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Jigawa police support 35 families of deceased officers

Jigawa police support 35 families of deceased officers

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Jigawa State Police Command has extended support to 35 families of fallen police officers, providing them with food items […]

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Military denies knowledge of community negotiations with terrorists

Military denies knowledge of community negotiations with terrorists

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Nigerian Military high command has stated that it is unaware of any community in the Northwest negotiating or entering […]

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Nigerian troops capture wanted terrorists

Nigerian troops capture wanted terrorists

By Ifunanya / March 21, 2025

The Nigerian military has arrested two suspected terrorists on its watchlist, along with a known arms dealer, Shehu Bagiwaye, in […]

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Alleged Salary Fraud: Gov Yusuf suspends Kano Head of Of Service

We will not tolerate defamatory speech in the media – Kano gov’t

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The Kano State Government has pledged to take decisive action against political defamatory speeches in the state, particularly on radio […]

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Conor McGregor announces he's running for President of Ireland

Conor McGregor announces he’s running for President of Ireland

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

Irish professional mixed martial artist Conor McGregor confirmed on Thursday that he will run for president. McGregor announced his bid […]

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Russia suspends drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Europe planning militarisation instead of prioritising peace — Russia

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The Kremlin on Thursday said European countries are prioritising militarisation rather than seeking peace. This comes as Western military chiefs […]

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Renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant — UN

Renewed Gaza violence makes hostage return more distant — UN

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The United Nations on Thursday stated that each day of renewed violence in Gaza makes the return of the remaining […]

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Trade war: EU delays first tariffs against US to mid-April

Trade war: EU delays first tariffs against US to mid-April

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The European Union on Thursday announced the delay of its first counter-measures against the United States over President Donald Trump’s […]

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Gaza: 91 killed as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuation

Gaza: 91 killed as Israel abandons ceasefire, orders evacuation

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

No fewer than 91 Palestinians were killed and dozens wounded in airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday after Israel resumed bombing […]

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

All nuclear power plants belong to Ukraine – Zelensky insists despite Trump’s talk of US ownership

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has insisted that all nuclear power plants, including Zaporizhzhia belong to the people of Ukraine. This […]

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Putin afraid of Trump — Zelenskyy

He didn’t discuss with me – Zelensky on Trump considering recognising Crimea as Russian territory

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump didn’t discuss with him about Crimea amid […]

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Court grants Prof. Uduk bail over alleged electoral fraud in Akwa Ibom

Court grants Prof. Uduk bail over alleged electoral fraud in Akwa Ibom

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The High Court sitting in Uyo has granted Prof. Ignatius Uduk bail on alleged electoral fraud pending the appeal against […]

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BREAKING: Rivers Sole Administrator arrives in state, assumes duty

BREAKING: Rivers Sole Administrator arrives in state, assumes duty

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has arrived in the state following his appointment by […]

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Nigerian police debunk reports of missing 3, 907 firearms

Ramadan Night Prayers: Police tighten security in Yobe

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

As the Muslim Ramadan fast progresses, the Yobe State Police Command has intensified security measures across the state to ensure […]

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Edo LG Crisis: Obaseki issues 24-hour ultimatum to admin head over non payment of salaries

Edo Govt demolishes kidnapper’s house in Uromi

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The Edo Anti-Kidnapping Task Force has demolished a property in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area, belonging to Odianosen Oboh, […]

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Bandits attack Katsina community, kill residents, abduct five

Bandits attack Katsina community, kill residents, abduct five

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Kaguwa community in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State on Wednesday night, […]

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South-South governors demand reversal of Rivers State emergency, advocate dialogue

South-South governors demand reversal of Rivers State emergency, advocate dialogue

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State declared by President […]

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Why water shortage persists in Nigeria - Coalition

Why water shortage persists in Nigeria – Coalition

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

Ahead of the World Water Day 2025 commemoration, a coalition of water justice groups have blamed water scarcity in Nigeria […]

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Meningitis outbreak: Kebbi allocates N30m for containment efforts

Meningitis outbreak: Kebbi allocates N30m for containment efforts

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

The Kebbi State Government says it has intensified measures to contain an outbreak of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM), which has claimed […]

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

Rivers: Nigerian lawmakers under pressure to rectify Tinubu’s state of emergency declaration

By Ifunanya / March 20, 2025

There are indications that Nigerian lawmakers at the National Assembly are under pressure to rectify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state […]

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