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Miles Morland Foundation Opens 2026 Writing Scholarships for African Writers
  The Miles Morland Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 Writing Scholarships. The foundation was established…
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Former Punch Editor, Dotun Oladipo Is Dead
The founder and managing editor of Eagle Online, an online news platform, Dotun Oladipo, has died at the age of 56. According to reports, Oladipo reportedly became ill suddenly at his office on Tuesday and died a few hours later at a hospital, where he had driven himself for treatment. His platform, the Eagle Online […] The post Former Punch Editor, Dotun Oladipo Is Dead appeared first on OsunDefender.
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At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps Nepal-Tibet border
At least 17 people have been killed after a massive flash flood and mudslide swept through communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, washing away villages and damaging roads and other infrastructure. The disaster struck early Wednesday in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, north of Kathmandu.  Authorities said excessive snow melting into the Bhote Koshi River was believed to […] The post At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps Nepal-Tibet border appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Why women’s voice should be heard, By Sam Akpe
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ISPON Begins Enforcement Against Trucks On Kogi Barracks Road August 31
The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), Kogi State chapter, has warned operators of heavy-duty trucks and trailers against using the Barracks Road corridor leading to GYB Junction in Lokoja, threatening to commence strict enforcement of safety regulations from August 31. The state chairman of ISPON and chief consultant on Kogi State Safety Standard […]
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Kano Raises Minimum Pension from N5,000 to N20,000 — NUP
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Kano State Government has increased the minimum pension for retirees in the state from N5,000 to N20,000, the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has said. The state Chairman of the union, Malam Shuaib Musa-Jibrin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Kano. Musa-Jibrin said the increase […] The post Kano Raises Minimum Pension from N5,000 to N20,000 — NUP appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Kwara trains 150 local farmers to improve economic target, job creation
The Kwara State government has engaged 150 farmers in a five-day capacity training towards improved economic targets and food sufficiency. The post Kwara trains 150 local farmers to improve economic target, job creation appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Five Filmmakers Shortlisted for Inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Five documentary filmmakers have been shortlisted for the inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts (NPCA) after a rigorous judging process narrowed the field from 11 nominees. Anne-Marie Palmer-Ikuku, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG), disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The five shortlisted documentaries are Beyond Tarkwa Bay by Peter […] The post Five Filmmakers Shortlisted for Inaugural Nigeria Prize for Creative Arts appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Transfer: Bouaddi becomes most expensive EPL teenager with Man City move
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Don Jazzy Reveals He Walked Away From Mo’Hits with Nothing
Don Jazzy explained that when Mo’Hits broke up in 2012, he chose to move on rather than hold on to the label. He said he publicly announced that he no longer had anything to do with Mo’Hits, created a new company and started again. The post Don Jazzy Reveals He Walked Away From Mo’Hits with Nothing appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Alleged threat: Call Kuje council boss to order, ADC chieftain urges Wike
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and public affairs analyst, Usman Okai Austin, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to The post Alleged threat: Call Kuje council boss to order, ADC chieftain urges Wike appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Jigawa university offers free tuition for mathematics, physics students
“Interested and eligible candidates are advised to effect a change of institution and course to FUT, Babura at any JAMB CBT Centre,” she added.
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Inside Karu’s ₦7m Kidney Trade: How Poverty Is Driving Desperate Choices in Nigeria
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. Few days ago, VeryDarkMan raised fresh alarm over an alleged kidney-trafficking network operating around the Mararaba–Masaka axis, including Auta Balefi in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. According to reports based on his findings, a young man approached him claiming that one of his kidneys had been removed without his consent following a hospital […] The post Inside Karu’s ₦7m Kidney Trade: How Poverty Is Driving Desperate Choices in Nigeria appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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How Adeleke thwarted APC’s bid to reclaim Osun
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Visa Application: We Don’t Work With Agents, Approach Us Directly — German Embassy Warns Nigerians
The embassy issued the warning on Wednesday through its official X account, urging prospective applicants to obtain visa-related information directly from the mission and other official German government channels. The post Visa Application: We Don’t Work With Agents, Approach Us Directly — German Embassy Warns Nigerians appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA.
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Police Catch ‘Master Of Escapes’ In Spain After Fourth Prison Break
Spanish authorities did not identify the man or say in their statement why he had been imprisoned, describing him only as "dangerous". The post Police Catch ‘Master Of Escapes’ In Spain After Fourth Prison Break appeared first on Channels Television.
