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Taliban govt defends ban on protest, citing Islamic law
The Taliban government defended on Wednesday its ban on protests that has drawn condemnation from rights groups, saying the order complies with Islamic law. Demonstrations in Afghanistan have been rare
Katsina, UNICEF Intensify Campaign against Diphtheria, Malnutrition
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has stepped up efforts to curb diphtheria and promote better nutrition among residents, especially
Fubara, Army Deepen Partnership to Protect Critical Infrastructure in Rivers
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to strengthen the state government’s partnership with the Nigerian Army to protect critical national assets and address security challenges
Ghana, Nigeria set for African Unity Cup in Estonia
Speaking on the decision to support the initiative, the CEO of Afro Empire, Tamara Adu, said the event goes beyond the football rivalry between the two countries. The post Ghana,
Diri Sues for Ijaw Unity, Recognises Igbadiwe-led INC
Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, yesterday formally brought a closure to his reconciliation effort in the Ijaw National Congress (INC) with the hosting of a mega unity reception at
Real Madrid’s Asencio convicted of drink-driving
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was convicted of drink-driving in Gran Canaria in August, a court source confirmed to AFP on Wednesday. The 23-year-old centre-back was more than three times
New York City schools ban AI for students from pre-K to Grade 8
New York City Public Schools is set to introduce a sweeping ban on student-facing artificial intelligence tools for pupils from 2-K through eighth grade during the 2026-2027 academic year. The
Tinubu has no power to dictate how states spend subsidy gains — Wike
By Ayobami Okerinde The minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu has no power to dictate how state and local governments spend the
Tiger Woods set to change not guilty plea in DUI case
Tiger Woods, who pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence after crashing his car in Florida in March, is expected to formally change his plea, court documents showed Tuesday.
Two dead after attack on Saudi oil tanker in Hormuz – Shipping firm
Two Filipino sailors were killed when a Saudi oil tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company said Wednesday. A Greek security
