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South Sudanese Citizens Evacuated from Khartoum by Youth Initiative

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

A mass exodus of South Sudanese citizens from neighbouring Sudan has prompted the creation of a youth-led initiative to evacuate […]

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Kwara State Governor denies North-Central governors rejecting APC zoning formula

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has debunked the media report quoting the governors of six North-Central geopolitical zones, including Kwara, […]

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Ooni of Ife welcomes new wife, Olori Akinmuda, to the Palace

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has added a new wife to his household. Olori Opeoluwa Elizabeth Akinmuda […]

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Chinese Researchers Alert to Harmful Associations Between Sugar Intake and Major Health Issues

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Chinese researchers from the West China Hospital of Sichuan University have warned the public of the harmful associations between dietary […]

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Italian Open: Djokovic smashes past Norrie to set up Rune quarterfinal

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Novak Djokovic eased into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after breezing past Cameron Norrie 6-3, 6-4, although there was […]

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Nigeria Police: Committed to Defending Democracy on May 29

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

In preparation for the May 29, 2023 inauguration ceremony of Kano State’s governor-elect, the Nigeria Police have declared their resolute […]

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IBB University Lapai to award 37 first-class degrees at upcoming convocation

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Vice-Chancellor of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU), Lapai Niger State, Professor Abu Kasim Adamu, announced that the institution is […]

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Court Bars Lawyers and Journalists from Covering Abba Kyari’s Trial

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, journalists and lawyers attending the trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari were denied access to Court 10 of […]

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DSS & Other Security Operatives Apprehend 5 Alleged Terrorists in Kaduna and Kano

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

In a series of raids conducted on May 27th, security operatives including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian […]

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Flooding hits Eastern Cape, leaving residents blaming local municipalities

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Over 1,200 residents in Nelson Mandela Bay, including children who were forced to miss school, have been evacuated to community […]

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Nigeria Air to Commence Operations Before May 29 – Aviation Minister

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has stated that the national carrier, Nigeria Air, will begin operations before the end […]

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Okonjo-Iweala Urges Governors-elect to Focus on Trust Building for Successful Nation Building

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Former Minister of Finance and Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has advised newly elected governors on the […]

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Court Bars Journalists from Covering Abba Kyari’s Trial on Alleged Drug Deal

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

On Tuesday, journalists covering the trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari, and others, were barred from […]

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FRSC Reveals: More Than 40,000 Nigerians Die Annually in Road Crashes

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed that over 40,000 Nigerian citizens lose their lives annually in road traffic […]

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10th National Assembly: Biafra Agitator Warns Southeast Senators Against Playing Ethnic Card

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

In what is becoming an increasingly heated political race for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly, Simon Ekpa, a […]

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Transforming Primary Healthcare Delivery in Enugu State, Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Primary healthcare is the foundation of universal health coverage, yet Nigeria’s primary healthcare system has long been inadequate and inefficient. […]

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Seun Kuti: Lawyer Concerned over Client’s Welfare Amidst Starvation and Denial of Wife’s Access

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Seun Kuti, a popular Nigerian music star, has been experiencing a lack of food in detention at the police station, […]

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OPC Removes Coordinator Over Alleged Organizational Malpractices

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Oyo State chapter of Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has announced the removal of its coordinator, Rotimi Oguntade, over alleged […]

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How Technology is Revolutionizing Nigerian Casinos

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Nigerian casino industry has witnessed a significant transformation in recent years, all thanks to the integration of technology. With […]

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Opposition Backs Out of Speakership Race for 10th Assembly

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Members-elect of the opposition parties in the House of Representatives, 10th Assembly have pulled out of the race for Speaker […]

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