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Tunisia sentences prominent opposition leader to 14 years in prison

Tunisian Opposition Leader Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Tunisian Court Hands Down 14-Year Prison Sentence to Opposition Leader In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Tunisian […]

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Dozens of migrants held for ransom by criminal gang in Libya released from captivity

Dozens of Migrants Kidnapped by Traffickers Freed in Libya

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Breaking News: Dozens of Migrants Freed from Captivity in Libya In a dramatic turn of events, dozens of migrants who […]

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Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels

EU and Middle East Ministers Meet Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Middle East Conflict Takes Center Stage at EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting In a highly anticipated gathering, foreign ministers from Egypt […]

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Kenyan police block access to Nairobi city centre ahead of planned government protests

Nairobi Police Block Roads and Disperse Crowds as Anti-Government Protests Erupt Over Corruption and Brutality

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

Tensions Run High in Nairobi as Anti-Government Protests are Met with Force A sense of unease gripped the Kenyan capital, […]

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Tinubu urges reforms, more inclusion for Africa — Daily Nigerian

Tinubu Calls for Global Reforms at BRICS Summit

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has made a fervent call for the reform of global systems to ensure greater inclusion […]

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Put safely measures in place to prevent incessant inferno - Olubadan tells market leaders

Olubobadan of Ibadanland Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Dies at 90

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

The passing of a revered monarch has sent shockwaves through Ibadanland, as Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, has […]

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Greece FM Gerapetritis meets Libyan strongman Haftar in Benghazi

Greece Foreign Minister Visits Libya Amid Tensions Over Migration and Turkey Deal

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

Greece Reaches Out to Libya Amidst Shifting Relations and Migrant Crisis In a significant diplomatic move, Greece’s Foreign Minister Giorgos […]

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Nigerian Customs dismisses fake CBT shortlist circulating online — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Customs Service Denies Fake Recruitment Shortlist on Social Media

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

A fake announcement has been circulating on social media and other messaging platforms, claiming to be from the Nigeria Customs […]

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2027: 'It doesn't make sense' - Peter Obi on continuous detention of Nnamdi Kanu

Peter Obi Advocates for Political Solution to Free Nnamdi Kanu

By Ifunanya / July 7, 2025

Nigerian Presidential Aspirant Peter Obi Calls for Release of Detained IPOB Leader In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Sunday […]

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Nigeria puts presidential boeing 737 jet up for sale in switzerland

Nigeria Puts Presidential Boeing 737 Jet Up for Sale in Switzerland Amid Transparency Push

By Chinonso / July 6, 2025

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has listed Nigeria’s ageing Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ) for sale in Switzerland, following its recent […]

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10 die in Ogun night bus crash — Daily Nigerian

10 Dead, 3 Injured in Fatal Bus Crash on Ijebu-Ode-Ibadan Expressway

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

A devastating bus crash on the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria has resulted in the loss of at least 10 lives, […]

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Enugu: Tension rises in Ekwenu community over Igweship tussle

Enugu Community Leader Warns of Looming Crisis Over Igweship Stool Dispute Amidst Alleged Court Order Violation

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

A looming crisis is threatening the Ekwenu autonomous community in Enugu state, Nigeria, as a result of an alleged plan […]

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Security forces intervene as Zamfara town comes under heavy attack

Nigerian Army Launches Operation to Flush Out Criminal Gangs in Kwara State

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

In a bid to tackle the rising insecurity in Nigeria’s Kwara State, the Nigerian Army is set to launch a […]

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Governor Yusuf appoints 11 special advisers — Daily Nigerian

Kano State Governor Appoints 11 New Special Advisers

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

In a significant move to bolster his administration, the governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has given the green light […]

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2027: Adhere to election reporting codes - IPC tells journalists

Journalists Urged to Adhere to Election Coverage Codes Amid Challenges

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

Journalists covering elections in Nigeria have been urged to strictly adhere to the codes and regulations that govern reporting during […]

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Attacks on Plateau communities genocide — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor Promises Justice for Wedding Guests Killed by Mob

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

A devastating incident in Nigeria’s Plateau State has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice, after a group of wedding […]

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Kenya's William Ruto faces growing discontent over economy and police brutality

Kenya’s President William Ruto Faces Growing Protests and Calls to Step Down Amid Corruption and Economic Concerns

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

Kenya’s President William Ruto Faces Growing Calls to Step Down In a stunning turn of events, Kenyan President William Ruto […]

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Terrorists attacking farmers, unsuspecting civilians - MBF President, Bitrus

Middle Belt Forum President Calls for State Police and Ranching to End Insecurity in North-Central Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

Nigeria’s North-Central region is facing a severe crisis of insecurity, with the president of the Middle Belt Forum, Pogu Bitrus, […]

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Hamas gives 'positive' response to 60-day ceasefire proposal but says talks needed on implementation

Hamas Responds to 60-Day Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza Amid Ongoing Violence and Humanitarian Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 6, 2025

Ceasefire on the Horizon: Hamas Responds to Proposal for 60-Day Truce in Gaza In a significant development, Hamas has given […]

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Enugu Governor Emphasizes Journalists’ Role in Safeguarding Democracy

By Ifunanya / July 5, 2025

In a powerful statement, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State underscored the crucial role journalists play in defending democracy. According […]

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