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Blackout: Nigerian university reschedules exam over students' protest

The Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), which served Adamawa State where the university is based announced a disruption in power on Tuesday. The company said four of its towers have been vandalised along Jos-Gombe 330kV transmission line.

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Abia Assembly, speaker refuse to inaugurate PDP member declared elected by Appeal Court

The Court of Appeal in Lagos State declared the PDP lawmaker winner of Abia North Constituency election in 2023 after INEC had initially issued a certificate of return to an LP candidate for the same constituency.

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Inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Nigerian correctional centre

A storm during a heavy rainfall destroyed parts of the old Suleja custodial centre around 9 p.m., allowing many inmates to escape from the facility

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Nigerian chess master Onakoya visits Governor Sanwo-Olu after record-breaking feat

Gov Sanwo-Olu highlighted Onakoya's vision for empowering youth through chess, and pledged the state's support

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Police arrest two suspects in killing of Okada rider

Mr Tumaka, a father of seven, was killed and his motorcycle stolen at Okada Road, Type-B Quarters in Minna

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Resident doctors hail Governor Sani over salary payment

The ARD wants to present an award to the governor to convey its appreciation for his efforts.

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FG revokes 924 dormant mining licences

The revoked 928 dormant licences include 528 exploration licences, 20 mining leases, 101 quarry licences, and 273 Small Scale Mining Licences (SSML).

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Fellowship emphasises importance of collaboration between journalists, researchers

According to the organisers, the fellowship aims to hone the skills of journalists to report stories about diseases and scientific research from an African perspective.

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Kie Kie, Layi Wasabi defeat Sabinus, Taaoma, others to emerge Q1 top skit makers

The skitmakers were selected based on several criteria.

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Police arrest suspected gunmen who stormed worship service, abducted cleric

The police said the gunmen have confessed to the crime.

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