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65278 air strikes reportedly wipe out scores of iswap militants in yobe

Air Strikes Reportedly Wipe Out Scores of ISWAP Militants in Yobe

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Reports have emerged that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has effectively eliminated a significant number of terrorists belonging to the […]

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65281 ebonyi lg chairman advocates for 50 women appointment in tinubu and nwifurus administrations

Ebonyi LG Chairman Advocates for 50% Women Appointment in Tinubu and Nwifuru’s Administrations

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Chairman of Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mrs Euphemia Nwali, has called for a 50 percent […]

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UN Pushes for Dialogue Between Sudan Rivals During 7-Day Cease-Fire

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Sudan has initiated a week-long cease-fire at the behest of the United States and Saudi Arabia. This pause, brokered in […]

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Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal Consolidates APM, Obi, Atiku Petitions

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has announced the pre-hearing report on three different petitions for the nullification of […]

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NAHCON to Deduct $100 Extra Charges from BTA of Intending Pilgrims

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has refuted the circulating news of $100 additional Hajj fare. According to Mousa […]

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65262 joe biden reveals nine member delegation to attend bola tinubus inauguration

Joe Biden Reveals Nine-Member Delegation to Attend Bola Tinubu’s Inauguration

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has announced a nine-member delegation that will attend the inauguration of Bola […]

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Ndoma-Egba backs S’East for Senate Presidency, cautions APC against endorsing Akpabio

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The former majority leader of the Senate, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, has thrown his political weight behind the Southeast region to […]

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65248 uuths ae department temporarily relocated for renovation

UUTH’s A&E Department Temporarily Relocated for Renovation

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) has announced the temporary relocation of its Accident and Emergency (A&E) department to […]

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Tanzanian Ports Overtake Mombasa in World Bank Efficiency Ranking

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

In the latest ranking of the world’s most efficient ports by the World Bank, the Dar es Salaam Port of […]

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57732 internet fraud efcc arrests self acclaimed cop 42 others in ogun

EFCC Warns Nigerians of Scam Alert on Non-existent Help Desk

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sounded a note of caution to Nigerians regarding a scam alert purportedly […]

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Inauguration of new C’River Gov: Funds not yet released to planning c’ttee – Ndoma-Egba

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Less than one week to the inauguration and handing over of power ceremony from Prof Ben Ayade to Prince Bassey […]

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29386 plateau nass polls tribunal receives 6 petitions grants parties access to election materials

Plateau incessant killings: Youths call for self defense

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Plateau State Youth Council (PYC), on Monday, called on the citizens to urgently defend themselves against continuous attacks and […]

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Parents and Teachers Demand Scrap of CALA in Zimbabwe’s Curriculum Review

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The call for stakeholders to contribute to the review of Zimbabwe’s national curriculum has been criticised by parents and teachers […]

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65205 sultan of sokoto denies statement accusing security agents of dodging bandits

Sultan of Sokoto denies statement accusing security agents of dodging bandits

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Sultan of Sokoto State, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has denied accusing security agents of dodging bandits and mocking […]

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65192 benue state governor samuel ortom executes 45 rural electrification projects to boost socio economic activities

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom Executes 45 Rural Electrification Projects to Boost Socio-Economic Activities

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has commissioned 45 rural electrification projects aimed at enhancing socio-economic activities in different communities across […]

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65195 obeagu community in enugu crowns new monarch after eight year wait

Obeagu community in Enugu crowns new monarch after eight-year wait

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The people of Obeagu community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have crowned a traditional ruler, Chief Sylvester […]

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‘Unauthorised’ Biography of ActionSA Party Leader Herman Mashaba Pulled Off the Market

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Jonathan Ball Publishers have decided to remove “The Outsider: Unauthorised Biography of Herman Mashaba” from the shelves, less than a […]

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57732 internet fraud efcc arrests self acclaimed cop 42 others in ogun

EFCC arraigns Lagos businesswoman Ramalan-Yaro, company for N140bn fraud

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Monday arraigned Saadatu Ramalan-Yaro, a businesswoman, for the second time in Lagos State, two […]

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65181 no laws stopping nigerians from leaving babandede ex immigration cg

No Laws Stopping Nigerians from Leaving – Babandede, Ex-Immigration CG

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

Muhammad Babandede, the former Controller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, has stated that illegal migration and trafficking have been on […]

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65168 group advises osun state governor adeleke not to undermine other arms of government

Group Advises Osun State Governor Adeleke not to Undermine Other Arms of Government

By Ifunanya / May 23, 2023

The Osun Masterminds (TOM) group has cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against taking any actions that could undermine the integrity of […]

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