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U.S. Suspends New Student Visa Interviews Globally, Cites Upcoming Social Media Vetting Policy
The United States government has temporarily suspended the scheduling of new interviews for student visa applicants globally, as it prepares…
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NAFDAC Refutes Extortion Allegation by Influencer Very Dark Man, Cites Cybercrime Act Violation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has dismissed allegations of extortion made by social media…
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Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for $21.5bn External Loans, ₦758bn Bond to Offset Pension Liabilities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted three letters to the National Assembly, seeking legislative approval for an external borrowing plan…
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Two Soldiers Killed as Troops Repel Boko Haram/ISWAP Attacks in Borno
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of two soldiers following the successful repelling of coordinated attacks by Boko Haram…
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2027 Endorsements Not Driven by Fear — Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Backs Tinubu’s Leadership
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has dismissed suggestions that the increasing wave of endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election…
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Suspected Suicide Bomber Killed in Explosion Near Mogadishu Cantonment, Abuja
A suspected suicide bomber was killed on Monday afternoon in an attempted infiltration of the Mogadishu Cantonment, popularly known as…
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Edo, Delta Now Kidnappers’ Goldmine: Victims Turn ATMs for Ransom-Hungry Gangs
Communities across Edo and Delta States in Nigeria’s South-South region are under siege as kidnappers armed with AK-47 rifles and…
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Tunji-Ojo Clears 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Slams Jail Time for Poverty: ‘Nigeria Must Stop Punishing the Poor’
In a bold and inspiring address at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series in Lagos on Monday, Minister of Interior,…
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Busted! Native Doctor for IPOB Warlord, 146 Others Nabbed in Massive Police Crackdown in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has made significant strides in its ongoing battle against crime, arresting 147 suspects in a…
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“No Mercy for Traffic Offenders!” — FCTA to Prosecute Red Light Runners and One-Way Drivers in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a stern warning to motorists in Abuja: stop driving against traffic and…
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