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North Korea Defends Failed Missile Launch Against U.S. Criticism

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

North Korea has defended its recent failed missile launch against condemnation from the United States and its allies such as […]

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Tough But Courageous Decision: Arewa Youths Support President Bola Tinubu’s Subsidy Removal

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has lent their support to the removal of the fuel subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit […]

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Adamawa Lawmaker Takes Protest Against Fuel Price Hike to the Streets

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

Haruna Jilantikiri, the Chief Whip of Adamawa State House of Assembly, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media […]

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Court admits electoral documents tendered by LP, Obi

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

In what may be described as an interesting turn of events, a Federal High Court in Lagos has admitted electoral […]

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World Bank Grants $255 Million Loan to Improve Sustainable Rice Production in China

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The World Bank has provided a loan of $255 million to China for a project aimed at reducing methane emissions […]

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FIRS announces Nigeria’s improved tax-to-GDP ratio in 2021

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announced that Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio has increased to 10.86% from the 6% reported earlier […]

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Ijaw Youth Council Urges Tinubu and Fubara to Prioritize Development of Niger Delta and Ijaw Communities

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Rivers State Governor, Siminialaye Fubara, to […]

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JAMB Refutes Rumours of Recruitment Scam in Akure

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has swiftly refuted rumours regarding an employment recruitment exercise that the Board is […]

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South Africa’s Commitment Towards a Just Energy Transition

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized the government’s commitment to pursuing a just energy transition, aimed at reducing carbon […]

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Kaduna court jails labourer four years for selling marijuana

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

A Kaduna Magistrate Court has sentenced a 25-year-old labourer, Nura Abdullahi, to four years in prison for the possession and […]

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Group calls for Ag. Immigration CG’s confirmation

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

A group of concerned Nigerians has called for the confirmation of the Acting Comptroller General (CG) of the Nigerian Immigration […]

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Nigeria Correctional Service Promotes Over 17,000 Personnel to Boost Service Delivery

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

In a bid to improve service delivery, the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has promoted 17,636 officers and men across all […]

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WAEC Identifies and Vows to Prosecute 56 Rogue Website Operators for Leaked WASSCE Papers

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has discovered that 56 rogue website operators are responsible for leaked West African Senior […]

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Tinubu Appoints Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

In a breaking news development, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi […]

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Early criticism of new Governor deemed “act of witchcraft” by Akwa Ibom priest

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

Reverend Richard Peters, a cleric of the African Church in Akwa Ibom State, has condemned those who have criticized newly-sworn-in […]

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Liberia’s Maritime Authority Officials Convicted in South Korea: Liberian Government Seeks Diplomatic Means for Resolution

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

The Liberian government is exploring diplomatic means to address the case involving two officials of Liberia’s Maritime Authority (LiMA) who […]

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Fuel subsidy: Senator-elect hails Tinubu over ‘removal’ stance, says pain temporary

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

A senator-elect has praised Bola Tinubu, the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), over his stance on the […]

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JUST IN: Tinubu holds first security meeting with service chiefs

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

As Nigeria continues to grapple with rising insecurity, former Lagos State governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Bola Tinubu, […]

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Kano Governor Appoints New Heads of Key Agencies in the State

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

In a bid to further strengthen his administration and improve service delivery in Kano State, the state’s governor, Abba Yusuf, […]

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Relationship with Kwankwaso is cordial, but we disagree on some issues – Shekarau

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2023

Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, representing Kano Central, has stated that he maintains a friendly and cordial relationship with Rabiu Kwankwaso, the […]

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