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Beijing Close Schools Over Surge in Covid-19 Cases

Schools across Beijing have been closed and classes moved online as authorities’ battle numerous COVID-19 flare-ups across the country. China’s Guangzhou announced a five-day lockdown for the most populous district of Baiyun, and suspended dining-in services and shut nightclubs and theatres in the main business district. Health authorities in the capital also reported two COVID-19-related deaths after announcing the first death in over six months the previous day. COVID cases […]

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NIMET Predicts Sunshine and Haziness Across the Country

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted sunshine and haziness across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In NiMet`s weather outlook, Abuja anticipated sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region on Monday throughout the forecast period. According to the weather outlook, the North Central region is expected to be sunny and hazy throughout the forecast period with the exception of Kwara, Kogi and Benue states where sunny atmosphere with […]

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El-Rufai Expresses Optimism that 2023 Census will Tackle Insecurity

Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said the planned 2023 census will help the federal and sub national governments tackle ongoing population and security challenges. El-Rufai made this known at a stakeholder’s sensitization summit held by the National Population Commission, NPC in Kaduna State. The governor expressed confidence that the NPC had the commitment and capacity to deliver a reliable, credible, acceptable and successful census.

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Obiozor Calls for Re-negotiation of Nigeria’S Unity

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, George Obiozor has stated that the unity of Nigeria must be renegotiated for it to survive the prevailing circumstances. Obiozor made this known at a public lecture held at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, NIIA, in Victoria Island, Lagos State. He lamented that despite the best efforts of the past and present leaders to foster enduring unity, Nigeria’s unity is still not […]

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Sports News

Djokovic Beats Ruud to Win ATP Finals Title

Former world number one Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud for a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title. Djokovic overcame his Norwegian opponent 7-5 6-3 in Turin on Sunday. Victory for the Serbian in the season-ending event caps a year in which he was forced to miss two majors because of his reluctance to take a Covid-19 vaccination. He last won an ATP Finals title in 2015 and has matched Roger Federer's […]

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World

Hong Kong Leader Tests Positive for COVID-19

Hong Kong leader John Lee has tested positive for COVID-19 after travelling to a regional economic summit. The city’s government said Lee tested positive after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, and other world leaders at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC forum in Bangkok. He is undergoing quarantine in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centre for Health Protection. The APEC summit was the Leader’s first overseas trip since […]

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Minister Seeks Support for Education.

Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, has assured that President Muhammadu Buhari would continue in its efforts at revamping the education sector. Adamu, who was represented by the Director of Technology and Science department of the Ministry, Grace Jakko, gave the assurance during the 45th founding anniversary and 18th combined convocation ceremony of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti. The minister noted that government alone cannot shoulder the responsibility of funding education, calling […]

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Report Says 70 million Nigerians Lack Potable Water

The World Bank has said that 70 million Nigerians have no access to basic drinking water services. This is according to its 2022 report titled, Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership. The report revealed that Global Water Security & Sanitation Partnership provided significant assistance to support the government’s commitment to reform and build government capacity. It further described the condition as unfortunate, that access to safe drinking water was a […]

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Lawmaker Urges NDLEA to Stay Clear the Entertainment Industry

The lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District Francis Fadahunsi, has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency not to take the drug war to the entertainment industry. This he disclosed in an interview with newsmen on Monday. According to him, entertainment was the only viable sector in Nigeria that had been a source of inspiration to the youths amidst the depressing economy. The law maker also noted that many youths […]

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