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Hajj 2018: Don’t overstay in Madinah, NAHCON warns Nigerian pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has cautioned state pilgrims agencies against allowing their pilgrims to stay beyond eight days in Madinah or…
Month: October 2023
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Research identifies brain mechanism linking depression with sleep problems
BEIJING, (Xinhua) -- Scientists from China and Britain have identified the brain regions associated with depression and sleep problems. The research, co-conducted by scientists…
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Egypt sentences 75 Brotherhood prominent figures to death in sit-in case
CAIRO, July 28 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian court on Saturday sentenced 75 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death over charges of violence…
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U.S.’s Pence meets with Ethiopian prime minister, applauds reforms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday and praised “the historic reform efforts” undertaken…
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Death toll in India’s Uttar Pradesh rains rises to 58
NEW DELHI, July 28 (Xinhua) -- At least 58 people were killed and 53 others injured in rain-related incidents in India's northern state of…
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The Centre for Qur’anic Studies, Bayero University Kano (BUK) on Saturday graduated 200 Qur’anic memorisers. Speaking at the ceremony, the Director of the Centre,…
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Buhari leaves Abuja for Togo on Sunday, to attend Joint ECOWAS/ECCAS, ECOWAS Summits
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Sunday depart Abuja for Lome, Republic of Togo, to participate in two high-level meetings. A statement by the President’s…
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Commonwealth Group observers says Pakistan’s election ‘credible
The Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar-led Commonwealth Observer Group has given a pass mark to the Pakistan’s general election, saying the poll has generally strengthened the…
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Nigerien leader Issoufou arrives Abuja for signing of MOU on Refinery
President Mahammadou Issoufou of Republic of Niger on Monday arrived in Abuja to join his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari to witness signing of Memorandum…