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Maijiyagbe: Buhari reacts to death of African first Rotary President

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with Rotary International over the passing of the first and only African President, Jonathan Babatunde […]

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Child Abuse: A Silent Endemic Plaguing African Children

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Raising children can be a daunting task, but it is vital for the next generation’s survival. However, some parents or […]

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Emir of Kano Inaugurates 140-Bed Hospital at Obudu-German Specialists Hospital

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, commissioned the Cross River State Obudu-German Specialists Hospital alongside the State’s Governor, […]

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AUN graduates 234 students

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The American University of Nigeria, AUN Yola on Saturday graduated no fewer than 234 students class of 2023. Speaking at […]

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Zamfara Governor Matawalle Hands Over Transition Committee’s Documents to Dare

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Zamfara State Governor, Hon Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has handed over leadership to the incoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governor, Dauda […]

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Enugu State Governor inaugurates landmark projects in Nsukka

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has inaugurated landmark projects executed by his administration in Nsukka. These projects were in keeping […]

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Africa: Sisi to AU Peace & Security Council – Sudan’s Stability to Positively Affect Entire Region

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Sudan’s stability and unity of lands as well as the coherence of its institutionswill have a positive effect not only […]

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President Buhari to Bid Farewell to Nigerians in Broadcast

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

In a statement released on Saturday evening, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, announced […]

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First Lady Aisha Buhari Calls on Nigerian Children to Say No to Drug Abuse

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has urged children to steer clear of drug abuse and be more patriotic […]

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Senate extends implementation of N819bn supplementary budget to December 31

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The  Senate at an emergency session on Saturday extended implementation period for the N819 billion 2022 Supplementary Appropriation Act from […]

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Senate Passes Bill Increasing CBN Advances to FG to 15%

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The Senate has passed a bill that seeks to amend the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act to increase the […]

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President Buhari to deliver farewell broadcast as he exits presidency

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari will address Nigerians one last time as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on Sunday, […]

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Kenyatta Urges Unity as Tinubu Prepares to Assume Presidency

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has called on President-elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to use his forthcoming administration as a […]

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Police Crackdown Against Muslim Protesters in Addis Ababa Leaves Several Injured and Dead

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Several people, including police officers and civilians, suffered minor and serious injuries, and two civilians were killed during a police […]

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Supreme Court Accuses PDP of Spreading Misinformation on Social Media

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

In a recent judgment passed by the Supreme Court, the apex court accused the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Exclusion of Women in Defence and Security Sector Condemned, says CISLAC

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has condemned the continuous marginalisation of women in the Nigerian defence and security […]

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At inauguration lecture, Tinubu affirms democracy as cornerstone for sustainable development

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

President-elect Bola Tinubu on Saturday spoke on the significance of democracy in driving Nigeria’s sustainable development. Speaking at the Inauguration […]

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Legal practitioners give pass mark to Buhari on judiciary

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Some legal practitioners in Ondo State have given pass mark to the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration in the area of […]

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Kwara: Police beef up security for May 29 inauguration

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

The Kwara State Police Command, has beefed up security to mitigate any act of criminality before, during and after the […]

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Children’s Day: Osun NAWOJ advocates more protection for children

By Ifunanya / May 27, 2023

Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Osun State chapter has advocated for more protection of children irrespective of their class […]

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