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FG plans $500m university research fund

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to create a $500 million annual fund to strengthen university research and innovation. The Minister of Educa

NDLEA uncovers ‘drug caves’ in Kano

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano has discovered and begun dismantling a series of caves and subterranean hideouts in the Rimin

Families demand justice as thugs kill 3 in Kano

A fresh wave of political violence has hit Kano State, with thugs reportedly killing three people on Tuesday, triggering outrage and heightening fears

20,815 Boko Haram fighters surrendered in 5 years – Theatre Commander

Maj. Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, the Theatre Commander, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has said that at least 20,815 active Boko Hara

Reps fault NCC over poor telecom services, order probe

The House of Representatives on Wednesday criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) over what it described as weak regulatory oversight,