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Xhosa maidens join the Reed Dance in KZN

Xhosa maidens have joined thousands of maidens at this year's Reed Dance in KwaZulu-Natal

  • Xhosa maidens from Yabantu village join Reed Dance in KZN
  • Annual event attracts over 30,000 maidens from South Africa
  • Xhosa participants emphasize African unity and Zulu culture

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Gunmen kill 3 herders, 50 cattle in fresh Plateau attack

Gunmen have killed three herders and about 50 cows around the Aloghom area of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

  • Three herders and 50 cattle killed in Plateau State attack.
  • Incident follows killing of Yakubu Ishaku the previous day.
  • Attack described as brutal, aimed at eliminating Fulani herders.

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Gov Yahaya Swears-in 19 Permanent Secretaries, Sets Stage for Massive Civil Service Recruitment

Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has sworn-in 19 newly appointed Permanent Secretaries, with this development as the largest single appointment of…

  • Governor Yahaya appoints 19 new Permanent Secretaries in Gombe State.
  • This is the largest single appointment of such officials in state history.
  • Administration prepares for large-scale civil service recruitment.

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Army Probes Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor by Officers in Taraba

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigerian Army said it has commenced an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a minor by one of its officers, identified as Captain Etim

  • Nigerian Army investigates Captain Etim Essien for alleged sexual abuse of 13-year-old deaf minor.
  • Army assures thorough, fair investigation and appropriate consequences for misconduct.

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Ghana BECE automatic placement rate hits record high in 2026

By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s educational sector has reached a significant milestone this year. The proportion of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates automatically placed into Senior High Schools has climbed to their highest level since 2021, according to fresh data released by the…

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Maimane unveils BOSA’s local election push in LP

Party supporters say they will vote for BOSA as they believe it will change in municipalities

  • Dr Mmusi Maimane launches BOSA's local election campaign in Botlokwa, Limpopo.
  • Nine candidates introduced to contest in nine Limpopo municipalities.
  • BOSA to contest first local elections on November 4.
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