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Gambia, Sierra Leone, others study NYSC – Bayelsa coordinator Okpalifa Charity

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The Bayelsa State coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mrs Okpalifo Charity, has offered reasons why African countries, […]

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Tinubu asked to release photos taken with investors in France

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has been challenged to share photos of his meetings with the investors he purportedly met in […]

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Angolan Diplomat José Agostinho Neto Passes Away at 85

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Angolan diplomat José Agostinho Neto, who also happened to be the brother of the country’s first president, passed away at […]

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Followers of Kano Cleric Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara Allege Gang-Up Against Death Sentence Appeal

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The followers of Sheikh Abduljabbar Kabara, a cleric who was sentenced to death for blasphemy in Kano State, have accused […]

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64392 ndlea intercepts n567m worth of meth bound for uk and seals drug barons mansion in lekki

NDLEA intercepts UK-bound meth worth N567 million, seals drug baron’s Lekki mansion

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a large consignment of methamphetamine concealed in powdered custard […]

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Somali Forces Push Forward in Elbur Ahead of Planned Offensive

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Somali forces are advancing towards Elbur, a city located about 360 km north of the country’s capital, Mogadishu. The city […]

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64374 double amputee army veteran makes history by summiting mount everest

Double-amputee Army veteran makes history by summiting Mount Everest

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

In a bid to make mountaineering history and inspire people with disabilities, Hari Budha Magar, a former soldier in the […]

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Anglican Church Presents 9-point Agenda to Incoming Administration Before May 29 Inauguration

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has listed a nine-point agenda for the incoming administration as Nigeria prepares for the […]

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Followers of Sheikh Abduljabbar decry attempt to ‘manipulate’ appeal against death sentence

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Followers of Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru-Kabara, who was sentenced to death in Kano for blasphemy, have decried alleged attempts to block […]

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Arewa coalition asks EFCC chairman Bawa to resign

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

A northern coalition of civil society organisations has called on the EFCC chairman, Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa, to resign or be […]

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May 29: Kwankwaso, Peter Obi helped Tinubu become president – Deji Adeyanju

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of a new administration, the presidential candidates of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, […]

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Cardinal Onaiyekan Supports Live Broadcast of Election Tribunal

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The Catholic Bishop Emeritus of Abuja Archdiocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has voiced his support for the live broadcast of the […]

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64341 two ekedc staff die from electrocution in lagos

Police confirm electrocution of 2 EKEDC staff in Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The Police Command in Lagos State on Sunday,  confirmed the electrocution of two members of  staff of the  Eko Electricity […]

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Funke Bucknor recounts her anger towards God after the tragic loss of her father and sister

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Funke Bucknor, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur, recently revealed that she had to enter therapy after her sister passed […]

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Yeezy’s Head of Architecture Confirms Marriage to Kanye West

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

After months of speculation, Bianca Censori, the Head of Architecture at Yeezy, has confirmed her marriage to rapper Kanye West. […]

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64328 ndlea busts drug lord intercept uk bound meth worth n 5bn

NDLEA Busts Drug Lord, Intercept UK-bound Meth Worth N.5bn

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted methamphetamine worth N.5 billion, which was concealed in powdered custard containers, […]

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Gov. AbdulRazaq mourns as Elerin of Erin Ile dies

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commiserated with the people of Erin-Ile on the passing of the Elerin […]

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Kebbi State Government Suspends Two Education Ministry Officials for Insolence

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

Two officials from Kebbi State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education have been suspended over insubordination. The announcement was made […]

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Upgrade of Aso Villa Clinic major milestone – VON DG hails Aisha Buhari’s intervention

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, on Sunday, hailed the First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari for […]

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64310 ndlea foils uk bound meth shipment and arrests ring leader confiscates n560m worth of drugs

NDLEA foils UK-bound meth shipment and arrests ring leader, confiscates N560m worth of drugs

By Ifunanya / May 21, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized a large methamphetamine shipment, neatly hidden in powdered custard containers, which […]

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