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Several injured in Norway passenger train accident

A train carrying up to 70 passengers derailed Thursday in northern Norway, injuring several people on board, authorities said. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre of Northern Norway (JRCC NN) said in a post on X that they were “working on the derailment of a train,” adding that “50 to 70 people” were onboard and the...
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Niger’s ex-prime minister Amadou dies at 74

Hama Amadou, the former prime minister of Niger, renowned for his political resilience and comebacks, has died at the age of 74 in Niamey, his family announced on Thursday. According to the newspaper L’Enquêteur, the “giant of Nigerien politics” passed away overnight from Wednesday to Thursday after contracting malaria. Tributes have flooded social media for...
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Troops kill 140 terrorists in one week 

Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have killed no fewer than 140 terrorists and arrested 135 suspects across the country in the last week. Among those arrested were a founding father of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Pius Iguh, and an IPOB commander identified as Emmanuel Onwugu. Addressing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, the Director...
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Deadly shootings claim multiple lives in Anambra capital

A shooting spree in Awka, Anambra State capital on Thursday morning, has claimed several lives, sources have hinted DAILY POST. One of the sources, a student, said the shooting happened in Ifite Awka, at approximately 9:15 a.m., leaving several people dead. Ifite Awka is dominated mostly by students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. The source...
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FG approves creative economy development fund

The Federal Executive Council has approved the establishment of the Creative Economy Development Fund and the implementation of the Intellectual Property Monetisation Pilot. The approval was made on Wednesday at the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. This was disclosed in a statement released on Thursday by Nneka Ikem, Special Adviser to...
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Akume unveils N2bn water scheme in Kebbi

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, on Thursday commissioned a N2 billion Yauri Water Scheme. Speaking during the event held at the Emir’s palace, Yauri in Kebbi, the SGF said the rehabilitation of Yauri Water Scheme was a symbol of progress, development and the federal government’s commitment to improving the lives...
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Mbah approves N80,000 minimum wage for Enugu workers

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the approval of an N80,000 minimum wage for Enugu workers, effective October 2024. He shared the news via his official X account on Thursday, marking a significant development for workers in the state. “I have just approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for Enugu workers, effective October...
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