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Kerala University Loses ₹16.5 Lakh After Clerical Error Sends $20,000 Instead of ₹20,000 to Brazilian Lecturerv
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala – Jan 08, 2026 A clerical oversight at Kerala University has led to one of the costliest administrative blunders in the institution’s recent history, resulting in a loss of nearly ₹16.5 lakh for its Centre for Latin American Studies. The mishap occurred during a routine payment process for a guest lecturer from Brazil, and the error has since
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Breaking: Chimamanda Adichie and Husband Lose Son
Globally acclaimed author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr. Ivara Esege, have tragically lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi, at 21 months old. A statement released by Omawumi Ogbe confirmed that Nkanu passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. The statement reads: “We’re deeply saddened to confirm the
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Odisha Prepares for First Phase of Census, Plans to Deploy 1 Lakh Enumerators
Bhubaneswar, Odisha – Jan 08, 2026 Odisha is gearing up to commence the first phase of the Census 2027 from April 2026, marking a significant step in the countrywide enumeration exercise. According to senior officials, the state government has planned a meticulous strategy to ensure that every household and individual is accounted for, leveraging both manpower and
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Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc Shares Plunge Following Death of Chairman’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal
Updated: Jan 08, 2026, 11:36 AM IST The financial markets reacted sharply on Thursday to the tragic news of the death of Agnivesh Agarwal, eldest son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal, with shares of Vedanta Ltd and one of its key subsidiaries, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, witnessing significant declines in early trade. Agnivesh Agarwal, aged 49, passed
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Just In: Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara
The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced steps to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in a move that has stirred political attention across the state. The Assembly, led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, reversed an earlier decision to resume plenary on January 26, instead scheduling the reconvening for Thursday, January 8, 2026. The
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PM Modi Condoles Death of Vedanta Chairman’s Son Agnivesh Agarwal
Updated: Jan 08, 2026, 11:24 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his heartfelt condolences on the untimely passing of Agnivesh Agarwal, eldest son of Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal. The 49-year-old died of cardiac arrest on Wednesday while recovering from a skiing accident in the United States. Taking to his official X account, PM Modi described the news as “deeply
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Lagos Schools to Resume January 12; Commissioner Urges Safety Compliance
Lagos State schools are set to resume for the second term on January 12, 2026, and the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has urged school authorities to strictly adhere to public health guidelines and safety protocols. Alli-Balogun made the call in a statement issued by Mr. Kayode Sutton, Deputy Director of
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DGCA to Inspect Airlines’ Navigation Systems After 2023 Near-Miss at Delhi Airport
Updated: Jan 8, 2026 The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct inspections of all scheduled airlines and the air navigation services provider following a serious airprox (air proximity) incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi, in 2023, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recommended. Incident Details The near-miss occurred on November 17, 2023, involving two IndiGo Airbus flights: Both aircraft took
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AFCON ’25: Super Eagles’ Bonuses Approved, Payments in Progress — Dikko
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that all financial entitlements for Super Eagles players and officials for AFCON 2025 have been approved and are being processed for payment. Dikko’s remarks followed reports that players were threatening to boycott training and travel to Marrakech ahead of Saturday’s match against Algeria.
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Private Sector Maintains Growth in 2025 — Stanbic IBTC PMI
The Nigerian private sector continued to expand in 2025, according to the Stanbic IBTC Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) report, driven by rising customer demand that boosted new orders, output, and purchasing activity. Employment also grew, although the pace of job creation remained modest. The December 2025 report noted that “inflationary pressures picked up modestly but
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