NBA says Jos is not a war zone

The Assistant General Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Ehi Barnabas-Henry, said Jos, Plateau State’s capital, is a place rich in culture, warmth, and peace and is not a war zone. Barnabas-Henry asserted on Tuesday in Abuja, following the successful hosting of the NBA Section on Legal Practice Conference in Jos. Speaking to newsmen,…

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Australia ruling party to increase international student visa fee to A$2,000

Australia’s ruling Labour Party has announced plans to raise international student visa fees to A$2,000 if returned to office, as part of a broader strategy to manage immigration and generate revenue from the country’s booming education sector, Reuters reported on Monday. The proposed increase, up from the current A$1,600, is expected to generate A$760 million…

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UNICEF says Low immunisation coverage responsible for polio resurgence in Lagos

The United Nations Children’s Fund has identified low immunisation coverage, poor sanitation, and malnutrition as key factors responsible for the resurgence of polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases in Lagos. This was revealed during the 2025 World Immunisation Week Advocacy Walk for Polio, held on Tuesday in collaboration with the Lagos State Government. The event brought…

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Gov. Adeleke Condoles Iwo Muslim Community Over Passing of Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah

The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Muslim community in Iwo and across Nigeria following the passing of the President of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN), Sheikh Abdul Rasheed Hadiyatullah. In a statement signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Adeleke also sympathized with the…

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