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$19bn Dangote Refinery: Experts line up expectations, pitfalls ahead commissioning

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Ahead of the commissioning of the $19 billion worth Dangote Refinery on May 22, 2023, analysts have forecasted that it […]

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Minority Parties Forum Adopts APC Candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker Positions

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

A newly-formed coalition of members-elect known as the Minority Parties Forum, comprising seven minority political parties in Nigeria’s 10th House […]

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Aspiring Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas Gains Endorsement from Governors

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Tajudeen Abbas, an aspirant running for the Speaker position of the House of Representatives has been endorsed by several governors. […]

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INEC and EFCC Join Panel to Tackle Election Fraud in 2023

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are among panelists for a discussion […]

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Rainstorm destroys houses, renders Lagos, Ogun families homeless

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

One of the affected buildings The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that no fewer than 336 families and 228 […]

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Seun Kuti’s Assault of Police Officer Highlights Nigeria’s Impunity Crisis

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

The recent video of Seun Kuti, Afrobeat musician and son of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, physically and verbally assaulting a police officer […]

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Civil Society Groups Oppose CBN Governor’s Study Leave Request

By Ifunanya / May 16, 2023

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have shown their opposition to reports claiming that the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

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Naira begins new week on negative note

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The naira depreciated against the dollar on Monday, exchanging for N464 at the investors’ and exporters’ window. The rate represented […]

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Overcoming Age and Fear: Realising Dreams at 40

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

In a recent post on social media, a young man expressed his fear that his dreams may not be realistic […]

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Dana Air rewards Hilda Baci with one-year free tickets after breaking world record for longest cooking marathon

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Dana Air, a Nigerian airline, has announced its support for Hilda Baci, a world record-breaking chef, by gifting her one […]

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After FEC approval, Cosgrove set to redevelop DIG Quarters

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the redevelopment of DIG Quarters located […]

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FEC unveils 37 new universities days to bowing out of office

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Despite complaints of proliferation of universities in Nigeria, the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo […]

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Bill to prevent doctors from relocating abroad to practise not tenable, against extant labour laws – Ngige

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige has criticised the bill seeking to control the migration of doctors abroad […]

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Gambia: China Dialogue Ocean, UTG Conclude Daylong Capacity Building Training

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The China Dialogue Ocean in collaboration with the School of Journalism and Digital Media of the University of The Gambia […]

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Nigerian Chef Hilda Baci Shatters Record by Completing 100-Hour Marathon Cooking

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

In a display of culinary excellence and extraordinary endurance, Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has set a new record for marathon […]

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UI, UNN, UNILAG and ABU Triumph in Global University Ranking

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

In the latest rankings of best universities in the world by the Centre for World University Rankings, the University of […]

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IG of Police Vows to Defend Democracy on May 29

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, has affirmed that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) will not relent in safeguarding […]

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Journalists Urged to Support Census by Niger NPC Commissioner

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Malam Muhammad Dattijo Usman, the National Population Commission’s Federal Commissioner in Niger State, has called on journalists in the country […]

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Driver Miraculously Survives as 40ft Container Crushes Car in Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

In what could have been a fatal incident, a driver in Lagos State narrowly escaped death after an articulated truck […]

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Nigerian Army rescues 1 more Chibok girl in Borno

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Nigerian Army on Monday announced the rescue of another Chibok girl, Saratu Dauda, abducted with others at Government Girls […]

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