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Rano Federal Polytechnic Gets Major Boost as Kano Hands Over School

FIC Report (Kano State) – The proposed Federal Polytechnic in Rano has received a major boost as the Kano State Government formally handed over the School of Rural Technology

Aug 22, 20262 min read

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Governor Yusuf Hails FG’s Intervention in Kafinchiri Irrigation Project

FIC Report (Kano State) – Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has commended the Federal Government for its intervention in the Kafinchiri Irrigation Project, descri

Aug 22, 20262 min read

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US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries

A federal judge in Manhattan ruled against the State Department's suspension of immigrant visas.

Al Jazeera

'Quiet, quiet, quiet!' - What triggers Trump to shut down reporters?

As the US president insults a journalist again, the BBC looks at the questions he does not like to answer.

BBC World

Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week

Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian-British girl, 6, dies days after family drowned off UK coast

Saja el-Khawas's death follows that of her mother, father and sister on Tuesday, all of whom drowned.

Al Jazeera

Iranian president says time to end war with US from ‘position of strength’

Omani and Iranian foreign ministers hold a call as Washington prepares economic sanctions.

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California lawmaker overcomes pro-Israel spending to win special election

Victory for state Senator Aisha Wahab marks the latest example of a progressive overcoming millions in outside spending.

Al Jazeera

Guyana’s Rodrigues Birkett leads informal poll in race to be next UN leader

Guyanese diplomat emerges narrowly ahead as the council works towards consensus before Guterres departs.

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Several killed in Russia’s ‘double-tap’ drone strike on Ukraine mall

Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of a ‘cowardly and deliberate’ attack on a mall in his hometown of Kryvyi Rih.

Al Jazeera

As they return to the UK, Harry and Meghan search for a brand that sticks

They will not be working royals when they come back. So what could they be doing instead?

BBC World

Iran war live: Tehran says US sanctions ‘declaration of war’ on all nations

US president says Iran 'would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion'.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports

More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident.

Al Jazeera

Editor of US newspaper Stars and Stripes reportedly fired under Trump

Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.

Al Jazeera

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"I want out" TV host Wendy Williams pleads for freedom

Wendy Williams begged for her freedom as she was sighted for the first time in public since February amid an ong

Aug 21, 20262 min read

Linda Ikeji

Drugs at their fingertips, intense pressure: Why child stars fall into addiction

Experts told the BBC the pressures of childhood stardom can put actors at an unusually higher risk of substance abuse issues.

BBC World

Outrage in India over death of six-year-old ‘slapped’ by his teacher

Andhra Pradesh's regional minister of education says he is taking legal action with committee against those responsible.