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FACT CHECK: Did Kaduna State University Hike Fees?

“Management has met with students of the University on Thursday, 22nd April 2021 and enlightened them in order to allay their fears. “Furthermore, Management wishes to state that though tuition fees would be reviewed upward with specific fees on each course but yet to be announced. “The figures being spread …

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My Friend On Your Birthday

Dear friend, let me say something on this special day Though we are far apart, You’ll be always in my heart. I cherish those moments, our silly fights and funny talks and how we grew together, stayed united in grief and laughter. May your face always light up with glee. …

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IHRA ‘misrepresents’ own definition of anti-Semitism, says report

An international organisation behind a controversial definition of anti-Semitism has misled the public about that definition, according to a new report by the British campaign group Free Speech on Israel, obtained exclusively by Al Jazeera’s Investigative Unit. The report, written by Oxford University researcher Jamie Stern-Weiner and set to be officially published on …

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Congresses: Why we’re recommending consensus option ― APC

All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is recommending consensus option for election of party officials at all levels in the forthcoming congresses to reduce possible acrimony. Sen. John Akpanudoedehe, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), said this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. “For …

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Mass failure in 2021 UTME: Stakeholders, JAMB trade blames

With 14 per cent pass and 86 per cent failure at the just-concluded 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, divergent views have been expressed by stakeholders as to what led to the poor performance by the candidates. While some said it …

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