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Sharia Law

Yoruba Youths, Christians Reject Proposed Sharia Court in Southwest Amid Backlash

Proposed Sharia court in Oyo sparks controversy as Yoruba youths, Christians reject the move, citing ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Commercial papers

MTN Nigeria Targets N50 Billion with Series 15 and 16 Commercial Papers

MTN Nigeria targets N50 billion with Series 15 and 16 commercial papers to strengthen working ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Business
2025 Budget

Federal Government Allocates N1 Trillion for Roads, N780 Million for Terrorism Prosecution in 2025 Budget

The Federal Government of Nigeria allocates N1 trillion for road projects and N780 million for ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Nigeria
groundwater violations

Lagos Government Seals Coca-Cola, Guinness, and FrieslandCampina Factories Over Groundwater Violations

The Lagos State Government has sealed Coca-Cola, Guinness, and FrieslandCampina factories over unauthorized groundwater use ...
  • 25 December 2024
  • Nigeria
mining ban

Nigerian Government Lifts Five-Year Mining Ban in Zamfara State

The Nigerian government has lifted a five-year ban on mining in Zamfara State, promising improved ...
  • 23 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Insecurity

Insecurity Dominates Discussions Ahead of Anambra 2025 Elections

Ahead of the 2025 Anambra elections, insecurity dominates discussions as 15 local government areas are ...
  • 23 December 2024
  • Politics
Cyberbullying

Court Denies Bail to Activist Charged with Cyberbullying Over Social Media Posts

Nigerian court denies bail to activist Olamide Thomas, charged with cyberbullying over social media posts ...
  • 23 December 2024
  • Nigeria
HIV awareness

NACA Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Health During the Festive Season

NACA urges Nigerians to prioritize health this festive season, emphasizing HIV testing, awareness, and public ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Mpox vaccine

Nigeria Receives 11,200 Doses of Gavi-Facilitated Mpox Vaccine

Nigeria receives 11,200 doses of the Mpox vaccine facilitated by Gavi to protect high-risk groups ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Nigeria
Bola Tinubu

Tinubu Enforces Crowd Control After Stampedes Claim 39 Lives

President Tinubu enforces crowd control measures after stampedes in Anambra and FCT claim 39 lives. ...
  • 22 December 2024
  • Nigeria
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January 19th is the day in 1511 that Mirandola surrenders to the French.

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