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Kalu can’t be Senate president due to low performance from Southeast – Adamu Garba

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC Adamu Garba has said the former Abia State Governor, Orji Uzo Kalu […]

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Hilda Baci: Amusing how Ghanaians claim Nigeria’s best achievers – Ezekwesili

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has accused Ghanaians of forming the habit of claiming Nigeria’s bests in many exploits. […]

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Wave of Violence in Sudan: Church Attacked, Mosques Bombed, and Hospitals Raided

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Reports of violent incidents that occurred in Greater Khartoum over the weekend are alarming. Churches and mosques were attacked, hospitals […]

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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Jumps to 22.22% in April

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The inflation rate in Nigeria has continued its upward trajectory, increasing for the fourth consecutive month to 22.22% in April […]

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78-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in China Over Espionage Charges

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

A court in Suzhou, China has recently convicted John Shing-Wan Leung, a 78-year-old U.S. citizen, on espionage charges and sentenced […]

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German Nurse Receives Life Sentence for Murdering Patients through Sedation

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

A Munich court has sentenced a nurse to life imprisonment for murdering two patients and attempting to kill six others […]

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Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma Praises Late Yar’Adua and Criticizes Nigerian Leaders for Neglecting Islamic Teachings

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma, the President of the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Human Development Centre, has applauded the late Umaru Musa […]

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Taraba State Police Confirm Devastating Bomb Blast in Jalingo

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The city of Jalingo, the capital of Taraba State, has been thrown into a state of mourning following the tragic […]

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Anambra Assembly Speaker escapes accident

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Uche Okafor, narrowly escaped a motor accident at Agu-Awka Junction in Awka, […]

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Nigeria’s Senate Vets Buhari’s $800m World Bank Loan Request

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Nigerian Senate spokesperson, Ajibola Basiru, has confirmed that President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for a loan of $800 million from […]

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Sudan decries rebel militia’s attack on worshipers as barbaric

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned the recent attack on worshipers by the rebel Rapid Support Forces […]

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Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Gambari urges Nigerians to support incoming government

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Professor Ibrahim Gambari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerians to rally behind and create […]

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Senator Orji Kalu impressed by Nigerian chef’s resilience

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The recently reported Guinness World Record-breaking 87-hour cooking by Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has elicited several congratulatory […]

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Real Madrid Eyes Napoli’s Osimhen as a Possible Replacement for Benzema

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen as a potential successor […]

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Don’t meddle in affairs of your successors, Saraki cautions govs

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki has advised outgoing governors to abstain from interfering in the governance of their states as […]

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Just in: Osinbajo presides over special FEC meeting

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over a special session of the Federal Executive Council […]

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Nigeria: As Akeredolu Kicks Against APC’s Zoning Formula for 10th National Assembly…

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Akeredolu Calls Out APC’s Zoning Formula for 10th National Assembly The Chairman of the Southern Governor’s Forum and Ondo State […]

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Seven-Day Prayer and Fasting Declared in Abia State Ahead of Governor Otti’s Swearing-In

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

The organising committee for the ‘Abia State Re-dedication and Dr Alex Otti’s Thanksgiving Service’ has announced a seven-day prayer and […]

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House of Reps postpones plenary

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

FILE PHOTO: Members of the House of Representatives during plenary The House of Representatives has once again postponed the resumption […]

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Rwanda’s May Stars Cycling Team to Compete in Europe

By Ifunanya / May 15, 2023

Rwanda-based cycling team, May Stars, has announced its participation in a three-race series set to take place across Europe. The […]

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