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Moses Bliss shuts down divorce rumours with birthday celebration video featuring wife Marie
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Atiku’s subsidy comeback is ‘applying painkillers on a festering wound’ — Tinubu’s aide
Dare was reacting to Atiku’s insistence that he would bring back subsidy if elected president in 2027, including a proposal to supply crude oil to local refiners at preferential prices.
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Kano seeks additional diphtheria vaccines from FG
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Iceland announces 1 category of foreigners who may be expelled from the country
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DAAD/EPOS Scholarships 2027/2028 for Young Professionals from Developing Nations
The 2027/2028 DAAD/EPOS Scholarship application window is now open. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has designated the…
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Emaduku’s “Colours of My Mind”: Memorialising the paradoxes of a beloved landscape
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US reveals 5 categories of foreigners who do not have to pay immigrant fee
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Family announces dates for Ogogo’s remaining burial programmes
The family of late Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has announced the dates for the remaining programmes for his burial rites. The announcement was made by actor Prince Jide Kosoko on Instagram on Wednesday on behalf of the family, which authorised him to issue the statement. Kosoko said the family appreciated fans, […] The post Family announces dates for Ogogo’s remaining burial programmes appeared first on Tribune Online.
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RMAFC Has Right To Speak On Revenue Issues, Arewa Think Tank Says
The Convener of Arewa Think Tank, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, has defended the chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, against criticism over his recent comments on Nigeria’s fiscal and economic policies. Yakubu said the criticism was misplaced, arguing that RMAFC was constitutionally established to oversee revenue mobilisation, allocation and fiscal […]
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UK student visa application: 11 steps prospective applicants need to follow
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) gave the guidance in a video shared on its official X account, explaining the application process, required documents, The post UK student visa application: 11 steps prospective applicants need to follow appeared first on Tribune Online.
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US Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide Amid Immigration Crackdown
The United States has paused immigrant visa appointments at embassies and consulates around the world as the administration of President Donald Trump carries out a broader immigration crackdown. A US State Department spokesperson said on Tuesday that the department had launched a global training programme for consular staff and that visa appointments would be adjusted […]
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KCPC, Anti-Corruption Commission Partner to Protect Kano Consumers
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KCPC) says it will strengthen its collaboration with the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission to protect consumers and safeguard their welfare. The Executive Secretary of the council, Dr Ibrahim Garba-Muhammad, made this known when officials of the commission paid him a courtesy visit at his office in […] The post KCPC, Anti-Corruption Commission Partner to Protect Kano Consumers appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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2 Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing During Kano Thugs’ Clash
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the fatal stabbing of a man during a clash involving suspected thugs in the Dorayi Konanan Bakin Mai area of Kano. The incident occurred at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, when violence reportedly erupted between rival groups in the area. The crisis […]
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2027 World Athletics Championships: Ajayi, Nathaniel secure qualifications
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North-Central APC forum backs Yari to deliver Tinubu’s 2027 victory
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2027: AAC unveils plans dislodge APC in Lagos
AAC said would prioritise direct engagement with residents through door-to-door, house-to-house and street-to-street campaigns to explain its manifesto, policies and programmes to the people.
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Fuel Subsidy: FG’s Economic Policies Favour Rich, Not Poor Nigerians — Sam Amadi
The most recent news from Nigeria and across the world is available at The News Chronicle. The News Chronicle provides the most recent headlines, commentary, and political news. The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Sam Amadi, has described the Federal Government’s fuel subsidy removal policy as a failure, saying it has neither improved economic productivity nor delivered welfare gains to Nigerians. Amadi said the government’s economic policies appeared to prioritise businesses and wealthier Nigerians rather than lifting people […] The post Fuel Subsidy: FG’s Economic Policies Favour Rich, Not Poor Nigerians — Sam Amadi appeared first on The News Chronicle.
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Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Zamfara
Items recovered from the suspects include one AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated Dane gun, two rifle magazines, 55 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 18 cartridges for the Dane gun, one motorcycle, two Baofeng radio sets and one mobile phone. The post Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorists, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Zamfara appeared first on Channels Television.
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Which Is the Best Real Money Online Casino in Uganda?
There are more online casinos accepting Ugandan players today than at any point in the country’s gaming history. That is good news for competition and product quality. It is less good news for the player trying to figure out which platform actually deserves their money. Most comparison articles list five or ten casinos with generic […] The post Which Is the Best Real Money Online Casino in Uganda? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.
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FCT Police Debunks Viral Claim Of Kidney Sales In Nyanya
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked a viral social media publication alleging that young people living around Nyanya have been selling their kidneys for money. The publication had also claimed that an agent operating in Mararaba was buying human kidneys from residents. However, the FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by […]
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