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The US jobs market cooled much more than expected in July, with the unemployment rate reaching its highest since late 2021, government data showed Friday, paving the way towards post-pandemic interest rate cuts. The world's biggest economy added 114,000 jobs last month, down from June's revised 179,000 figure, said the Department of Labour. The jobless…
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The Police Command in Lagos State says it is presently not holding anyone for participating in the ongoing protest against hardship in the state. The command ‘s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)on Friday in Lagos, stated that no protester was in its custody.…
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The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) says it has exposed its cadets to modern technological warfare to contain the emerging security threats in the country. Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, Commandant of NDA, disclosed this at closing of Exercise Camp Highland for army cadets of the 71 Regular course and Direct short service course 28, on Friday in…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, has appreciated the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters for their “noteworthy” feat. He also urges the federal government to listen to the voices of Nigerians. Atiku made this call on Friday on his official X handle, appreciating the peaceful way protesters have aired their grievances…
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A tense situation is beginning to erupt in Rivers State on the second day of the #EndBadGovernance protest as police have barricaded some strategic locations, including the state's GRA Junction in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area (LGA). This follows the sudden emergence of six different groups of protesters, who dressed in black, chanting songs such as…
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As the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest enters its second day, Abuja business owners and traders are the worst for it, as they continue to count their losses. This comes as findings have revealed that Nigeria has witnessed no fewer than 15 national protests in 64 years. The Guardian observed that palpable fear has enveloped the nation's…
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Mr. Udoh Oberaifo, the Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the Sept. 21, Governorship election in Edo, has promised to create over 300,000 jobs for Edo people if elected governor. Oberaifo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Friday in Benin, that the jobs would be created through a…
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The Kano State government has announced the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew declared against the violent protest to enable residents to observe the Friday congregation prayers. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Isa Haruna Dederi, in a press release, said the government considered a five-hour relief for residents to perform religious activities and refill…
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The death toll from a highway bridge collapse in northern China after heavy rains two weeks ago has climbed to at least 38, with 24 still missing, state media said Friday. The bridge partially collapsed on July 19 "due to a sudden downpour and flash floods" in Shangluo in the northern province of Shaanxi, state…
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The Police Command in Kano State has announced the detention of 320 suspects allegedly involved in vandalising public buildings during the nationwide protests in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this during a parade of the suspects at the police headquarters…
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As the ongoing nationwide protest entered its second day on Friday, some banks and markets in Sango-Ota, Ogun, have reopened for business activities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the banks, markets and filling stations around Tollgate, Joju, Sango-Ota and Oju-Ore, which had closed shop on Thursday due to the protest, opened for…