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World Water Day: Obasanjo raises alarm over incessant digging of boreholes in Abeokuta

World Water Day: Obasanjo raises alarm over incessant digging of boreholes in Abeokuta

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has raised alarm over water borehole drilling in homes, declaring that the repercussions could be […]

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Russia destroys 59 Ukrainian drones

Russia destroys 59 Ukrainian drones

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Russian authorities on Sunday said that its air defence units destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones that targeted Russia’s southwestern regions and […]

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Resist plot to turn Nigeria into one-party state – Ex-Ekiti Gov, Odeyemi tells Nigerians

108 New Nigerian Newspapers staff die waiting for benefits

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The number of New Nigerian Newspaper retirees who died waiting for their benefits rose to 108 during the weekend with […]

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Elon Musk calls for US exit from NATO

Elon Musk accuses South African political party of promoting white genocide after Malema’s chant

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

United States billionaire, Elon Musk has accused the a South African political party, Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF, of promoting ‘white […]

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NDLEA seizes tramadol, other hard drugs in raids across Kano, Lagos

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized large quantities of illicit drugs in multiple raids across Kano and […]

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Fubara makes first public appearance since suspension

Fubara makes first public appearance since suspension

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

There are reports that the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, is attending a Sunday service at Salvation Ministries […]

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NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps at Kano airport

NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps at Kano airport

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at […]

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Livestock accounts for Jigawa's 10% GDP - Gov Namadi

Retercha Company Limited in trouble as Gov Namadi vows to reject substandard contract job

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has vowed to reject substandard work on the ₦10.8 billion gully erosion control project […]

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Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports

Efforts to stop Russia-Ukraine war under control – Trump

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States said efforts to stop further escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war are somewhat under […]

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Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital, to rest for two months

Pope Francis to be discharged from hospital, to rest for two months

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The Vatican says Pope Francis will be discharged from hospital on Sunday. The head of his medical team said this […]

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Gov Yusuf grants automatic employment to 54 graduates

Gov Yusuf grants automatic employment to 54 graduates

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has offered automatic employment to 54 postgraduate students who recently returned from India […]

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Otti promises second look at Abia pensioners' complaints

Otti promises second look at Abia pensioners’ complaints

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State says he will take a second look at the agreement the State government had […]

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ICT knowledge to serve as requirement for promotion in Abia civil service

ICT knowledge to serve as requirement for promotion in Abia civil service

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Governor, Alex Otti has flagged off the Abia State dedicated internet access/wide area and managed network project to support digital […]

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Okpebholo summons contractor over poor, low pace of work

Okpebholo summons contractor over poor, low pace of work

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Edo State Government said it would on Monday, invite a contractor handling a road project in the state for questioning […]

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Terrorist attack: Niger Republic confirms 44 dead, declares 3 days of mourning

Terrorist attack: Niger Republic confirms 44 dead, declares 3 days of mourning

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

The government of Niger Republic has confirmed the deaths of 44 civilians in a terrorist attack on Fambita village in […]

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Ifon-Ilobu crisis: Gov Adeleke, Oyetola sue for peace

Ifon-Ilobu crisis: Gov Adeleke, Oyetola sue for peace

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2025

Governor Ademola Adeleke has assured the people of Ilobu and Ifon communities that swift conflict resolution measures are being taken […]

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Trump revokes security clearance for Biden, Kamala, Clinton

Trump revokes security clearance for Biden, Kamala, Clinton

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearance of former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris, former Secretary […]

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Ukraine war: Putin manipulating Trump - Former US National Security Adviser Bolton

Putin prayed for Trump after assassination attempt – Witkoff

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has revealed details of his conversation with President Vladimir Putin regarding the assassination attempt […]

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UNICEF demands resumption of girls' education in Afghanistan

UNICEF demands resumption of girls’ education in Afghanistan

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, on Saturday urged Taliban rulers to allow girls to return to school as a […]

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Radio Niger seeks dedicated power supply from AEDC

Radio Niger seeks dedicated power supply from AEDC

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The newly appointed General Manager of Radio Niger, Mohammed Kolo, has appealed to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, to […]

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