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Paraguay Declares National Holiday to Celebrate 2026 World Cup Qualification

  Paraguay erupted in celebration on Friday after President Santiago Peña declared a surprise national holiday to mark the country’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, its first appearance on football’s biggest stage in 16 years.   The decision came after La Albirroja secured a goalless draw against Ecuador in Quito late Thursday, a […]

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WHO Provides $500,000 to Combat Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

The World Health Organization has allocated $500,000 from its Contingency Fund for Emergencies to support the response to the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.   As of now, 28 suspected cases and 16 deaths have been reported, including four health workers. The WHO Director-General emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting […]

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El-Rufai: ADC Accuses FG Of Using Security Agencies To Silence Opposition

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of weaponising security agencies to intimidate political opponents, warning that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy.   The allegation comes after the Kaduna State Police Command invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and some party leaders over alleged public disturbance.   In a […]

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Panic as Fire Guts Lagos Petrol Station

  Panic gripped residents and commuters in parts of Ikorodu, Lagos State, on Friday when a fire broke out at the A1 Petroleum Filling Station located on Isawo Road, off Agric Bus Stop. Eyewitnesses said the fire started around midday from a diesel-laden truck parked within the station’s premises. Thick plumes of smoke quickly enveloped […]

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Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre, EFCC Collaborate to Stem Crimes in Mining Sector

The Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office, Engineer Obadiah Nkom, has emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle economic and financial crimes in Nigeria’s mining sector. During a meeting with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s Zonal Director, ACE I Michael Wetkas, Nkom highlighted the need for strengthened accountability and transparency to ensure a […]

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Federal Polytechnic Ede Students Benefit from NELFUND as Rector Hails Tinubu’s Administration

  The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Sani Man Yahaya, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the National Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing it as a transformative initiative in Nigeria’s education sector.   Speaking during an interactive session with students, Yahaya said the scheme has already begun impacting […]