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Bandit kingpin, Kachalla Halilu acquired gun truck for N28.5m - Witness

Appeal Court revisits ruling on Kano emirate tussle, directs restraint pending Supreme court decision

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has revisited its ruling on the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th […]

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Troops arrest suspected killers of Catholic priest in Kaduna

Troops arrest suspected killers of Catholic priest in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Troops of Sector 7 of the Special Task Force, Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), have arrested two suspects linked to the […]

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One-third of DC judges not born in US, have no experience before appointment - Report

One-third of DC judges not born in US, have no experience before appointment – Report

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

One-third of Washington, DC, judges were not born in the United States and have no experience prior to their appointment. […]

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UN reacts to mosque attack, killing of 44 worshippers in Niger

UN reacts to mosque attack, killing of 44 worshippers in Niger

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk has condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, […]

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Otukpo: Residents drink from mud as water scarcity worsens in Benue community

Otukpo: Residents drink from mud as water scarcity worsens in Benue community

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The water crisis in Otukpo, Benue State, has reached an alarming level, forcing residents to drink from muddy pools and […]

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CNPP demands probe into alleged diversion of Kaduna LG funds

CNPP demands probe into alleged diversion of Kaduna LG funds

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), Kaduna State Chapter has called on the Kaduna State House of Assembly to […]

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VP Shettima leads FG delegation to condole Katsina Gov over mother’s death

VP Shettima leads FG delegation to condole Katsina Gov over mother’s death

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday led a Federal Government delegation to Katsina State to offer condolences to Governor Dikko […]

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Amnesty International condemns harassment of journalists in Kano, calls for press freedom

Amnesty International condemns harassment of journalists in Kano, calls for press freedom

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly criticized the reported harassment and intimidation of two journalists in Kano State, urging authorities to […]

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Security forces intervene as Zamfara town comes under heavy attack

Nigeria deploys 171 troops to Sudan, South Sudan borders for UN peacekeeping

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The Nigerian Army has deployed 171 troops to Abyei, a contested region on the border between Sudan and South Sudan, […]

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ISWAP: Afenifere hails South-West govs' move to set up security surveillance team

Afenifere calls for sack of National Assembly leadership over Rivers State emergency rule

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

The Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has demanded the resignation of the leadership of the National Assembly for failing to counter […]

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Russia-Ukraine War: You're not alone — Polish PM Tusk, President Macron back Zelensky

Prove you’re ready to end war — Zelenskyy challenges Putin

By Ifunanya / March 26, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has urged Russia to prove that it is genuinely ready to end the war and […]

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Trump revokes security clearance for Biden, Kamala, Clinton

Leaked chat: White House defends Trump as democrats demand resignations

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The White House on Tuesday chastised the Democrats for their flurry of condemnations after a private conversation about the United […]

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Obaseki failed us — Edo Vice Principal tells Gov Okpebholo

Obaseki failed us — Edo Vice Principal tells Gov Okpebholo

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The Vice Principal of Evbareke Secondary School in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State, Mrs Mary Izewingie, said on […]

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Trial of alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu stalled over witness absence

Trial of alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu stalled over witness absence

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The trial of Tukur Mamu, the self-acclaimed negotiator accused of aiding terrorists, was stalled on Tuesday due to the absence […]

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Afenifere youths write Tinubu over alleged plot to stop crude supply to local refineries

Rivers: Suspension of elected officials without due process violation of democratic norms — ANPE tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The Association of Nigerian Professionals in Europe, ANPE, has strongly condemned the recent imposition of a state of emergency in […]

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Appeal Court reinstates sacked APC local govt chairmen in Osun

Court sentences Internet fraudster two years imprisonment in Uyo

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has convicted and sentenced one Oguzie Chima Joseph, a.k.a Sergeant […]

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IBB's Memoir: Your claims complete fabrication - Late Vatsa's family slams Gen Togun

IBB’s Memoir: Your claims complete fabrication – Late Vatsa’s family slams Gen Togun

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The family of late General Mamman Jiya Vatsa has strongly refuted allegations made by General Kunle Togun (rtd) that General […]

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Ex- National Security Adviser, Dasuki, others re-arraigned on alleged N33.2bn fraud

Ex- National Security Adviser, Dasuki, others re-arraigned on alleged N33.2bn fraud

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

A former National Security Adviser, NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki, rtd, and three others were re-arraigned on Tuesday before a High […]

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Ogun to partner Brazilian firm on power generation, agriculture production

Ogun to partner Brazilian firm on power generation, agriculture production

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, is set to partner with Ambar Energia of Brazil to establish power plants in […]

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Rivers: Labour threatens strike, demands reversal of emergency rule

Rivers: Labour threatens strike, demands reversal of emergency rule

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2025

The organised labour has warned that it may be forced to take decisive action that could disrupt national economic activities […]

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