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'Benue LGs are financially autonomous' – Governor's aide

Benue Local Governments Financially Autonomous, Says Special Adviser

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Benue State’s Local Governments Enjoy Financial Autonomy, Says Special Adviser In a recent interaction with journalists, Mr Denen Aondoakaa, Special […]

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Nigerian security forces arrest top Ansaru leaders on US terror watchlist — Daily Nigerian

US Commends Nigeria for Arrest of Ansaru Terrorist Leaders

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Nigeria’s Efforts Against Terrorism Receive US Commendation Following Arrest of Ansaru Leaders In a significant boost to Nigeria’s fight against […]

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Lagos Judiciary rolls out programme for 2025/2026 Legal Year

Lagos State Judiciary Unveils 2025/2026 Legal Year Programme

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Nigeria’s Lagos State Judiciary Launches 2025/2026 Legal Year with Interfaith Thanksgiving Services and Summit The Lagos State Judiciary has officially […]

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Iran repatriates nearly 1.2m undocumented Afghans since March — Daily Nigerian

Iran Repatriates 1.2 Million Undocumented Afghans Since March

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Iran Repatriates Nearly 1.2 Million Undocumented Afghans Since March In a significant move to address the issue of undocumented migrants, […]

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Revisit design for waste management facility in Kwara State - Don to state govt

Kwara Communities Under Siege as Armed Bandits Wreak Havoc, Monarch Pleads for Help

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Nigerian Communities Under Siege: Traditional Ruler Pleads for Help Against Armed Bandits In a desperate bid to save his people, […]

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Israelis call for release of hostages in mass protests

Israelis Demand Hostage Release, End to Gaza War in Nationwide Protests

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Massive Protests Erupt in Israel as Citizens Demand Release of Hostages Held in Gaza In one of the largest demonstrations […]

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FCTA begins move to clear shanties in Durumi, Area 1 axes — Daily Nigerian

FCTA to Clear Shanties in Abuja Harbouring Criminals, Obstructing Development

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to clear all illegal settlements in the Federal Capital City, particularly […]

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PFN calls for thorough analysis of of $125m Islamic Development Bank loan facility for Abia

Abia State Secures $125m Loan from Islamic Development Bank Amid Calls for Transparency

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Abia State Secures $125M Loan from Islamic Development Bank Abia State in Nigeria has received approval for a $125 million […]

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62 kidnapped victims escape Katsina bandits’ den – Official — Daily Nigerian

62 Kidnapped Victims Escape After Air Strike on Bandits’ Camp in Katsina

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Air Strike Aids in Mass Escape of 62 Kidnapped Victims in Nigeria Sixty-two kidnapped victims have successfully escaped their captors […]

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Kebbi govt delegation arrives Zuru ahead of late Emir’s funeral

Kebbi State Government Prepares for Late Emir of Zuru’s Burial

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Nigerian State Mourns the Loss of Emir of Zuru, Prepares for Funeral Rites A high-level delegation from the Kebbi State […]

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France says citizen arrested in Mali is an accredited embassy employee

Mali Detains French Embassy Staffer Amid Destabilization Claims

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Tensions between France and Mali have escalated following the arrest of a French national in Bamako, Mali’s capital. Yann Vezilier, […]

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APC national chairman's mother dies at 83 — Daily Nigerian

APC National Chairman Mourns Loss of Mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

APC National Chairman Mourns Loss of Mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda, at 83 In a solemn announcement, the All Progressives Congress […]

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Implement monthly increases for Lagos CPS retirees — PenCom urges Gov Sanwo-Olu

Kogi State Governor Pledges Support for Pension Reforms Amid Controversy.

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Kogi State Governor Pledges Support for Pension Reforms Amid Ongoing Controversy In a bid to strengthen pension administration and guarantee […]

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South Africa slams U.S. human rights report as “deeply flawed”

South Africa Rejects US Human Rights Report as Inaccurate and Biased

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

South Africa has vehemently rejected a scathing report from the United States criticizing its human rights record, calling the assessment […]

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Burkina Faso repatriates Alino Faso’s body amid outcry for justice

Burkina Faso Demands Truth in Alino Faso’s Suspicious Death in Côte d’Ivoire

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Tensions Rise in West Africa as Burkina Faso Mourns Influencer’s Mysterious Death Burkina Faso has been plunged into national mourning […]

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Bago donates 100 bags of rice, 10 cows to corps members — Daily Nigerian

Niger Gov Bago Donates Rice, Cows to NYSC Corps Members

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has bolstered support for participants in Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program by donating […]

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Customs intercepts expired drugs worth N130m in Lagos

Expired Drugs Worth ₦130m Seized at Lagos Customs Terminal

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Authorities at Nigeria’s Kirikiri Lighter Terminal, a key customs hub in Lagos, intercepted two 40-foot containers packed with expired pharmaceuticals […]

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Why IBB’s house remains ‘Mecca’ for Nigerians — Jonathan — Daily Nigerian

Jonathan Praises Babangida’s Unity Legacy at 84, Lauds National Impact

By Ifunanya / August 18, 2025

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed retired military leader Gen. Ibrahim Babangida as a unifying figure, likening the enduring […]

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Imo Govt stops nursery, JSS3 graduations, annual textbook change

Imo Bans Kindergarten Graduations, Enforces 4-Year Textbook Policy

By Ifunanya / August 17, 2025

Imo State in southeastern Nigeria has introduced new education measures prohibiting kindergarten, nursery, and junior secondary school graduation ceremonies while […]

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Crush terrorists to ground without mercy, COAS tells Nigerian soldiers — Daily Nigerian

Nigerian Army Shake-Up: COAS Oluyede Redeploys Top Commanders

By Ifunanya / August 17, 2025

The Nigerian Army has announced a sweeping reorganization of its leadership, with senior officers reassigned to strategic roles amid ongoing […]

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