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Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, August 14
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things to know this Wednesday morning, 14th August 2024 can be accessed below
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At least 25 people died on Tuesday when a trailer loaded with roofing sheets collided with an 18-seater bus, a Micra taxi, and a Honda CR-V along the Ojo-Iwo Road of the Ibadan-Lagos expressway near Agbowo/Ajao area.
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President Bola Tinubu has signed a law increasing the salaries, allowances, and benefits of Nigerian judicial officers by 300%.
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President Bola Tinubu will travel from Abuja to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea today for a three-day official visit, following an invitation from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
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The University of Ibadan has received N201 million from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) for student fee payments.
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Popular Nigerian gospel music artist Aduke Ajayi, also known as Aduke Gold, has passed away. The news was shared on social media by fellow artist Esther Igbekele.
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The Oyo State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the killing of 14-year-old Malik Kareem in Ibadan, allegedly linked to a money ritual.
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The Federal Government has received 70 hybrid Jet Mover buses from Jet Motor Company to improve the country’s transportation sector.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has allocated N50 billion to the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to support the education of underprivileged students.
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Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has revealed that 67% of Nigerian-trained doctors are currently working in the United Kingdom.
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Nigerian Afrobeats stars Rema and Tems have been featured on Barack Obama’s 2024 summer playlist, marking a significant achievement for Nigerian music.