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CAN demands investigation into Kaduna mosque collapse

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Saturday urged the Federal and Kaduna State governments to investigate the cause of the collapse of a section of the historic Zaria Central Mosque in the state. At least eight persons died and 25 others injured when the 150-year-old mosque collapsed during evening prayer on Friday. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, made …

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Minister says Nigerian govt plans to raise education budget by 25%

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, said on Monday the current administration plans to improve budgetary allocation to education by 25 percent. The minister stated this when he declared open the Nigeria Annual Education Conference (NAEC) in Abuja. He said the government was determined to bridge the gaps between policy statements on education and its actualisation outcomes He noted …

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Australia Beat France On Penalties To Reach Semi-finals

Co-hosts Australia have qualified for a World Cup semi-final for the first time after a dramatic penalty shootout win against France on Saturday. After 120 minutes of football ended goalless the game was decided via penalties with the Matildas winning 7-6. The hosts were presented with two opportunities to seal the win in the shootout but goalkeeper McKenzie Arnold hit …

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