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Nnamdi Kanu's wife endorses husband's apology to judiciary, judge, others

Nnamdi Kanu’s wife endorses husband’s apology to judiciary, judge, others

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Lolo Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained Biafra nation agitator Nnamdi Kanu, has endorsed the apology offered by her husband […]

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Khamenei dismisses US threats as Iran marks new year

Khamenei dismisses US threats as Iran marks new year

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has stated that Iran is not swayed by the recurring threats from the United States. […]

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Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports

F-47: Trump announces most lethal aircraft

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

President Donald Trump announced on Friday at the Oval Office the production of the F-47, the United States’ latest advancement […]

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Tiv cultural group in Taraba ousts president, cites leadership failure

Tiv cultural group in Taraba ousts president, cites leadership failure

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Ucha-Sub Clan of Ukum, a subgroup of the Tiv people in Taraba State, has passed a vote of no […]

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Germany approves €3bn fresh military aid to Ukraine

Germany approves €3bn fresh military aid to Ukraine

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Germany on Friday approved three billion euros ($3.25 billion) in new military aid for Ukraine, a few days before planned […]

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Russian drones strike Ukraine, injure three teenagers

Russian drones strike Ukraine, injure three teenagers

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Russia on Friday struck the Black Sea city of Odesa in Ukraine with one of its biggest drone attacks, injuring […]

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NAFDAC destroys N1trn worth of fake drugs confiscated in Onitsha market

NAFDAC destroys N1trn worth of fake drugs confiscated in Onitsha market

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday destroyed fake, counterfeit and substandard drugs worth […]

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State of Emergency: Voice vote unconstitutional - Senator Ireti Kingibe

State of Emergency: Voice vote unconstitutional – Senator Ireti Kingibe

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Ireti Kingibe has declared her stand on the voice voting procedure used by […]

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BREAKING: Supreme Court dismisses PDP, Ajayi's bid to nullify Aiyedatiwa's election

Supreme court delivers final verdict on PDP leadership battle

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday, reaffirmed SKE Udeh-Okoye as the substantive National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Reports […]

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Trump names next chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff after firing top US general CQ Brown

Trump declares April 2nd Liberation Day for America, gives reason

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Donald Trump has said that April 2, a date he plans to introduce “reciprocal tariffs” to reset global trade, would […]

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NAF airstrikes destroys bandit camps in Niger, many neutralized

NAF unleashes airstrike destroys terrorists in Chiralia, Grazah, Yuwe hills Norteast

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, said its personnel has intensified its relentless air operations, striking deep into terrorist strongholds across […]

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Imo: Police command arrest lawyer over allegeded shooting of teenager

Imo: Police command arrest lawyer over allegeded shooting of teenager

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Imo State Police Command has arrested Barrister Donald Mbamah, a 64-year-old man, in connection with the shooting of a […]

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Stakeholders warn of family planning crisis in Bauchi as international funding declines

Stakeholders warn of family planning crisis in Bauchi as international funding declines

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Stakeholders in Bauchi State have raised concerns over the withdrawal of funding from major international agencies, warning that the move […]

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Ex-AGF, Kanu Agabi to lead Nnamdi Kanu's defence in terrorism charges

Ex-AGF, Kanu Agabi to lead Nnamdi Kanu’s defence in terrorism charges

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

A former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, AGF, Mr Kanu Agabi has been engaged to lead […]

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Armed herdsmen murder two soliders, farmers in Benue

Armed herdsmen murder two soliders, farmers in Benue

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed two soldiers in Jato-Aka town, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The armed […]

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Rivers crisis: Reps member, Solomon Bob lists Fubara’s sins, absolves Wike

Rivers crisis: Reps member, Solomon Bob lists Fubara’s sins, absolves Wike

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

A member of the Nigerian House of Representatives from Rivers State, Hon Solomon Bob, (Peoples Democratic Party, PDP) has listed […]

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Kwara govt charges teachers on punctuality

Kwara govt charges teachers on punctuality

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has urged teachers and staff in state-owned […]

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Kellogg shares Trump, Zelenskyy phone call details

Kellogg shares Trump, Zelenskyy phone call details

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

President Donald Trump’s phone call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was like “a business meeting,” retired General Keith Kellogg said on […]

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Kano State approves salary increase for tertiary institution staff

Kano State approves salary increase for tertiary institution staff

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

Kano State has approved a salary increase for tertiary institution staff, with academic staff set to receive a 25% raise […]

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After temporary closure, U.S. embassy in Niger Republic restores services

After temporary closure, U.S. embassy in Niger Republic restores services

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Niger has reopened after being closed for a long period. The reopening includes […]

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