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By Richard Eweka This article is the fifth in the series, x-raying the SHINE Agenda of governor Monday Okpebholo led administration. SHINE stands for Security, Health, Infrastructure, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Education (SHINE). Governor Monday Okpebholo is aware that education is the bedrock of a civilized nation and the legacy any government will pass […]
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Christopher Musa has summoned Nigeria’s Service Chiefs to an emergency meeting following recent attacks on several military bases in the North-East. The meeting, held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence in Abuja, brought together top military and intelligence officials to review the country’s counter-terrorism strategy. Among those attending are the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede; […]
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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, was reportedly wounded in both legs on the same day his father was killed in airstrikes, according to claims by Israeli officials. The 56-year-old cleric has not been seen in public since taking over from his father, Ali Khamenei, who was killed in strikes on Tehran at the start […]
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The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to rescind its blanket invalidation of degree certificates obtained from institutions in the Benin Republic and Togo. The call followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Public Petitions during plenary on Wednesday, March 11. Presenting the report, the committee chairman, Laori Kwamoti, said the decision was based on […]
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Monday Okpebholo has reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to improving living standards and infrastructure across the state with the commissioning of newly procured road maintenance equipment. The governor made this known during the commissioning ceremony held at the Edo State Ministry of Works along Sapele Road, Benin City. Okpebholo noted that for many years residents of Edo State have suffered […]
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Singer Doja Cat has responded to comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet about opera and ballet, defending the centuries-old art forms. In a TikTok video, the hip-hop star criticized Chalamet for claiming that “no one cares about [opera or ballet] anymore.” She highlighted that opera has existed for over 400 years and ballet for around 500, emphasizing that performances continue to attract […]
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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, has reportedly sustained injuries during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Iranian state media. The 56-year-old cleric succeeded his father, Ali Khamenei, following the latter’s death in a major strike on Tehran. State broadcasters described him as a “janbaz,” a Persian term for someone wounded […]
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Members of the Iranian women’s national football team may face severe consequences after their 2-0 defeat to the Philippines on Sunday, March 8, which ended their Women’s Asian Cup campaign. The situation has raised concerns about the players’ safety under Iran’s strict political climate. The tournament was already fraught with controversy, as the team reportedly […]
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