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Matriarch of Yar’Adua Family, Dada Habi Yar’Adua, Passes Away at 102

Hajiya Dada Habi Yar’Adua, matriarch of the Yar’Adua family and mother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua, has died at 102

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Former Australia Childcare Worker Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Dozens Of Young Girls

A former Australian childcare worker has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of young girls between 2003 and 2022.

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Tinubu: East West Road in Niger Delta To Be Reconstructed By CCECC

Tinubu, in Beijing, awarded the contract for the reconstruction of the East West road in Nigeria's Niger Delta to CCECC.

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Canadian-Nigerian Woman Amaka Sonnberger to Appear in Court Over Alleged Hate-Motivated Threats

Canadian-Nigerian Amaka Sonnberger who threatened violence against other Nigerians in diaspora has been arrested.

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Myanmar’s Military Junta Plans Census In Preparation For 2025 Election

Myanmar's military is planning a nationwide census to compile accurate voter lists in preparation for the 2025 election.

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1,056 Nigerians Killed, N10.9bn Ransom Demanded by Suspected Kidnappers in One Year, Report Says 

SBM Intelligence report revealed over 1,000 deaths and N10.9 billion in ransom demands due to escalating kidnappings across Nigeria.

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Paris Mayor Sparks Debate Over Keeping Olympic Rings On Eiffel Tower

Paris Mayor has sparked controversy by proposing to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the summer games.

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Brazil’s Supreme Court to Decide Fate of X After Weekend Suspension 

Brazil’s Supreme Court will vote on whether to uphold a suspension of X, following Elon Musk’s condemnation of the ruling.

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Enugu State Targets Medical Tourism with New 300-Bed Hospital

Enugu State has announced plans for a 300-bed ultramodern quaternary hospital, aimed at reversing medical tourism in Nigeria.

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Suspected Russian Spy Whale Found Dead Off Norwegian Coast

A whale suspected of having been trained as a spy by Russia has been found dead off the Norwegian coast.

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Falana Calls Out NNPC Over Alleged ‘Monumental Fraud’ in Petrol Subsidy Payments

Femi Falana has criticised the NNPC for inconsistent fuel importation figures, arguing that subsidy payments are rising.

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Germany’s Far-Right AfD Celebrates First Historic Victory in Thuringia Since WWII

The German far-right AfD has secured the first historic victory in Thuringia since WWII, challenging Germany’s traditional political landscape.

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Tiger Handler Attacked At Dreamworld Theme Park In Australia

A trained tiger handler at an Australian theme park was attacked by one of the animals and has been hospitalisedm

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VP Shettima Celebrated On 58th Birthday by Senate President Akpabio 

Senate President Akpabio and Governor Mbah laud Vice President Shettima’s dedication and achievements as he marks his 58th birthday.

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27% of Children Born to Nigerian Men Not Theirs, Says Smart DNA 2024 Report

A report has revealed that 27% of Nigerian men who underwent paternity testing were not biological fathers of their children.

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Lagos Red Line Rail Begins Operations, Marking Major Milestone in State’s Public Transportation Modernisation 

Governor Sanwo-Olu has announced the Red Line Rail's launch as a crucial advancement in creating an efficient and interconnected city.

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Atiku Urges Immediate Listing Of NNPC On Stock Exchange, Says Refineries’ Privatisation ‘Cosmetic’

Atiku has urged NNPC to list on the stock exchange, criticising the recent handover of refineries as lacking transparency.

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Tragic Incident In Japan As Teenage Girl’s Suicide Kills Pedestrian

Two people have died in Japan after a teenage girl’s suicide jump from a shopping centre struck a pedestrian below.

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Organised Private Sector to FCCPC: Address Economic Fundamentals, Not Retail Prices

OPS has voiced concerns over FCCPC's approach to price regulation, warning that it risks market suppression, could harm investor confidence.

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Families of Israeli Hostages Urge Government Action As Labour Union Announces Strike 

Families of Israeli hostages have demanded government action as Histadrut labour union announces strike.

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