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UK government advisers conclude no evidence of abuse in graduate visa route, contradicting Tory claims. Recommend retaining visas for international students. The UK government's Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has found no evidence of widespread abuse of the country's graduate visa route...
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DSS operatives storm Ogun court, arrest two defendants on trial despite judge's orders. Incident sparks outrage over disregard for rule of law, alleged excessive force used. Raises concerns about judicial independence. Chaos erupted at a State High Court in Ilaro, Ogun State, as operatives of...
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NECO releases the timetable for the 2024 SSCE exams, prompting students and educators to gear up for the upcoming assessments. Scheduled from June 19 to July 26, 2024, the announcement sparks anticipation and preparation nationwide, underlining the importance of readiness for academic...
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A Lagos-based businesswoman has been left heartbroken after authorities issued a demolition notice on a property her family purchased just two months ago in the Eti-Osa area. A businesswoman in Lagos has been left traumatized and heartbroken after receiving a demolition notice from the state...
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Amidst controversy, the Minister of Women Affairs petitions the Inspector General of Police to halt the Niger State Speaker's plan to marry off 100 orphaned girls. The move is met with legal challenge and calls for investigation into the girls' consent and age. Orphan marriage initiative sparks...
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Suspected bandits ambushed a bus transporting Dangote Cement workers in Edo, kidnapping dozens of employees and shooting several others in a chilling attack. In a chilling display of insecurity plaguing Nigeria, gunmen ambushed a bus carrying workers from Dangote Cement and abducted an...
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The EFCC has filed new charges accusing former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele of illegally printing naira notes without required approvals during the controversial 2022 currency redesign. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has escalated its legal offensive against Godwin...
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Security forces in Plateau State thwarted a potential terrorist attack when they apprehended a man strapped with explosives inside a bank in Dadin Kowa town. The suspect was detected by a vigilant operative, sparking alarm. While his connection to extremist groups remains uncertain, authorities...
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The Edo father arrested for posting obscene photos of his 4-year-old daughter online has stunningly defended his actions, saying he wanted to make her a "celebrity model." The Nigerian man arrested for sexually exploiting his 4-year-old daughter by posting obscene photos of her online has...
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Melinda French Gates is stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation she built with her ex-husband, nearly two years after their high-profile divorce. In a significant shakeup for one of the world's most influential philanthropies, Melinda French Gates announced Wednesday she is...
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