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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart Dies At 90

Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled and his name became a punchline on late night television. His death was announced yesterday on his public Facebook page....
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Wike To Meet Area Council Chairmen, NUT, NANs

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday, July 3 meet with chairmen of FCT area councils, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to discuss the reopening of public primary schools in the FCT. Confirming the meeting in a statement, NANS President,...
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OYCSDA Funds New 60 Micro-Projects In 30 Communities

Poised to ensure ease of life for the people of Oyo state, the State Community and Social Development Agency (OYCSDA), on Tuesday, distributed funds to thirty communities across the State for the construction of projects and provision of other social amenities. The Micro-Projects, according to a press release signed by the Project Public Relations Officer...
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Anambra South By-Election: Aspirants Jostle For Tickets

Ahead of the August 16 Anambra South Senatorial by-election, the state is set for epic battle over who replaces late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. OKEY MADUFORO reports At last, the long-awaited date for conduct of Anambra South Senatorial District by-election has been fixed for August 16, while the primary elections for nomination of candidates by the...
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Ensure Inclusive Governance In Kwara, Babalola Tells Gov AbdulRazaq

A former Kwara State governorship aspirant, Sunday Babalola, has urged the Kwara State Governor, Mallam Abdurahman AbdulRazaq, to ensure inclusive governance in the state. In an interview with journalists on Wednesday, he stated that the three senatorial districts in the state should all feel the impact of AbdulRazaq’s governance. He advised against lopsided infrastructural provision,...
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Global air travel demand rises 5% — IATA

The International Air Transport Association has reported a 5.0 per cent year-on-year increase in global passenger demand for May 2025, with international travel leading the growth, despite regional disparities and ongoing geopolitical challenges. According to IATA’s latest data released on Monday, total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres, rose by 5.0 per cent compared...
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West Africa: Tinubu Pushes Political, Economic Integration Of Region

ANAYO EZUGWU examines President Bola Tinubu’s push for transformation of West Africa towards deeper economic cooperation and political integration at the just concluded West Africa Economic Summit 2025 On June 21, President Bola Tinubu reiterated his desire to deepen political and economic integration, enhance trade and investment cooperation across the West Africa subregion. The President...
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