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State of emergency: Tinubu lacks power to remove Gov Fubara - CUPP

Tinubu’s government legitimizing impunity in Nigeria – APC Chieftain, Ukauwa alleges

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Ex-Abia State Governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ambassador Chibuike Ukauwa has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to […]

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South Korea deploys choppers, troops to combat wildfire

South Korea deploys choppers, troops to combat wildfire

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

South Korea on Monday, deployed dozens of helicopters and many firefighters and soldiers to curb multiple wildfires in the southeast, […]

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He conducted most credible election - INEC chairman calls for posthumous honour on Nwosu

He conducted most credible election – INEC chairman calls for posthumous honour on Nwosu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has delivered a tribute to late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, […]

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Rivers: Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to set up Ukiwe-led reconciliation committee

Rivers: Ohanaeze urges Tinubu to set up Ukiwe-led reconciliation committee

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The Dim Uchechukwu Nnam Okwukwu-led Ohanaeze Ndigbo has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a high calibre committee to […]

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Arrest of Bauchi AG by EFCC, attack on Bala Mohammed for criticizing Tinubu – Group alleges

Arrest of Bauchi AG by EFCC, attack on Bala Mohammed for criticizing Tinubu – Group alleges

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

A pro-democracy group, Eyes on Democracy, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of orchestrating a politically motivated […]

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State of emergency: Tinubu lacks power to remove Gov Fubara - CUPP

Rivers: Reverse state of emergency within 7 days or face legal action – APC Chieftain tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has called for the unconditional […]

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Prolonged detentions: IGP's order will curb abuse of human rights among policemen

Prolonged detentions: IGP’s order will curb abuse of human rights among policemen

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

A human rights group, Save the Poor and Needy Charity Initiative, SPANCI, has declared that the recent order by the […]

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State of emergency in Rivers: Activists warn of threat to democracy, petition ECOWAS

State of emergency in Rivers: Activists warn of threat to democracy, petition ECOWAS

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

A Nigerian pro-democracy coalition, Concerned Nigerians in Defence of Democratic Governance, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States, […]

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

Address unemployment, insecurity, hunger – Methodist Church urges Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The leadership of the United Methodist Church in Nigeria, UMCN, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to implement urgent […]

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Otti apologizes to ABSU students over rickety facilities

Otti apologizes to ABSU students over rickety facilities

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti on Sunday, expressed shock and disappointment over the deplorable condition of facilities at the Abia […]

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Lebanon: One killed in Israeli drone strike

Lebanon: One killed in Israeli drone strike

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

The Lebanese health ministry on Sunday said one person was killed in an Israeli drone strike, a day after the […]

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Ihiala stakeholders thank Soludo for return of peace, blame PG for activities of gunmen

Ihiala stakeholders thank Soludo for return of peace, blame PG for activities of gunmen

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Stakeholders of Ihiala in Anambra State on Sunday thanked Governor Chukwuma Soludo for restoring security to the community by using […]

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Things to know about fresh explosion in Rivers State

Trans-Niger Delta pipeline explosion not linked to political crisis – YEAC

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

An environmental rights activist, Fyneface Dumnamene Fyneface, has warned against linking the recent explosion in the Trans-Niger Delta Pipeline at […]

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Nigeria hosts maiden edition of International Civil Service Conference

Nigeria hosts maiden edition of International Civil Service Conference

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Nigeria will host the maiden edition of an International Civil Service Conference as part of activities to mark the 2025 […]

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I left N5m weekly job in US to serve God in Nigeria - Pastor Giwa

I left N5m weekly job in US to serve God in Nigeria – Pastor Giwa

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2025

Amid the economic hardship in Nigeria, the Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday, […]

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

Victims of alleged visa fraud petition FG, seek Dubai-based suspect’s arrest, refunds

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

A law firm, Mbakwe & Co (Graceville Chambers) has petitioned the Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) over alleged visa fraud […]

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Canadian PM Mark Carney set to dissolve parliament, announces election

Canadian PM Mark Carney set to dissolve parliament, announces election

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, revealed on Sunday that he has asked the Governor General to dissolve Parliament. Carney also […]

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Canada facing crisis because of President Trump - Prime Minister Mark Carney

Canada facing crisis because of President Trump – Prime Minister Mark Carney

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has claimed that US President Donald Trump wants to “break” their country. On Sunday, Carney […]

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Things to know about fresh explosion in Rivers State

Things to know about fresh explosion in Rivers State

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Respite is yet to return to Rivers State as another explosion reportedly struck the Soku oil facility in the Akuku-Toru […]

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Senator Natasha's recall process deceitful - Kogi group laments

Senator Natasha’s recall process deceitful – Kogi group laments

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The Kogi Central People’s Alliance (KOCEPA), has described the process for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as fraught with […]

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