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Protests Disrupt Academic Activities at Osun State Polytechnic Over Suspension of Rector

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Osun State Polytechnic experienced disruptions in academic activities as various unions within the school staged protests following the suspension of the school’s recently appointed Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo. The state government, through a letter dated July 11, 2023, signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, M. K. Jimoh, suspended the Rector due to allegations of corruption. The suspension was implemented pending the investigation and resolution of the allegations, and he was replaced by Mr. Kehinde Alabi. Protesters, comprising students and members of the school’s Academic Staff Union…

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Tragic Fuel Tanker Explosion in Ore, Ondo State Claims Lives of Pregnant Woman, Three Children, and Others

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Yesterday, a tragic incident occurred in Ore, Ondo State, where a tanker carrying fuel crashed and spilled its contents. The driver lost control of the speeding tanker, causing it to fall into a ditch on Showboy Road. As the fuel began to spill, some locals rushed to scoop the fuel using buckets and kegs. Unfortunately, disaster struck when the spilled fuel caught fire, leading to a massive explosion. A pregnant woman and her three children, along with 18 others who were scooping fuel, were among the victims who lost their…

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Twitter Rebrands as X, Sets Sights on Payments, Banking, and Commerce

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Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, and its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, announced that the social media network would undergo significant changes. They plan to ditch the bird logo and rebrand the platform with the name “X.” The new direction for Twitter includes a focus on payments, banking, and commerce. Musk revealed the new minimalist art deco logo for X, which is a white X on a black background. He mentioned that if a good enough X logo was posted, the changes would go live worldwide the next day. Additionally, Musk changed…

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Over 500 Foreign-Trained Medical Graduates Fail Nigerian Council’s Assessment Exam

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According to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), a total of 529 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates did not pass the assessment examination conducted recently. The two-day examination, which took place in July, saw 704 medical and 30 dental graduates participating. However, the results showed that only 189 medical graduates and 16 dental graduates passed the assessment exam, while 515 medical graduates and 14 dental graduates failed. This pass rate of 27.4% was deemed poor by the MDCN Registrar, Dr Tajudeen Sanusi. Despite this, he emphasized the importance…

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Parents Urge President Tinubu to Halt Soaring Tuition Fees in Schools

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The Deputy National President of National Parents Teachers Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) is advising President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action and halt the continuous increases in tuition fees and other essential services in government-owned schools. The parents are expressing their concern that these frequent hikes in fees, along with other increased costs in fuel and electricity, are putting a heavy burden on citizens, making it difficult for them to afford basic necessities. The Deputy National President supports the removal of the oil subsidy but believes that raising multiple fees…

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Early Morning Fire in Taraba State Destroys Goods Worth Millions, Leaves 10 Shops in Ashes

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In the early hours of Sunday, a devastating fire outbreak wreaked havoc in the ATC area of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State. The inferno, which started around 3 a.m., engulfed no fewer than 10 shops, resulting in the destruction of goods worth millions of Naira. Among the affected individuals is Gabriel Olayinka, the Chief Executive Officer of Taraba News, who tragically lost two shops in the blaze. His goods, including valuable stationery items, were completely consumed by the flames. As the victims continue to assess the extent of their…

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Over One Billion People Nearing Starvation Globally -World Bank

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In the latest edition of the World Bank Newsletter, a dire report highlights that more than one billion people are on the verge of hunger worldwide. The majority of those affected reside in low and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The Agricultural Market Information System (AMIS) Market Monitor for July 2023 has been quoted, revealing that various factors, including geopolitical tensions endangering the Black Sea Grain Initiative and incidents like the collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Ukraine, have contributed to food shortages…

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Operation Hadarin Daji Neutralizes Four Bandits in Zamfara State During Intense Gunfight

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Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State successfully neutralized four bandits during a gunfight on Friday night in Maradun Local Government Area. The troops received information about the bandits’ plan to attack a community and swiftly engaged them in combat, preventing their access to the villages. During the encounter, four bandits were killed, and others managed to escape with injuries. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons, including one General Purpose Machine Gun, one FN Rifle, and 123 rounds of special ammunition. In recent coordinated efforts, the troops also cleared…

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Death Toll Climbs to 27 with Dozens Still Missing in Devastating Maharashtra Landslide Amid Monsoon Rains

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A devastating landslide in Maharashtra, India, has resulted in a death toll of 27 people, while around 50 individuals remain missing. The tragedy occurred after heavy monsoon rains triggered the landslide in a village located in the Raigad district, approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from Mumbai. Rescue teams are facing significant challenges as they battle lashing rain while searching for survivors and retrieving bodies buried under heaps of earth and debris. The village’s remote location, situated around five kilometers from the nearest road, hampers the rescue efforts, as heavy…

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Gunmen Kill School Teacher in Plateau State

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Gunmen in Plateau State have tragically killed a school teacher, Mr. Emmanuel Kyesmen. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening in Barkin Ladi, where the victim worked at Betany Academy. According to a resident of the community, Ferdinand Goyit, the gunmen attacked Kyesmen while he was closing his shop beside his residence at around 7 pm. They shot him on the spot and then entered his home, demanding money from his wife before leaving.The incident has left the community in mourning once again due to the senseless act of violence. Share…

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