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The Republic . 20 October 1988 . Pg 1

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In recent news, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has increased a reward fund to N70,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of journalist Dele Giwa. This announcement was made during a memorial lecture in Lagos, where Soyinka emphasized the need for intensified investigations into Giwa's death, which occurred two years ago. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has declared a public holiday on October 24 to celebrate the Muslim festival of Id-El-Moulud. In other developments, Nigeria and Lesotho have agreed to enhance their economic relations and cultural ties during a recent bilateral meeting. Additionally, a police report from Jos revealed the arrest of an Army sergeant for allegedly selling arms to criminals, highlighting ongoing issues with gun trafficking in the region. Lastly, in the U.S., Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis is rejecting poll results that show him trailing behind Vice President George Bush, vowing to turn the election around before November 8.

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In recent news, Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has increased a reward fund to N70,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the murder of journalist Dele Giwa. This announcement was made during a memorial lecture in Lagos, where Soyinka emphasized the need for intensified investigations into Giwa's death, which occurred two years ago. Meanwhile, the Nigerian government has declared a public holiday on October 24 to celebrate the Muslim festival of Id-El-Moulud. In other developments, Nigeria and Lesotho have agreed to enhance their economic relations and cultural ties during a recent bilateral meeting. Additionally, a police report from Jos revealed the arrest of an Army sergeant for allegedly selling arms to criminals, highlighting ongoing issues with gun trafficking in the region. Lastly, in the U.S., Democratic candidate Michael Dukakis is rejecting poll results that show him trailing behind Vice President George Bush, vowing to turn the election around before November 8.