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The Federal Ministry of Education has proposed N310.2 million as expenditure to cover fuel costs for its vehicles and other machinery for the fiscal year. An analysis of the proposal before the National Assembly showed that fuel was categorised under at least four separate items.
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The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has mourned the passing of Prof. Ismail Junaidu, Executive Secretary, Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC). This is contained in a condolence message made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday by the Director, Press and Public Relations in the ministry, Mrs Folasade Boriowo. The Minister described…
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UK patients are "coming to harm" as nurses say they are having to treat people in corridors and unsuitable places because of a "collapse in care standards", a report said Thursday.
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The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed an attack at the Kankara General Hospital, Kankara Local Government Area (LGA) by suspected bandits. The incident, which occurred on January 14 at around 8 p.m., saw the hoodlums shoot and injure two persons and abduct three others. A statement by a spokesperson for the command, DSP Abubakar…
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The Federal Government has told Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II that President Bola Tinubu's administration does not need his endorsement. Sanusi had recently disclosed that he will not offer any support or advice to the Federal Government in its efforts to address Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. “I have decided not to speak about the economy…
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The Arewa Youths for Peaceful Coexistence (AYPC) has called on relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), to investigate an alleged threat recently made to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, by Asari Dokubo. AYPC National President, Bature Haruna, made this call…
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Ruud van Nistelrooy admitted Leicester's 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Wednesday was the lowest moment of his reign at the relegation-threatened club.
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Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a stern warning to farming and fishing communities in Baga against collaborating with Boko Haram insurgents. The governor described such acts as a significant threat to peace and stability in the region. Zulum gave the warning during his address to residents at the palace of the District Head in…
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Mikel Arteta warned Liverpool that "sensational" Arsenal are back in the Premier League title race after beating Tottenham 2-1 in the north London derby on Wednesday.
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The General Officer Commanding (GOC), 1 Division Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, has called on serving officers and soldiers to remember the sacrifices of the fallen heroes to end insurgency and terrorism Saraso, who is the Commander, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, made the call at the inauguration of projects at the 2 Battalion headquarters.…
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President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has accepted President Bola Tinubu's invitation to visit Nigeria this year. The Nigerian leader invited the Arab President, Wednesday night, during their bilateral talks on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2025 President Tinubu arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as…