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A Thai court on Thursday cleared a woman of involvement in a 2015 bomb attack on a popular shrine in Bangkok that killed 20 people, most of them tourists. Wanna Suansan was accused of complicity in murder, attempted murder, and possessing an illegal explosive device over the blast at the Erawan shrine in the heart…
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT command has set an ambitious target of reducing road traffic crashes in the six area councils in the territory by 50 per cent by 2030. Speaking at a town hall meeting on Thursday in Abuja, the FCT Sector commander, FRSC, Chorrie Muta’a Highlighted prevalent road safety issues including…
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A bid to reinterpret a centuries-old treaty between New Zealand's Indigenous Maori and European settlers was tabled in parliament Thursday, sparking consternation despite the slim chance of it becoming law. A bill introduced by a minor party in the coalition government would seek to reframe the Treaty of Waitangi, seen as New Zealand's founding document.…
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The national grid has suffered yet another collapse, plunging the county into darkness. Checks revealed that the grid collapsed around 11:28 am on Thursday, which is the second this week and the 10th in 2024.
A check on Independent System Operator, an autonomous arm of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) showed all power plants…
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Along with maths and reading, pupils at a Lagos primary school learn about the ills of corruption in one of the world's worst-hit countries. Seated together in the playground, the Nigerian youngsters aged around 10 read aloud from "Ansa's Speech" and are then asked questions about the book. "Ansa's Speech" is the story of a…
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Russia is preparing this weekend to show off its vision of a "multipolar world" aimed at countering perceived Western hegemony with a large gathering of African foreign ministers. The meeting in Sochi, southern Russia, comes after last month's BRICS summit of leading emerging economies in the southwestern city of Kazan. Moscow was once a key…
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The Plateau Government has refurbished 20 out-of-service vehicles belonging to the various security agencies in the state to enhance their operations. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Samuel Jatau, presented the vehicles to the heads of the benefitting agencies on Wednesday in Jos. Jatau.said that the vehicles were refurbished, adding that they would…
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So you’re off to Zanzibar, huh? Hello, tropical paradise! Think sandy beaches, dreamy sunsets, and turquoise waters. But before you jump on that plane, let’s talk about the must-haves to make your trip smooth, breezy, and unforgettable. Trust me, with this list, you'll be the Zanzibari tourist of dreams. Oya now! 1. Sunscreen Repeat after…
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Thursday he had agreed with US president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call to strengthen the nations' alliance, after the tycoon's victory sent defence-related shares surging. Trump's "America First" approach could mean less cash from Washington for security in the Asia-Pacific region, analysts say -- with investors betting on…
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Search teams in Vietnam have rescued two pilots who parachuted from their military plane before it crashed in the country's mountainous central Highlands during bad weather, state media said Thursday. The Russian-made Yak-130 aircraft went down during a training flight in dense forest in Ia Pa district in Gia Lai province on Wednesday morning, reports…