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Flood takes over Yobe State University Teaching Hospital

15 August 2025

The water was said to have come from Murfakalam, a suburb community on the outskirts of Damaturu metropolis. Areas affected by the flood in the tertiary healthcare facility include the main entrance gate and the accident and emergency unit. The incident, which occurred late evening yesterday, gave staff and members of the public a tougher […]

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Amnesty Accuses Military of Extrajudicial Killings in Southeast Nigeria

15 August 2025

In a report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in Southeast Nigeria,” the rights group said over 1,844 people were killed between January 2021 and June 2023. It also documented cases of torture, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary arrests by the military, police, Ebube Agu security outfit, and non-state actors. Country Director Isa […]

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FG Launches ₦10m Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Staff

15 August 2025

Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, who announced the scheme, said the initiative aims to address the welfare and professional development needs of tertiary staff as part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Jointly developed by the Federal Ministry of Education and TETFund, and implemented with the Bank of Industry, TISSF offers interest-free loans […]

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Putin won’t ‘mess around with me’ — Trump

15 August 2025

Speaking ahead of the talks, Trump gave the meeting a 75% chance of success. The US president is set to meet Putin in Alaska, amid fears from European leaders that the Kremlin could pressure Trump into accepting a settlement unfavourable to Kyiv. Trump, however, insisted he would be in full control of the encounter. According […]

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NLC Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Alleged Diversion of Workers’ Funds

15 August 2025

In a communique released, NLC President Joe Ajaero accused the government of diverting 40% of NSITF contributions into the national treasury, in violation of the fund’s founding laws. He warned that further interference would trigger nationwide industrial action. The union also demanded the immediate constitution of a governing board for the National Pension Commission (PenCom), […]

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Fire guts shops, building in Rivers

15 August 2025

The incident occurred at about 3am in the densely populated area. The cause of the blaze was yet to be determined as of the time of this report. A team of state fire service personnel was at the scene battling the flames, though parts of the building were difficult to access. About seven large shops […]

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“We won’t negotiate with bandits” -Gov Lawal

15 August 2025

The governor made this statement during his continued tour of communities recently attacked by bandits, where he offered condolences to victims and reiterated his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas. Offering condolences to the affected communities, Lawal reaffirmed his commitment to restoring security and rebuilding affected areas. In a statement by his spokesperson, […]

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LP faction faults Obi for endorsing ADC candidates

15 August 2025

In a statement signed by Abure, the faction accused Obi of allegedly undermining the party. Peter Obi, who has been involved with ADC but has not officially joined, in a statement, urged his followers to vote for ADC candidates in their various states. He stated this is because of the lack of LP’s candidates in […]

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BBNaija 10: Danboskid reveals reasons for early eviction

14 August 2025

Report has it that Danboskid became the first to be evicted from the show after a two-week stay in Biggie’s house. Danboskid, whose real name is Daniel Olatunji, is a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Ekiti State. Speaking on a national TV show, Danboskid said he gave a name that matched his social media handles but the management did […]

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Liverpool agree deal for Parma starlet Leoni

14 August 2025

The Reds have already signed Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez to build from a position of strength after romping to a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title last season. However, the departure of Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen had left Slot with just three centre-backs to choose from. Despite Leoni’s arrival, Liverpool […]

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