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KANO CUSTODIAL CENTRE HONOURS 61 INMATES FOR MEMORIZING THE QUR’AN
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Kano State Command, has celebrated 61 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kurmawa, for successfully completing the memorisation and recitation of the Holy Qur’an. The command said the achievement reflects its commitment to rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society. According to the NCoS, the graduates—55 males and…
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ONDO SUSPENDS 27 STUDENTS OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
The Ondo State Government has suspended 27 students from three public secondary schools in Akure over alleged acts of misconduct. The affected students are from Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas College and CAC Grammar School, with the Ministry of Education saying the action followed repeated cases of indiscipline despite several warnings. The ministry said the suspension…
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CBAAC, SWISS FILM ARCHIVE PARTNER TO PRESERVE AFRICA’S AUDIOVISUAL HERITAGE
The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has signed a partnership with the Swiss National Film Archive (Cinémathèque Suisse) to preserve and digitise Africa’s audiovisual heritage. The agreement, signed in Lagos, aims to safeguard valuable cultural records while strengthening collaboration in research, training and archival preservation. The three-year renewable Memorandum of Understanding…
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MALALA DAY: STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR STRONGER ACTION ON GIRLS’ EDUCATION
Young female filmmakers and education advocates have called on governments and development partners to tackle school dropout and child marriage, stressing that every girl deserves access to quality education. The appeal was made during a Malala Day film screening in Abuja, where girls used storytelling to highlight the barriers preventing many from completing school. A…
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FCT FIRE SERVICE UPGRADES EMERGENCY FIRE ALERT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE RESPONSE
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has announced a comprehensive review and planned upgrade of its fire router system to improve emergency response and align with modern firefighting technology. The service said the exercise is aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening public safety across the territory. Director of the FCT Fire Service, ACG Zaccheaus…
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RESCUED OYO PRINCIPAL RECOUNTS 56-DAY ORDEAL, SAYS KIDNAPPERS KILLED TWO TEACHERS
The Principal of Community High School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs. Rachael Folake Alamu, has narrated the traumatic experience she and other abducted teachers and pupils endured during their 56 days in captivity. Mrs. Alamu spoke on Monday July 13 after she and the other rescued victims were formally received…
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E.U. MOVES TO RESTRICT CHILDREN’S ACCESS TO SOCIAL MEDIA ACROSS MEMBER STATES
The European Union is preparing new rules that could significantly limit social media access for young children across its 27 member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the proposed measures are aimed at protecting children from online risks and ensuring age-appropriate access to digital platforms. Recommendations under consideration would allow children under…
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TRUMP SAYS U.S. SHOULD CONTROL STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS WITH IRAN
U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States should take control of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes, and be compensated for securing it. Trump made the remarks amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran over access to the strategic waterway. He argued that countries benefiting from safe…
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FILM INDUSTRY PAYS TRIBUTE TO ACCLAIMED ACTOR SAM NEILL
The film industry is paying tribute to acclaimed actor Sam Neill, whose career spanned more than four decades and touched audiences across generations. Widely recognised for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park franchise, Neill became one of cinema’s most respected and enduring performers. His work in films such as The Piano,…
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NDLEA ARRESTS SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, SEIZES 5.75kg OF HEROIN AT ABUJA AIRPORT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after officers allegedly discovered 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin concealed in her luggage during passenger clearance. According to the agency, the suspect was intercepted on arrival aboard a Qatar Airways flight from…
