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180 bag first class as UNILORIN graduates 10,922
From LAYI OLANREWAJU,Ilorin No fewer than 10,922 students are to graduate from University of Ilorin for the 2019/2021 academic session. The Vice Chancellor University of Ilorin, Professor Sulyman Age Abdulkareem stated this while addressing journalists on activities to mark the commencement of the 36th convocation ceremony of the Institution in Ilorin. According to him out
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We’ll overcome COVID-19, others soon, says award-winning gospel artiste, Vumomse
Celebrated gospel artiste and award-winning music maker, Charles Vumomse widely known as Vumomse, has said that the world will soon overcome current challenges plaguing nations like Coronavirus, terrorism, poverty and others. According to the United States-trained family nurse turned gospel music minister, who has worked with stars like Tim Godfrey and Mercy Chinwo, ongoing
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11 die in Kwara auto crash
LAYI OLANREWAJU, Ilorin. Eleven people on Sunday afternoon lost their lives in auto crash caused by wrongful overtaking along Jebba-Bode Saadu in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. Daily SUN investigation revealed that the multiple crash, which occurred around 4:00pm at Onipako village, involved two vehicles. The vehicles involved in the fatal auto
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Uganda, China mark 59 years of diplomatic ties
Uganda and China on Monday marked the 59th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Chinese embassy here in a tweet said the bilateral relations is growing stronger. “Over the past 59 years, China-Uganda relations have been growing from strength to strength and are now at our best in history with promising future,’’ the
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Afghan mosque attacks victims receive assistance from Iran
Scores of families affected by latest terrorist attacks in two Afghan provinces have received humanitarian aid provided by Iran, local officials confirmed on Monday. At least 93 worshippers were killed and more than 230 people wounded in suicide bomb attacks against two Shiite Muslims mosques during Friday prayers in northern Kunduz and southern Kandahar provinces,
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FG begins spray to prevent quelea birds invasion in Jigawa
The Federal Government has commenced a two-week aerial spray in Jigawa to control invasion of quelea birds. The Special Assistant on Community Development and Social Inclusion to Gov. Muhammad Badaru of the state, Alhaji Hamza Muhammad, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Monday. Muhammad said the
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German president marks first transport of Jews 80 years ago
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday said that anti-Semitism must never again go unopposed in Germany at the marking of the 80th anniversary of the first transport of Jews from Berlin to the east. “Never again may anti-Semitic thought or action remain without contradiction and public reaction,’’ Steinmeier said at an event at the Platform
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Oyo APC holds State Congress Wednesday, Committee resumes screening
The Committee constituted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to screen those contesting the various State Executive Committee positions of the party in Oyo State has resumed ahead of Wednesday’s rescheduled congress. This is contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the Screening Committee, Afeez Bolaji, and made available to newsmen on Monday in Ibadan.
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DR Congo reports 3 new Ebola cases – WHO
Three new cases of Ebola virus disease have been confirmed by health officials in the north-eastern province of North Kivu in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It was discovered five months after the end of a previous Ebola outbreak in the same province, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday. As of Oct.
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6 men docked for allegedly forging Oyo Govt. Revenue tickets
Six men were arraigned before an Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ court in Ibadan on Monday for alleged issuing forged Oyo State Government tickets and documents to motorists in the state. The men are Emmanuel Adima, 52, Akeju Joseph, 45, Ademola Ademola, 45, Adehanmi Bamidele, 42, Omolayo Segun, 40, Tunji Ojamo, 48, and Ahmed Segun, 40. The
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Colin Powell dies of Covid complications
Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century and the early years of the 21st, has died from complications from Covid-19, his family said on Facebook. He was 84. “General Colin L. Powell, former
Father suspected of killing daughters, grandchildren in marriage feud
A father in Pakistan is suspected of killing his two daughters and their four children by setting their house ablaze because one of the women married against his wishes, police said. Manzoor Hussain is being hunted by police after allegedly setting fire to the home that sisters Fauzia Bibi and Khurshid Mai shared in
Dollar wavering as global inflation surges; kiwi jumps
The dollar made a wobbly start to the week on Monday with the kiwi and sterling edging higher after a red-hot inflation readout in New Zealand and hawkish remarks from Britain’s central bank chief that put rate rises in investors’ sights. The dollar index has now slipped about 0.6% from last week’s 2021 highs
China condemns US, Canada for sending warships through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military on Sunday condemned the United States and Canada for each sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait last week, saying they were threatening peace and stability in the region. China claims democratically-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, and has mounted repeated air force missions into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone (ADIZ)
Indian floods leave 24 dead as rescue operation continues
At least 24 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rains caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among the dead. There are fears the death toll could rise further as many people are missing. Several houses were washed away and people became trapped in
Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU
Facebook is planning to hire 10,000 people in the European Union to develop a so-called metaverse. A metaverse is an online world where people can game, work and communicate in a virtual environment, often using VR headsets, reports the BBC. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been a leading voice on the concept. The announcement
French ambassador leaves Belarus after Minsk expels him
France’s ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the Belarus government ordered him out, AFP news agency reports. An embassy spokesperson confirmed to AFP that ambassador Nicolas de Lacoste left the country on Sunday. He had been told to leave by Monday. de Lacoste, who is 57, was posted to Minsk late last
UEFA League: No room for niceties as Suarez, Liverpool reunite again
Luis Suarez reunites with Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday and for another 90 minutes, a fans’ favourite and cherished former club will have to be enemies again. The last time Suarez met Liverpool in Spain was also the first time since he left the club five years earlier in 2014 and it
Criticism of Newcastle manager Bruce tough to take, says son Alex
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has been made the “fall guy” at the Premier League club and the criticism he has faced since being appointed in 2019 has been difficult to take, the 60-year-old’s son Alex said. Bruce has endured a largely difficult time after he replaced fan-favourite Rafa Benitez and speculation is rife
La Liga: Ansu Fati stars as Barca cruise past Valencia
Ansu Fati came to the rescue again on Sunday by scoring a sensational goal and earning a penalty in a 3-1 victory over Valencia as Barcelona got a big week off to a winning start. Memphis Depay slammed in the spot-kick and Philippe Coutinho, who came on for Fati on the hour, added a
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