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Israel short on soldiers after year of war

More than a year into the Gaza war, the Israeli army’s reservists are exhausted and it is struggling to recruit soldiers just as it opens a new front in Lebanon. Some 300,000 reservists have been called up since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023, according to the army, 18 per cent of them men...
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Stakeholders recommend insurance to boost Nigeria’s livestock

The Presidential Livestock Reforms Implementation Committee has emphasised the need for insurance coverage to bolster investments in livestock production. It disclosed this in a communique dated October 29 after its stakeholders consultative workshop, held on October 24 and 25 in Abuja. The workshop gathered over 400 participants, including governors, ministers, and traditional rulers. During the...
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Police foil terrorist attack in Imo, kill one suspect

The Imo State Police Command reported a significant operational success in the fight against crime in the state on Tuesday. According to a release signed by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, “Yesterday, operatives from the command’s Counter-Terrorism Unit repelled an attack by suspected IPOB/ESN terrorists during a routine patrol along the Owerri/Aba Road, near Owerri...
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No official response from FG on strike, says SSANU

The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities has stated that there has been no official communication from the government regarding its ongoing strike. On Monday, the JAC of SSANU and NASU commenced an indefinite strike over four months of withheld...
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Survival strategies when expenses overshoot income

Nigeria, like many other countries, has faced significant economic challenges in the past year, including hyperinflation, currency fluctuations, and an increasing cost of living that has almost reduced earnings to nothing. In this situation, individuals need different strategies to survive the challenges, writes DARE OLAWIN In the past year, Nigerians have had their incomes eroded...
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ICYMI: RCCG suspends two pastors over homosexuality allegations, begins probe

The Redeemed Christian Church of God has announced the suspension of two ministers, Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello and Deacon Oke Mayowa. These developments follow viral allegations of homosexuality after the popular blog Gistlover released a list of prominent Nigerians allegedly involved. Social media reactions have identified several individuals, including Pastor Ayorinde. This was outlined in an...
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32 states got 55% of revenue from FAAC – Report

A new report by civic-tech organisation, BudgIT, has revealed that 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states relied on allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee for at least 55 per cent of their total revenue in 2023. The report highlights the over-dependence of many states on federal transfers, which makes them vulnerable to external shocks,...
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Nigeria’s internet consumption drops first time in seven months

Nigeria’s internet consumption declined in September 2024, marking the first drop since February 2024. This was according to the latest industry statistics report by the Nigerian Communications Commission. Data usage fell to 850,249.09 terabytes in September, a slight 0.82 per cent drop from the 853,954.05 terabytes recorded in August. This drop coincided with a decrease...
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