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62776 ukraine reports air strikes after extending grain deal with russia

Ukraine reports air strikes after extending grain deal with Russia

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

Ukraine has reported air strikes early Thursday that rocked its capital and other areas, after reaching a rare agreement with […]

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NOA Lauds Hilda Baci for Her Remarkable Cooking Feat and Urges Nigerian Students to Emulate Her Values

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has praised Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong-Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, for cooking continuously for […]

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NiMet Tackles Climate Anxiety and Contestable Climate Reports in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has faulted the Nigerian Lightning Safety and Research Centre (NLSRC), a non-governmental organisation proferring an […]

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62739 former mexican mayor sentenced to 92 years in prison for kidnapping

Former Mexican Mayor Sentenced to 92 Years in Prison for Kidnapping

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

In what is being hailed as a victory for justice, a court in Mexico has sentenced a former mayor, Jose […]

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Montana Becomes First US State to Pass Ban on TikTok

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

Montana has become the first American state to pass legislation that outlaws the use of TikTok, with the law expected […]

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Nigeria’s Peter Aho Reflects on Making Guinness World Record in Cricket

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

Peter Aho, a bowler for Nigeria’s Yellow Greens cricket team, still feels the thrill two years after setting the Guinness […]

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Nigeria to Increase Power Output by 1600MW with New Power Stations and Transformers

By Ifunanya / May 18, 2023

The Nigerian government recently announced that it has delivered and deployed the necessary facilities to raise the country’s electricity output […]

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62697 two men sentenced to four years in prison for unlawful possession of elephant tusks

Two Men Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Unlawful Possession of Elephant Tusks

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced John Kanu and Obinna Eze to four years […]

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Rivers State Government Suspends School Principal over WASSCE Registration Fraud

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Rivers State Government has suspended the Principal of Community Secondary School, Borikiri in Port Harcourt, over allegations of extortion. […]

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62680 dozens of migrants kidnapped on the highway in mexico

Dozens of Migrants Kidnapped on the Highway in Mexico

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

According to Mexican authorities, Forty migrants and two drivers were kidnapped while travelling on the highway in Northeastern Mexico. Nine […]

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FEC approves $4.7bn Ondo, Snake Island, Burutu ports development

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved port development projects worth $4,713,841,477 in Delta, Ondo and Lagos States. The News […]

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Stock market extends gains, up 0.31%

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The domestic bourse continued its positive trend as the market capitalisation gained N88 billion or 0.31 per cent to close […]

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BREAKING: Speakership Battle: Doguwa, Makki, Raheem withdraw from race, endorse Abbas

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The majority leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa has resigned from the race for the 10th House and […]

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Coventry beat Middlesbrough to reach Championship play-off final

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Coventry will face Luton in the Championship play-off final after Gustavo Hamer sealed a 1-0 win at Middlesbrough on Wednesday. […]

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Italian Football Legend Leonardo Bonucci Announces Retirement

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Italian football champion and captain of the national team, Leonardo Bonucci, has announced that he will retire at the end […]

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62648 ijora bridge caves in as fg shuts apapa bound lane for public safety

Ijora Bridge Caves In, as FG Shuts Apapa-bound Lane for Public Safety

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Works has shut down the Apapa-bound lane of the Marine Bridge in Lagos, following damage caused […]

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Kidnappers Strike Again in Kwara: One Killed, Three Abducted

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have struck in Kwara State, killing a person and abducting three others. The incident occurred […]

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62642 us suspects no targeted attack on its convoy in anambra

US Suspects No Targeted Attack on its Convoy in Anambra

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The United States of America (USA) has reacted to the recent attack on its convoy carrying officials in the Ogbaru […]

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10th NASS leadership: Learn from Umahi, support Akpabio – Nigerians in UK tell senators-elect

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Association of Nigerian Professionals based in the United Kingdom (UK) has urged some senators elect-still agitating for the seat […]

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62632 minister of state power highlights gas supply challenges affecting gencos and contributing to power shortages

Minister of State Power Highlights Gas Supply Challenges Affecting GENCOS and Contributing to Power Shortages

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Minister of State Power, Jerry Agba, has stated that power shortages are still a concern in Nigeria due to […]

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