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UN Refugee Chief Calls for Reduced Reliance on Border Controls Amid Displacement…
Filippo Grandi, head of the UN refugee agency, has urged governments to shift focus away from tightening border controls as a response to growing displacement crises in Lebanon and Sudan.
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App-Based Drivers Raise Concerns Over Rising Operational CostsBy Esenvosa Izah
Drivers of app-based ride-hailing services in Nigeria, under the Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters, have voiced concerns over the rising cost of operations, citing the impact of…
Patience Jonathan Urges Female Students to Reject Prostitution, Drug AbuseBy Philip…
Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has called on female students to stay away from prostitution and drug abuse, highlighting the importance of dignity and self-respect.
Speaking at the…
FRSC confirms 6 dead, 5 injured in Ibadan road accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has confirmed the death of six persons in an accident involving multiple vehicles on Monday at Oke Eleshin, Amuloko area of the…
NASS holds public hearing on Wildlife Protection Bill Oct. 24
Wild Africa says that the public hearing for the Endangered Species Conservation and Protection Bill 2024 has been scheduled for Oct. 24 in Nigeria’s House of Representatives.
This is…
Delhi Imposes Firecracker Ban to Combat Rising Winter Pollution
The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the capital until Jan. 1, 2025, in a bid to tackle escalating air…
Fire Destroys Zamfara Speaker’s Residence in Gusau, Properties Worth Millions Lost
A fire has gutted the residence of Alhaji Bilyaminu Moriki, Speaker of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, in Gusau, causing extensive damage to property valued at millions of Naira.
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Zelensky: North Korean Troops, Weapons Bolstering Russia’s War in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Sunday that North Korea has sent both soldiers and weapons to assist Russia in its ongoing war against Ukraine.
“We are witnessing an…
Man Drowns After Allegedly Taking Hard Drug, Jumps Into River – Police
The Lagos State Police Command has reported the death of a 45-year-old man, identified as Kazeem, who allegedly jumped into a river and drowned after consuming a hard drug suspected to be…
2025 AFCON Qualifier: Super Eagles Threaten Boycott of Return Match Against Libya
The Super Eagles have announced their intention to boycott the return leg of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya due to mistreatment by Libyan authorities.
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