting with heads of the institutions in Yola on Friday. Pella, who was represented by his Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, called on all stakeholders…
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We’re all about living life on the edge... but some things should stay on the edge, if not a little further away from it! If you've ever been curious about the things, you should totally steer clear of unless you’re secretly plotting your own undoing, buckle up! From everyday pitfalls to no-no’s that could land…
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Labour Party leader and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the treatment of protesters, including minors, who were brought to court under degrading conditions. Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution upholds citizens' rights to protest against government actions that negatively impact their livelihood. In a post on his X account on Friday, Obi urged…