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President Bola Tinubu has called on critics of Africa to stop questioning Africa’s capacity for democracy and development. Tinuu said it was high time for critics to recognise the strides made by nations like Ghana and Nigeria, without constantly asking African countries to “prove themselves.” He added that African countries have nothing to prove to…
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An Ojo Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday, granted N500,000 bail to a Sales Rep. Sunday Babatunde, standing trial for alleged N5.3 million theft. Babatunde, 34, was arraigned before Magistrate, L.K.J Layeni, on a one-count charge of breach of trust. Babatunde, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The magistrate granted the defendant bail in the sum…
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President Bola Tinubu has told Ghanaians that their newly inaugurated leader, John Dramani Mahama, is a man of “patriotic vision and substance.” Tinubu made this statement during Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony in Accra on Tuesday. He also lauded Mahama for his dedication to his country and its people. “Your new president is a man of patriotic…
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The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension to the registration period for the 2025 WASSCE for Private Candidates, First Series. The initial registration deadline, set for Monday, January 6, 2025, has now been extended to Monday, January 20, 2025. In a statement shared via its official X account, WAEC informed intending candidates…
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The Borno Executive Council has approved the renaming of Borno State University (BOSU) to Kashim Ibrahim University, Maiduguri, in honour of Sir Kashim Ibrahim, the first Governor of Northern Nigeria. The decision was taken during the first council meeting of 2025, chaired by Gov. Babagana Zulum in Maiduguri. Speaking to newsmen on the development, the…