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Mystery surrounds cause of fire that gutted Governor Ganduje’s Kano residence

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

In a startling incident, the personal residence of the outgoing Governor of Kano State, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, located on Miyangu […]

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I was an angry journalist before becoming minister – Adamu

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu has said that he was one of the angriest journalists in the country at […]

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Buhari’s anti-corruption drive excellent – EFCC boss

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has described the anti-corruption drive of President Muhammadu […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Needs Urgent Ear Surgery – IPOB Counsel

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, is reportedly in urgent need of ear surgery. […]

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Nigerian Army Honours Late Major with Statue

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Nigerian Army Directorate of Physical Training (DAPT) has unveiled a statue in honour of the late Major Salisu Ndakoji […]

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Osun Governor Adeleke Pledges To Improve Performance Of Students In Public Examinations

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has expressed his administration’s commitment to improving the performance of students from the state in […]

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Nigeria-Cina holds talks to prevent litigation over illegal mining

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Chinese government has entered into talks with the Niger State government over illegal mining activities carried out by some […]

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Court of Appeal Orders Ex-Presidential Candidate, Ambrose Owuru to Pay N40m Fine for ‘Frivolous Suit’ Against Tinubu’s Inauguration

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered former presidential candidate, Ambrose Owuru to pay a fine of N40 million […]

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Five NYSC Members to Repeat Service Year in Bauchi State for Various Offences

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Five members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were part of the 2022 Batch B Stream 1, posted […]

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Cattle Breeders Accuse Buhari of Failing to Secure Their Lives and Properties

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Cattle rearers in Nigeria have accused President Muhammadu Buhari of failing to protect their lives and properties during his tenure. […]

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Femi Falana sues Chief of Army over extra-judicial killing of policeman

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has filed a lawsuit against the Chief of Army, Lieutenant […]

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NANS Condemns UK’s New Immigration Policy Which Bans Dependents for Study Visas

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has opposed the new immigration policy introduced by the UK Home Office. This […]

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2023 Hajj: Gombe to airlift 2,556 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Executive Secretary, Gombe State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sa’adu Adamu, on Thursday, said 2,556 intending pilgrims would be airlifted […]

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2023 Hajj: Buhari inaugurates first flight with 560 Nasarawa pilgrims

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, inaugurated the first flight for the 2023 hajj operation with 560 prospective pilgrims from Nasarawa […]

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Health Workers’ Strike Leaves Patients in Distress As Ekiti Federal Hospital Shutdown

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Patients admitted to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, are in anguish as healthcare workers under the umbrella of the Joint […]

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Buhari to Tinubu: Uphold my Legacy Ahead of May 29

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has requested that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu uphold his legacy ahead of May 29th. In a statement […]

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Arewa Youths Warn Tinubu Against Betraying North in Senate Presidency

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Arewa Youths have urged the President-elect, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, not to betray the North West as they do not […]

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Court of Appeal Imposes N40m Fine on Ex-Presidential Candidate for Frivolous Suit

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

A former presidential candidate, Chief Ambrose Albert Owuru, has been slapped with a N40 million fine by the Court of […]

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Kenya: Shakahole Death Toll at Over 240 as One Person Dies of Starvation

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

Nairobi — The death toll from the Shakahola Forest starvation cult linked to controversial televangelist Paul Mackenzie currently stands at […]

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CJN Appoints 39 Additional Judges for Election Tribunals

By Ifunanya / May 25, 2023

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has appointed thirty-nine additional judges to serve in election tribunals. The […]

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