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The Edo State Government has stepped up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts, with over 16,328 residents receiving the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine across the state's 18 local government areas. The vaccination drive, which targets 47,994 persons in the first phase, has seen 4,527 strategic leaders, 4,337
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Nigeria's North-East region has witnessed a surge in violence in recent months, with Boko Haram and its affiliated groups, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), carrying out a series of attacks on military bases and convoys. In a recent incident, ISWAP militants raided a military base
Local government
A $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill is expected to flood Georgia's state government with $4.7 billion, raising questions about how the money will be spent. The influx of funding is equivalent to 17% of the state's $27.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal
Local government
The Australian Government's Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has provided financial support to the Upper Hunter Shire Council to deliver priority local road and community infrastructure projects under the COVID-19 Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (Phase 1). This grant award aims to support local
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The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has condemned the recent attack on the Government Girls Secondary School in Jangebe, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria, where an undisclosed number of school girls were kidnapped. This is not an isolated incident, as barely a week
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UNICEF has expressed deep concern over reports of a brutal attack on a school in Zamfara State, north-west Nigeria, where hundreds of schoolgirls are feared to have been kidnapped. The attack is a gross violation of children's rights and could have long-lasting effects on the mental health and
Local government
The recent spate of attacks and abductions of school children in Nigeria has drawn condemnation from the Acting Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mr. Hilary Kelechi Madu. The NSCDC boss has vowed to take action, including deploying personnel to beef up security in schools, in
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Nigerian Army troops are in hot pursuit of the abductors of staff and students of Government Science School, Kagara in Niger State, after a group of bandits in military uniforms stormed the school on Tuesday night and kidnapped an unspecified number of members of staff and students. The army has
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The Queensland Government has given the green light to a proposed $300 million high purity alumina (HPA) plant in Gladstone, set to create 120 jobs and establish a new state export industry. The plan, backed by advanced manufacturer Alpha HPA, will see the production and export of high purity alumina
Local government
The North Dakota Department of Commerce is currently accepting applications for two grant programs: the Mainstreet Initiative Partnership in Planning (PiP) Grant and the Operation Intern Grant. The PiP Grant will provide funding for comprehensive plans and economic development plans that align with the Mainstreet Initiative's goals of
Local government
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has assured the state's commitment to strengthening teacher training in the use of technology to enhance quality teaching in schools. The governor made this assurance during an inspection visit to the ongoing construction work at the College of Education in Abudu, Orhionmwon Local
Local government
Tensions between Usaka Uko in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State and Nkari in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have led to the tragic loss of life and destruction. According to reports, a recent incident on January 22, 2021, saw youths from Usaka Uko allegedly ambush
