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Abia Holds State Burial for Cleric Uma Ukpai
Abia

Abia Holds State Burial for Cleric Uma Ukpai

The Abia State Government has held a state burial service in honour of late global evangelist, Rev. Uma Ukpai, who passed away at the age of 80.

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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Actor Eric Dane Dies at 53
International, Entertainment

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Actor Eric Dane Dies at 53

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy, has …

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UniAbuja Seeks Help to Locate Missing 100-Level Student
Nigeria

UniAbuja Seeks Help to Locate Missing 100-Level Student

The University of Abuja has appealed to the public for assistance in locating one of its students who has been …

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INEC: Over 1.5m Voters Have Collected PVCs Ahead of FCT Area Council Election
Nigeria, Politics

INEC: Over 1.5m Voters Have Collected PVCs Ahead of FCT Area Council Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says more than 1.5 million registered voters have collected their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) …

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Lagos Warns Against False Claims in TikToker ‘Rape’ Case
Nigeria

Lagos Warns Against False Claims in TikToker ‘Rape’ Case

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has emphasised the importance of evidence-based investigations in handling sexual abuse …

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Edo Governor Appoints Mercy Johnson as Special Adviser on Public Engagement
Politics

Edo Governor Appoints Mercy Johnson as Special Adviser on Public Engagement

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

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Trump ‘Board of Peace’ Opens With $10bn Pledge, Troop Commitments for Gaza
International

Trump ‘Board of Peace’ Opens With $10bn Pledge, Troop Commitments for Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his new “Board of Peace,” pledging $10 billion from the United States while …

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SERAP Urges Court to Dismiss SSS’ N5bn Defamation Suit, Judge Reserves Judgement
Nigeria

SERAP Urges Court to Dismiss SSS’ N5bn Defamation Suit, Judge Reserves Judgement

“SSS is a national security agency with thousands of officers. Words directed at such a broad institutional body cannot automatically …

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CBN Seeks Safer Digital Cross-Border Payment Systems
Finance, Business

CBN Seeks Safer Digital Cross-Border Payment Systems

The Central Bank of Nigeria says digital cross-border payments can unlock growth and financial inclusion but must be carefully regulated …

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