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US Halts Passport Applications with ‘X’ Gender Marker After Trump Order
The U.S. State Department has suspended the processing of passport applications featuring the nonbinary “X” gender marker following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump,!-->…
Teen Sentenced to Life for Fatal Stabbing at Taylor Swift-Themed Dance Class
In a tragic incident that has deeply affected the Southport community, 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 52 years for the brutal stabbing!-->…
40% of Nigerian Army Personnel Lack Housing, Says COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has disclosed that over 40% of Nigerian Army personnel are without adequate accommodation.
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Jos DisCo moves to tackle vandalism in Gombe
Jos Electricity Distribution Company (JEDC) has begun distributing solar-powered motion sensor light for installation on its transformers in some communities in Gombe metropolis.
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NAFDAC Launches Anti-Drug Abuse Club in Ibadan to Empower Students
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched the NAFDAC-Catch Them Young Consumer Safety Club (NCSC) for secondary school students in the!-->…
AU Commission Criticizes U.S. Withdrawal from WHO
Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki, has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO), a move!-->…
Australian Open: Sabalenka crushes Badosa to reach third straight finals
Tennis faithful were treated to great moments at the ongoing Australia Open women’s singles semifinal clash as Aryna Sabalenka crushed Paula Badosa, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the finals.
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Minister Calls for End to Skin Bleaching Among African Women
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has urged African women to embrace their natural beauty, warning against the dangers of skin-bleaching!-->…
Sri Lankan president set limits on expenses of staff, vehicles to ministers
The office of Sri Lankan President has issued new guidelines to ministers, capping the size of their staff, vehicle use and other expenses to reduce government spending.
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Germany mourns Aschaffenburg stabbing victims as probes begin
German investigators are searching for motive after the deadly stabbing attack in a park in the southern city of Aschaffenburg.
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