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Kenya: 15 More Bodies Found in Shakahola Raising Toll to 226

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Nairobi — The death toll from the horrific massacre of Shakahola forest rose to 226 Wednesday following the recovery of […]

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Jigawa Patients Stranded as Resident Doctors Join Nationwide Strike

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Patients in Jigawa State were left stranded on Wednesday as resident doctors under the aegis of the National Association of […]

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Contrary to Reports, Ogbaru Attack Was Not Targeted at US Officials, Says Community Source

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

According to sources in the Ogbaru Community, the recent attack on US Consulate officials in Anambra was not a targeted […]

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Senate calls on CBN to release $717.4m in Trapped Airlines’ Funds

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Senate has passed a resolution urging the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release $717,478,606 that is currently trapped […]

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202 die of COVID-19 infection in Oyo – NCDC

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says no fewer than 202 people died of COVID-19 infection in Oyo State […]

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NYSC Director General advises Corps Members against Expecting Monthly Allowance Increase

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig-Gen Yashua Dogara Ahmed, has advised corps members to abandon their […]

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Anambra US Embassy Staff Killings: Chief Metchie pleads with govt to engage hunters

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Deputy Commander General, Chief John Chukwudi Metchie, who oversees Technical Services for the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service […]

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Blinken’s call to Tinubu demoralising, says Atiku

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has faulted the telephone conversation between the United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, and […]

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Malawi: Mutharika Submits Cyclone Freddy Recovery Plan to UN

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

Former president Peter Mutharika has submitted a K1.4 trillion tropical cyclone Freddy recovery plan to the UN. Mutharika’s spokesperson Shadric […]

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Drama in House of Representatives as members bicker over adjournment for members-elect induction

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

On Wednesday, a drama ensued in the House of Representatives as members bickered over the adjournment of plenary for the […]

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Speakership tussle: Gbajabiamila adjourns plenary indefinitely over fear of impeachment

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila on Wednesday adjourned plenary indefinitely over fear of a possible […]

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Senate urges CBN to take action on $717.4m in trapped airline funds

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Senate has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release the huge sum of $717.4 million in […]

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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar Questions US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s Call to President-Elect Bola Tinubu

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The recent call made by US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has raised concerns from […]

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Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe Frowns at Dauda Lawal’s Self-Imposed Title of Araba of Ado-Ekiti

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, has voiced out his concern over Mr. Dauda Lawal’s recent self-imposed title […]

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Opposition MPs Sikhala and Sithole Begin Trial for Alleged Incitement to Violence in Zimbabwe

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The trial of Zimbabwean lawmakers Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole commenced on Tuesday before Harare magistrate, Tafadzwa Miti. The two […]

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Lagos Police Command arrests and remands Lady for assaulting a policeman in Ogombo

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and arraigned Olufunmilayo Brioluwa for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Ogombo. According […]

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Federal Government to Establish African Aviation and Aerospace University

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Federal Government has restated its plan to establish the African Aviation and Aerospace University, with academic activities scheduled to […]

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Church of Brethren Criticizes President Buhari’s Government

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The Church of Brethren in Nigeria, also known as Ekklesiyar Yan’Uwa A Nigeria (EYN), has criticized the current Nigerian government […]

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Dr. Baba Aliyu Haruna appointed as Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bida

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Dr. Baba Aliyu Haruna as the new Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bida in Niger State. […]

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Bayelsa Oil Spill Cleanup Requires $12 Billion Investment – Report

By Ifunanya / May 17, 2023

The cleanup of oil spills in Bayelsa State, located in South-south Nigeria, will cost $12 billion to accomplish. This was […]

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