Frances Ibiefo

Government Lowers University Admission Age to 16

Government has lowered university admission age to 16, allowing younger students to apply, says Education Minister Tunji Alausa.

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Australian Government to Enforce 16+ Age Limit on Social Media Platforms

Australia introduces legislation for a 16+ social media age limit, making platforms responsible for ensuring underage access prevention.

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Joseph Ezeoba: Coast Guard Bill Could Breed Anarchy In The Maritime Space As It Duplicates Nigerian Navy’s Function

Retd. Vice Admiral Ezeoba said the proposed Coast Guard bill could duplicate Navy functions and worsen Nigeria’s maritime security challenges.

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Canada to Dissolve TikTok’s Canadian Business, But Access Remains Unblocked

Canada has ordered to halt TikTok's Canadian business due to national security risks but ensures the app remains accessible.

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Israeli Strikes Kill 40 in Lebanon’s Baalbek as Tensions Escalate

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon killed 40 in Baalbek, with further strikes hitting Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday evening.

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Powerful Winds Fuel Fast-Moving California Wildfire, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate

Erratic winds have prompted a fast-moving California wildfire, threatening thousands of homes and prompting over 10,000 residents to evacuate.

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Volcano on Flores Island Erupts Anew, No Immediate Casualties Reported

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted again, sending hot clouds 2,500 metres high, three days after a deadly eruption.

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Keshi: Nigeria Will Remain Peripheral to US Policy Under Trump Presidency.

Ex-Diplomat Keshi has said that Trump’s re-election will shift global alliances, with Africa and Nigeria remaining peripheral to US priorities.

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Global Investors Await US Election Results, Impact on Markets Looms

Investors worldwide are monitoring the US election, anticipating its impact on global markets, particularly in Asia.

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Republicans Takes Senate Majority, Makes Early Gains

Republicans have secured Senate majority with key victories, gaining ground in House elections and setting stage for legislative control.

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Trump Projected to Win Key Swing State of Pennsylvania, Fox News Reports

Fox News has projected former President Trump to win Pennsylvania, defeating Vice President Harris in a crucial swing state.

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President Tinubu Orders Probe Into Prosecution Of Minors From #EndBadGovernance Protests

President Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the arrest, prosecution of minors involved in #EndBadGovernance protests, mandating their immediate release.

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Musk’s Lawyer Defends $1M-a-Day Giveaway, Denies Illegal Lottery Claims

Musk's $1M giveaway is under legal scrutiny in a Pennsylvania court case as it targets spokespeople, not random winners

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Boeing Workers Vote On New Contract To End Seven-Week Strike

Boeing workers voted Monday on a new contract to end a seven-week strike

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Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91

Music legend Quincy Jones, producer of Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” has died at 91, surrounded by family in Bel Air.

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Volcanic Eruptions on Flores Island Force Residents to Evacuate

A series of volcanic eruptions on Flores Island has left at least six dead and thousands displaced, prompting evacuations.

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Lahore Closes Primary Schools as Air Quality Hits Record Low

Lahore has closed primary schools for a week as air quality reaches record hazardous levels, mandates face masks for residents.

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Distress at Abuja Court As Children From #EndBadGovernance Protests Collapse During Arraignment

Several children collapsed in an Abuja court while awaiting arraignment in relation to the #EndBadGovernance protests, prompting session suspension.

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US Alleges Presence Of 8,000 North Korean Troops In Russia’s Kursk Region

US has reported that 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's Kursk, near Ukraine

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Teen Arrested After Two Shootings Leave Two Dead Amid Orlando Halloween Festivities

Two individuals died, and six were injured during Halloween shootings in Orlando, prompting the arrest of a teenage suspect.

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