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EFCC knocks Gov Matawalle for accusing Bawa of $2m bribe

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has tackled the Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle for alleging that the chairman […]

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UNIOSUN: Gov, Adeleke approves dissolution of Institution’s Governing Council

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the dissolution of Osun State University, UNIOSUN Governing Council. The dissolution of […]

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Zimbabwe: If Auxillia Mnangagwa Does Not Want You At Her Events, Then Don’t Go – Deputy Information Minister Tells Journalists

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

Deputy Information Minister Kindness Paradza has told journalists not to force themselves on First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, who has developed […]

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2023 AFCON draws to hold October 12

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

Confederation of Africa Football has announced October 12 as the draw date for the group stages of the 2023 Africa […]

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Cameroon Seals Markets as Cholera Spreads Across All Regions of the Country

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

Cameroon officials have closed down markets in a bid to contain the spread of cholera infections that have affected all […]

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New Caledonia Struck by Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

On Saturday, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck in the Pacific Ocean, east of New Caledonia, according to a report by the […]

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Cotonou to Host 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Group Stage Draw

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The 2026 World Cup qualifying group stage draw will take place in Cotonou, Benin Republic on July 12. According to […]

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Over 300 Nigerian Medical Laboratory Scientists Migrate to UK, Says Association

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Association of Female Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, revealed that more than 300 medical laboratory scientists […]

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UN, FCDA collaborate to reduce road accidents

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund Implementation Partners is collaborating with the  Federal Capital Development Authority to make streets […]

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EFCC Challenges Governor Matawalle to Provide Evidence of $2m Bribe Allegations

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the allegations made by Bello Matawalle, the outgoing Governor of Zamfara […]

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Abeokuta Catholic Diocese Celebrates World Communications Day

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, is set to host media executives and practitioners to […]

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Seun Kuti’s Lawyers Accuse Police of Withholding Case File

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

Lawyers representing Seun Kuti, the embattled afrobeat singer, have accused the police of flouting a court order by not releasing […]

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Abeokuta Catholic Diocese Celebrates World Communications Day with Symposium

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev Peter Olukayode Odetoyinbo, will be hosting top media executives and practitioners in […]

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Former LP Deputy Chairman Takes Legal Action to Claim Party Chairmanship

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

A former deputy chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Callistus Okafor, has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria to assert […]

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Buhari, Gbajabiamila, and Ogun Governor Abiodun mourn the passing of Subomi Balogun at 89

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

The demise of Otunba Subomi Balogun, founder and Chairman of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Group and Olori Omo Oba […]

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Repentant Boko Haram Fighter Apprehended for Theft

By Ifunanya / May 20, 2023

On Friday, Borno State Police paraded Baba-Goni Mohammed Ibrahim, a repentant Boko Haram fighter, for stealing. The Commissioner of Police, […]

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A Sleepless Cook: Hilda Baci, Contender for Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Hours

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2023

Hilda Baci, a 27-year-old entrepreneur and actress from Akwa Ibom, who set out to beat the Guinness World Record for […]

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Matawalle’s $2m bribe allegations against Bawa a hoax, says EFCC

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has described as a hoax allegations by the governor of Zamfara State, Bello […]

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Oshiomhole-led NWC dissolved to derail Tinubu’s presidential ambition – Eta breaks silence

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2023

Members of the dissolved National Working Committee under the leadership of former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday […]

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Emir of Kano Calls for the Establishment of Ministry of Religious Affairs

By Ifunanya / May 19, 2023

The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, has urged the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to establish the Ministry of Religious […]

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