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Abia Govt to inspect toilets, gutters to safeguard public health

Abia Govt to inspect toilets, gutters to safeguard public health

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Toilets, gutters and related environmental spaces in Abia are to be inspected by sanitary personnel in the state. This followed […]

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US embassy in Syria warns of increased risk of attacks as Ramadan ends

US embassy in Syria warns of increased risk of attacks as Ramadan ends

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The US embassy in Syria has issued a warning to its citizens over an “increased possibility” of attacks as the […]

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Greenland: 'You don't talk to close allies that way' - Denmark hits back at JD Vance

Greenland: ‘You don’t talk to close allies that way’ – Denmark hits back at JD Vance

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Denmark has kicked against United States Vice President, JD Vance’s claim that it has not done enough for Greenland. The […]

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Hamas reportedly agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr truce

Hamas reportedly agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr truce

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Hamas has agreed to release five Israeli hostages in exchange for a temporary ceasefire during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, according […]

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Achimugu: EFCC clarifies link of probe to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu

Achimugu: EFCC clarifies link of probe to Atiku, Sanwo-Olu

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that its investigation of billionaire socialite Aisha Achimugu has no connection […]

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Benue: Idoma students reject BSU tuition hike, call for immediate reversal

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The National Association of Idoma Students, NAIS, has opposed the recent tuition fee increase announced by the management of Benue […]

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Tinubu's administration worst in Nigeria's history - Prophet Odumeje [VIDEO]

Tinubu’s administration worst in Nigeria’s history – Prophet Odumeje [VIDEO]

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanemere of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, also known as Odumeje, has strongly criticized […]

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Utah becomes first US state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags

Utah becomes first US state to ban LGBTQ+ pride flags

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Utah has become the first U.S. state to prohibit flying LGBTQ+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings. This […]

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Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Death toll passes 1,000

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Death toll passes 1,000

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand has passed 1,000. This comes as rescuers dug through the […]

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Eid-el-Fitri: Adamawa Police Command deploys personnel to secure state

Eid-el-Fitri: Adamawa Police Command deploys personnel to secure state

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Adamawa State Police Command has in collaboration with sister security agencies deployed personnel and operational assets to ensure a hitch-free […]

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Like MKO Abiola, immortalize Humphrey Nwosu - Gani Adams to FG

Like MKO Abiola, immortalize Humphrey Nwosu – Gani Adams to FG

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Aare Ona kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has said the former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral […]

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Sexual harassment: Apologise within 24hrs or face legal action – Natasha, husband write Senator Nwaebonyi

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and her husband, Emmanuel Uduaghan, has given the Nigerian Senate’s debuty Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi 24 […]

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Northern govs decry extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in Edo

Northern govs decry extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in Edo

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of travelers from Northern Nigeria in Udune Efandion, […]

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AYCF condemns killing of 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria in Edo

AYCF condemns killing of 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria in Edo

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum, AYCF, has condemned Thursday’s incident in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State, where […]

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Shiite attack in Abuja: 19 arrested, security operative dead, others injured

Shiite attack in Abuja: 19 arrested, security operative dead, others injured

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, also known as the Shiites, launched an unprovoked attack on security […]

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Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerian government declares March 31, April 1 public holidays

Overstay your visa for three months, get 5-year ban — Nigeria warns immigrants

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a stricter immigration policy to tackle the issue of visa overstays in the […]

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President Trump gives Brnovich, Carter new appointments

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Trump, in a post via his Truth Social media account, announced the appointments of Mark Brnovich and Sara Carter to […]

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Natasha-Akpabio saga: Edo Senator Imasuen raises alarm over alleged plan for his recall

Natasha-Akpabio saga: Edo Senator Imasuen raises alarm over alleged plan for his recall

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Ned Imasuen, the senator representing Edo South Senatorial District and chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, […]

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Remi Tinubu refers to Delta college video as joke

Remi Tinubu refers to Delta college video as joke

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reacted to a now-viral controversial video of nursing students chanting in rejection during her […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

By Ifunanya / March 28, 2025

The Donald Trump administration on Friday informed Congress that it would cut nearly all remaining jobs at the US Agency […]

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