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Kaduna govt seals school over student who was allegedly beaten to death

Al-Azhar Academy in Zaria has been shut by the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) due to allegations that a student was fatally beaten there. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a JSS 3 student Marwan Sambo, 19, was reported to have died from severe beating and corporal punishment by some teachers over absenteeism. Dr. Usman Abubakar, …

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Nigeria’s Traction set to expand after 70k milestone. 2 other stories and a trivia

This line-up of stories will help you discover the latest happenings around the tech world, today   Nigeria’s Traction set to expand after 70k milestone   Nigerian startup Traction, an innovative platform tailored for African Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), has announced intent to expand its footprint across its service threshold. The expansion comes after securing $6 million in …

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Top 10 stories from across Nigerian Newspapers, Monday, October 22, 2023

These top 10 stories across the nation’s newspapers might interest you. 1. Appeal Court sacks Senate Minority Leader, orders fresh election The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Sunday, nullified the victory of the Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, in the February 25 election in Plateau North- Senatorial District.Read more 2. Falana urges Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo, to review payment of N500m …

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Harm reduction should guide tobacco regulations in Africa – Experts

Stakeholders in the health sector have been challenged to consider harm reduction as a key guide in driving public health strategies in Africa. Harm reduction refers to interventions aimed at reducing the negative effects of health behaviours without necessarily extinguishing the problematic health behaviours entirely or permanently. Speaking during the third annual harm reduction exchange themed: ‘Amplifying the Voice of …

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Senate recommends INEC’s unbundling for greater efficiency

The Senate has recommended the unbundling of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to improve its efficiency ahead of future elections in the country. In a communiqué issued at the end of its retreat in Ikot Ikpene, Akwa-Ibom State, the Red Chamber also resolved to make electronic transmission of results mandatory from the 2027 general elections. The communiqué was made …

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Tinubu assures foreign investors of diligent reparation of funds

President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured foreign investors of diligent fund repatriation and the streamlining of the tax system. The president gave the assurance when he received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Hungary, Lorand Endreffy, Rwandan High Commissioner, Christophe Bazivamo, and Ambassador of Ukraine, Ivan Kholostenko, at the State House, Abuja. He also urged new foreign ambassadors to …

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North-east on throes of accelerated development through NEDC – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

It’s a new dawn for the North-east region as NEDC is up against under-development. SADIQ ABUBAKAR reports.  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) is saddled  with the responsibilities to, among other things,  develop and transform the six states of the region affected by humanitarian crisis arising from Boko Haram insurgency.  It is also to boost security infrastructure and sustainability  through …

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