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APGA Congress: 16 Candidates Vie for Chairmanship Seat in Anambra

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

No fewer than 16 candidates are jostling for the chairmanship position ahead of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) state […]

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Nigeria delisted from list of piracy-prone countries – Buhari

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that piracy reduced significantly over the last seven years, culminating in delisting Nigeria from […]

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IT experts hail NCC over harmonised shortcodes

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Some Information Technology experts in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have applauded Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, over the introduction of […]

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Nigeria’s First Geology Professor, Prof Oyawoye, Mourned by President Buhari

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Nigeria’s very first Geology professor, Aremo Professor Mosobalaje Oyawoye. […]

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CAN Cautions Against Using the 10th NASS Leadership as a Divisive Tool

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has warned against using the incoming leadership of the 10th National […]

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Nigeria: Buhari Inaugurates Dangote Refinery, Calls It Game Changer for Nigeria’s Economy

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday inaugurated Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos, which is expected to enable Nigeria to achieve self-sufficiency […]

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WhatsApp Introduces Editing Feature for Sent Messages

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging service, has added a new feature that enables users to edit sent messages. This latest […]

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Ekiti Government Pays N915 Million in Gratuity to 289 Pensioners

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Ekiti State Government fulfilled its promise to pensioners by handing out cheques for gratuity worth N915 million to 289 […]

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FMC Keffi Conducts Open Heart Surgeries on 14 Indigent Patients with Governor Sule in Attendance

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has commended the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, for performing a rare feat which […]

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Dangote Refinery to Supply First Tranche of Petroleum Products by July

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that the recently commissioned Dangote Refinery will supply its first tranche […]

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Ekiti State High Court Rules Against Appointment of Chief by Monarch

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Ekiti State High Court has sacked the Agere of Okeringun, Omuo-Oke Ekiti, Mr Jamiu Dende, on the grounds that […]

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Punishment for Ogun’s Past Leaders over Dangote Refinery Relocation – Segun Showunmi

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Segun Showunmi, an Ogun State governorship aspirant, has called for the punishment of those responsible for relocating the multi-billion dollar […]

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Kenyan President Directs Ministry of Lands to End Corruption at National Land Commission

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

In a bid to bring an end to corruption at the National Land Commission (NLC), President William Ruto has instructed […]

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Delta State Governor Okowa signs N71 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has signed the supplementary appropriation bill of N71 billion for the state. The bill, […]

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Lagos DSVA Launches Advanced Online Course to Safeguard Minors from Abuse

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has recently introduced an advanced online course aimed at protecting minors […]

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Gunmen kill 18 in attack on Benue village

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

Unknown gunmen have attacked Iye village, in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State killing 18 people and injuring […]

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Court sets date for adoption of processes in Nnamdi Kanu’s suit against SSS

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set June 20, 2022, for the adoption of processes in the suit brought […]

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Court Registrar Fixes Date for the Adoption of Processes in Nnamdi Kanu’s Suit Against DSS

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 20th for the adoption of processes in the ongoing suit filed […]

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Police warns against protests during May 29 inauguration in Ebonyi

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Ebonyi State Police Command has issued a warning to political parties and their supporters in the state against any […]

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Niger State Implements Executive Order for Private Basic and Secondary Schools

By Ifunanya / May 22, 2023

The Niger State Government has directed the establishment of private basic and secondary schools through an executive order to ensure […]

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