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For those newer to the movement, like Sam Jandl of Boston, who stepped up to help organize Sunday’s event on Boston Common, the connection to others around the country has provided a morale boost as well as practical advice, like which trash bags to buy to protect posters from rain. …

The National Population Commission (NPC) has fixed the national population and housing census for March 29 to April 2, 2023.   Chairman of the National Population Commission, Nasir Kwarra made the announcement shortly after meeting President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house in Abuja.   Kwarra said;    “By March …

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) says at least n 140,000 international passports are uncollected nationwide.   About 40,000 of the total 140,000 are in the Alausa passport office in Ikeja, Tony Akuneme, the NIS spokesperson, disclosed.   He explained that the majority of the uncollected passports had wrong phone contacts and …

Announcing the news, the World Health Organization (WHO) said that it has already begun contacting communities to ensure a smooth operation.  Measles, which is preventable, remains a major health problem in Ethiopia, with several outbreaks reported in different parts of the country, the UN health agency said.  Vaccinations are planned across the nation for a total of 15.5 million youngsters aged nine to 59 months, including in hard-to-reach places affected by drought …

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But an amendment to ensure paid sick leave for railroad workers failed to pass the US Senate’s 60-vote threshold. The United States Senate has passed a bill forcing railroad unions to accept a deal that would increase wages to avoid a nationwide strike that was anticipated to have devastating economic effects. …

The Federal Government has denied reports that it has begun a massive nationwide recruitment for positions in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Naija News reports that the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Dr. Mary Ogbe, made this known in a statement on Sunday. She said no announcement …

Iran has said it would take legal action against the United States, accusing it of “direct involvement” in the protests sweeping the country. Anti-government protests have gripped Iran since the Sept.16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being pulled off the streets of Tehran by morality police and …

Hundreds of Republican midterm candidates have questioned or spread misinformation about the 2020 election. Hundreds of Republican midterm candidates have questioned or spread misinformation about the 2020 election. Together they represent a growing consensus in the Republican Party, and a potential threat to American democracy. Together they represent a growing …

Here is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Read below… Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our …