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Adamawa Emirate inaugurates committee for anniversary commemoration

Adamawa Emirate inaugurates committee for anniversary commemoration

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Lamido of Adamawa, Muhammadu Barkindo Musdafa, has inaugurated a 19-member steering committee to organise a commemoration of the Fombina […]

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I’ve had enough - Elon Musk threatens lawsuit against top Democrat for calling him a 'Nazi'

I’ve had enough – Elon Musk threatens lawsuit against top Democrat for calling him a ‘Nazi’

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has threatened to sue former US Rep. Jamaal Bowman calling him a “Nazi” and a “thief”. […]

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Anambra has highest number of court cases per judge, only second to Lagos - Soludo

Anambra has highest number of court cases per judge, only second to Lagos – Soludo

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that the judiciary in the state can be described as the most […]

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Proceedings at Nnamdi Kanu's re-arraignment, a new chapter in Nigeria's judiciary - Abuja lawyer

Proceedings at Nnamdi Kanu’s re-arraignment, a new chapter in Nigeria’s judiciary – Abuja lawyer

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

An Abuja based lawyer, Christopher Chidera has said that proceedings at the last Friday re-arraignment of the leader of the […]

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Nigerian govt, states, LGs shared N1.7tn revenue in February – FAAC reports

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Federal Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has announced that the federal, state and local governments shared about N1.7 trillion in […]

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Rivers: Suspension of Fubara, Odu paints Nigeria in negative light — GEJ

Rivers: Suspension of Fubara, Odu paints Nigeria in negative light — GEJ

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has criticised the suspension of elected officials in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Jonathan said […]

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Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna to commences with budget allocation

Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, Kaduna to commences with budget allocation

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Federal Government says it will commence operations at the newly established Federal University of Applied Sciences in Kachia, Kaduna […]

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Osun LG Poll: Adeleke warns against violence, assures of non-interference

Ifon-Ilobu Communal Dispute: Gov Adeleke extends curfew to Erin-Osun town

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has approved that the curfew imposed on warring communities in the state be extended to […]

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Gunmen open fire at Iraqi consulate in Istanbul

Gunmen open fire at Iraqi consulate in Istanbul

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Gunmen riding a motorbike on Friday opened fire at the facade of the Iraqi consulate in the Turkish city of […]

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Why Wike can't remove PDP from list of 4,794 lands revoked - Olayinka

PDP elders, not Wike, to blame for land revocation over unpaid ground rent – Minister’s aide

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Elders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including Chief Bode George, are responsible for the revocation of the party’s national […]

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US bars ex-Argentine president Fernandez de Kirchner on graft accusations

US bars ex-Argentine president Fernandez de Kirchner on graft accusations

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The US government on Friday blocked Argentina’s former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and a former senior official from entering […]

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Rivers crisis: Sara-Igbe questions Tinubu's decision on Wike

Rivers crisis: Sara-Igbe questions Tinubu’s decision on Wike

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

A member of the Rivers Elders Council, Anabs Sara-Igbe, has called on President Bola Tinubu to suspend one of his […]

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Heathrow: Flights resume after closure causes global turmoil

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Flights at Britain’s Heathrow airport resumed late on Friday after a fire knocked out its power supply and shut Europe’s […]

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Abia Assembly intervenes to curb incessant accident around Aba school

Abia Assembly begins investigation as Govt College school fees hit N1.1m

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Abia State House of Assembly Joint Committee on Education, Public Petition and Judiciary has commenced investigation into a petition written […]

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NSCDC calls for rapid implementation of Safe Schools Initiative

NSCDC calls for rapid implementation of Safe Schools Initiative

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Controller General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Dr Abubakar Ahmad Audi, has stressed the need […]

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Pastor Korede Komaiya did not initiate Apostle Alilu’s arrest — Christian Youth Forum clarifies

Pastor Korede Komaiya did not initiate Apostle Alilu’s arrest — Christian Youth Forum clarifies

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has clarified that the arrest of Apostle Festus Alilu over an alleged defamatory video against […]

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Illegal mining: FG arrests 347 suspects, prosecutes 143

Illegal mining: FG arrests 347 suspects, prosecutes 143

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Federal Government has announced the arrest of 347 suspects for illegal mining, with 143 prosecuted across the country since […]

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Ebonyi Govt grants amnesty to 51 Ekoli-Edda youths, retrieves 50 firearms

Ebonyi Govt grants amnesty to 51 Ekoli-Edda youths, retrieves 50 firearms

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has granted amnesty to 51 individuals affected by the Ekoli-Edda crisis. It will be recalled […]

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Northern elders warn against escalating political tensions in Kano, demand reversal of Fubara’s suspension

Northern elders warn against escalating political tensions in Kano, demand reversal of Fubara’s suspension

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has cautioned the federal government against allowing political tensions to escalate in Kano while condemning […]

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Gov Mohammed postpones Bauchi’s sallah durbar festival

Gov Mohammed postpones Bauchi’s sallah durbar festival

By Ifunanya / March 22, 2025

The Bauchi State government has approved the postponement of the 2025 Durbar Festival, a major cultural event traditionally held during […]

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