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APC dismisses ADC as party lacking credibility — Daily Nigerian

APC Lagos Dismisses ADC Coalition as Desperate Political Move

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Nigeria’s ruling party in Lagos State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed recent opposition maneuvers as ineffective distractions, asserting […]

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Protesters in Jaffa demand humanitarian aid for Gaza, end to war

End Gaza War: Jaffa Protests Demand Aid for Starving Children

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Hundreds of demonstrators flooded the streets of Jaffa on Friday, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expanded humanitarian aid […]

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Peter Obi donates N20m to UniCal dentistry department — Daily Nigerian

Peter Obi Donates N20M to UniCal Dentistry Department for Dental Chairs

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Nigerian politician Peter Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the Labor Party, donated 20 million naira (approximately $13,400) […]

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Russia launches Iranian telecommunications satellite into space — Daily Nigerian

Russia Launches Iranian Telecom Satellite in Joint Space Mission

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Russia deployed a telecommunications satellite for Iran alongside dual scientific payloads in a Soyuz rocket launch from the Vostochny Cosmodrome […]

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DRC: Joseph Kabila trial begins, Kabila not expected to attend

Ex-DRC President Joseph Kabila Tried in Absentia Over M23 Crimes

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

The long-anticipated trial of Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), opened on Friday amid […]

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DRC: Joseph Kabila trial begins, Kabila not expected to attend

Ex-DRC Leader Kabila Absent as Trial Opens on M23 Rebel Ties

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s High Military Court opened proceedings on Friday in a landmark trial targeting former President Joseph […]

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New registrants increases to 168,187 in Anambra – INEC — Daily Nigerian

INEC Reports 168,187 New Voters in Anambra Ahead of Governorship Election

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 168,187 new voters have been registered in Anambra State ahead of […]

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US, Israel withdraw negotiation teams from Gaza ceasefire talks

Gaza Ceasefire Talks Collapse Amid Hamas-Israel Deadlock

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

The United States has suspended Gaza ceasefire negotiations and recalled its delegation from Qatar, accusing Hamas of demonstrating “a lack […]

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PDP holds NEC meeting, suspends discussion on national secretary position — Daily Nigerian

PDP Fixes Nov 15-16 National Convention in Ibadan, Targets Defectors

By Ifunanya / July 25, 2025

Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will hold its national convention in mid-November to elect new leadership as it seeks […]

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Kogi varsity resumes running MBBS program 10 years after – Commissioner — Daily Nigerian

PAAU Reinstates MBBS Program After Decade Following NUC Approval

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A Nigerian university has relaunched its medical degree program a decade after accreditation was revoked, marking a significant step in […]

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Abba Kyari’s call log didn’t show contact with alleged cocaine kingpin — MTN staff — Daily Nigerian

Abba Kyari’s Phone Records Show No Contact With Mike Coke – Court

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A telecoms expert testifying for the defense in the high-profile trial of suspended Nigerian police officer Abba Kyari has told […]

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Court adjourns VDM’s trial for allegedly cyberbullying Tonto Dikeh, others — Daily Nigerian

Abuja Court Adjourns VDM Cyberbullying Trial to Dec. 2

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the high-profile cyberbullying trial of controversial social media figure Martins Otse, widely […]

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Russia expands military footprint in Sahel with shift from Wagner to state-controlled Africa Corps

Russia’s Africa Corps Replaces Wagner in Sahel Power Shift

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Russia has replaced its controversial Wagner Group mercenaries in the Sahel with a new state-run paramilitary force, signaling a strategic […]

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Humanitarian Minister Yilwatda emerges APC national chairman — Daily Nigerian

Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Elected APC National Chairman at NEC Meeting

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Nigeria’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has been elected national chairman of the All Progressive […]

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Tinubu’s bold policies in interest of Nigerians – Shettima — Daily Nigerian

Shettima: Tinubu’s Reforms Prioritize Nigerian Prosperity

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Nigerian Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the federal government’s commitment to economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu, describing recent policy […]

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Brazil will team up with South Africa for Gaza case at International Court of Justice

Brazil Joins South Africa in ICJ Genocide Case Over Gaza Actions

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

Brazil is finalizing its formal intervention in South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), […]

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Senate passes Oil and Gas Hospital bill — Daily Nigerian

Senate OKs Oil & Gas Hospital in Delta for Workers, Communities

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

The Nigerian Senate approved legislation on Tuesday to establish a Federal Oil and Gas Hospital in Benikrukru, Delta State, marking […]

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Rwanda: Kagame sacks PM, appoints banker instead

Rwanda’s Kagame Replaces Prime Minister in Surprise Cabinet Move

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has made an unexpected leadership change, dismissing Prime Minister Édouard Ngirente on Wednesday after nearly […]

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Niger commissioner's ex-wife cries out over threats, intimidation — Daily Nigerian

Niger Commissioner’s Ex-Wife Accuses Ex of Abuse, Custody Threats

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

A Nigerian woman has publicly accused her ex-husband, a high-ranking state official, of ongoing intimidation and attempts to undermine her […]

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South Africa: national assembly passes last part of annual budget bill

South Africa Passes 2025 Appropriation Bill After Political Deadlock

By Ifunanya / July 24, 2025

After months of political gridlock, South Africa’s National Assembly passed the contentious Appropriation Bill on Wednesday, finalizing the government’s 2025 […]

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