Death toll from Afghan earthquake hits 2,053
Death toll from Saturday’s magnitude 6.3 earthquake that hit Western Afghanistan climbed to at least 2053, officials of the ruling Taliban said on
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General
LASG begins construction of $100m African Film City October
By Our Correspondent Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says his administration would begin the construction of a $100 million African Film City
General
Health
Cholera outbreak: Death toll in Ethiopia rises to 300 – WHO
An ongoing cholera outbreak in Ethiopia has so far claimed 300 lives, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in its latest situation update.
Health
National
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FG, 12 pharmaceutical coys sign MOU on drugs security
From Our Correspondent The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 12 pharmaceutical companies as part of its efforts to
Education
Tertiary Education
8000-bed facility: LASU begins hostel service next session
By Our Correspondent Students of the Lagos State University (LASU), which hitherto is non-residential, will now enjoy a hostel facility, from the next
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14 die in India flash flood, 100 missing
At least 14 people have been reported dead and more than 100 missing after a flash flood in India, news agencies reported. The
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Zimbabwe to enact anti-drug legislation amid rising cases
The Zimbabwean Government will enact legislation to bolster its fight against drug and substance abuse, a cabinet minister has said. Zimbabwe faced the
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Science & Technology
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3 scientists win, share 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Three scientists, Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum
TeleCom
NITRA applauds NCC’s achievements under Danbatta
By Abdulfatah Babatunde The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) has applauded the giant stride of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) under the
Agriculture
Climate Change
Africa faces looming temperature rise, threatening food security
By Abdulfatah Babatunde As the temperature in Africa is forecasted to increase at an accelerated pace, climate expert says many sub-Saharan countries will