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The United States warned Russian authorities earlier in March about a terrorist attack possibly targeting "large gatherings" in Moscow, the White House said Friday, hours after a mass shooting killed at least 60 people outside the Russian capital.
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Plateau State governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Federal Government to establish a system that prevents students who receive training through the student loans scheme from being tempted to leave the country in search of better opportunities, a phenomenon commonly referred to as the 'Japa syndrome.' The governor stated this on Monday night in…
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The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged killing of footballer Sani, who was reportedly shot dead by intoxicated police officers in Minna on Monday. Witnesses reported that Sani was killed while resting at his friend's tea stall in the New Market Sabon Gari area of the Chanchaga Local Government Area…
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Ukraine targeted Moscow in a "massive" overnight drone attack, authorities said Tuesday, with Russia's defense ministry claiming it shot down 337 UAVs across the country. "The Defense Ministry's air defense continues to repel a massive attack by enemy drones on Moscow," mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram early Tuesday. Russia's military shot down 91 drones…
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The President of Anamnet Group of Companies Limited, Chief David Edochie Onuora, has urged the people of Anambra State to support security agencies in the state to stop kidnapping and other criminal activities. The prominent community leader said the security agencies cannot succeed without useful information from members of the community. He noted this in…
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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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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.