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BREAKING: Rivers crisis: Tinubu to address Nigerians Tuesday night

BREAKING: Rivers crisis: Tinubu to address Nigerians Tuesday night

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

President Bola Tinubu will address the nation on Tuesday in a nationwide broadcast regarding the situation in Rivers State. This […]

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Senate moves to compel Facebook, X, Instagram, others to have offices in Nigeria

Senate moves to compel Facebook, X, Instagram, others to have offices in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The Senate on Tuesday continued with the legislative process on a bill seeking social media platforms to establish physical offices […]

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Ukraine war: Putin manipulating Trump - Former US National Security Adviser Bolton

Russia-Ukraine war: Trump, Putin commence crucial phone call

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The much anticipated telephone call between President Donald Trump and his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has kicked off, the White House […]

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NSCIA debunks claims of Sultan plotting to islamise Nigeria

NSCIA debunks claims of Sultan plotting to islamise Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has dismissed social media allegations that the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad […]

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'I am sorry’, NYSC member apologizes for comments on viral video

‘I am sorry’, NYSC member apologizes for comments on viral video

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

A Lagos-based NYSC member, Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who recently went viral for criticizing the government, has apologized […]

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Court asked to compel UniPort to produce academic records of FCDA Director, Anita

Court asked to compel UniPort to produce academic records of FCDA Director, Anita

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

A Federal High Court in Abuja has been asked to compel the authorities of the University of PortHarcourt to produce […]

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Rivers: Police arrest two persons over explosion on Trans Niger pipeline

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons in connection with the explosion that rocked the […]

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Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for absenteeism

Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for absenteeism

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has suspended three Commissioners in his cabinet for absenteeism. The affected Commissioners are Solomon Azi […]

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Poor representation fuels insecurity in Zamfara – Bakyasuwa

Poor representation fuels insecurity in Zamfara – Bakyasuwa

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The former Commander of the Zamfara State Anti-Thuggery Agency, Hon Bello Bakyasuwa, has said that to address the security problems […]

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IPPIS hinders retention of UNICAL first class graduands - VC

IPPIS hinders retention of UNICAL first class graduands – VC

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has been unable to retain all of its first-class graduands in its employ in the […]

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Tinubu is Nigeria's greatest president ever - Son, Seyi

Seyi Tinubu deserves some medals, not attacks – Balami

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The criticism by some individuals of the recent tour of the north by Seyi Tinubu has been termed needless and […]

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Nigeria's federal workers threaten to shut OAGF over salary cut

Nigeria’s federal workers threaten to shut OAGF over salary cut

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council has threatened to picket Nigeria’s Office of the Accountant General […]

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Communal clash: Plateau govt urges security agencies to bring perpetrators to book

Communal clash: Plateau govt urges security agencies to bring perpetrators to book

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

Sequel to the skirmishes in Shimankar community (Menkaat) in Shendam LGA of Plateau State, the State Government has instructed security […]

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War: Ukraine wants peace from day one - Zelenskyy says ahead of Saudi talks

I’m ready for 30-day ceasefire – Zelenskyy gives Russia condition

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has expressed readiness for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy, however, said Russia must stop setting […]

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Trump to become first US President to attend Super Bowl

Trump orders release of JFK, RFK, Martin Luther King Jr records as FBI uncovers new files

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump has directed national security agencies to release all government records related to the assassinations of President […]

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North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear capabilities

North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear capabilities

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

North Korea has affirmed its resolution to reinforce the nation’s nuclear capabilities, rejecting last Friday’s demand by the G7 Foreign […]

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Commonwealth preaches unity, inclusive community among youths

Commonwealth preaches unity, inclusive community among youths

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

A group, Commonwealth Youths Organization, CYON, Ogun State chapter, has charged Nigerian youths to embrace unity, tolerance, and collaboration, despite […]

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US deports doctor accused of attending Hezbollah leader's funeral

US deports doctor accused of attending Hezbollah leader’s funeral

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The United States government has deported Rasha Alawieh, a medical doctor detained last Thursday in Boston after visiting family in […]

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Gov Sani receives 22 decampees from PDP, LP in Southern Kaduna

Kaduna govt reduces registration fees for state-owned tertiary institutions

By Ifunanya / March 18, 2025

The Kaduna State government has announced a reduction in student registration fees for state-owned tertiary institutions. This was revealed in […]

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Wike revokes nearly 5,000 land titles over unpaid ground rent

Wike revokes nearly 5,000 land titles over unpaid ground rent

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked nearly 5,000 land titles due to non-payment of Ground Rent […]

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