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2027: Younger ones needed to rescue Nigeria - Ohanaeze youths

2027: Younger ones needed to rescue Nigeria – Ohanaeze youths

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has described the meeting between Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State […]

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We'll keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop - US vows

We’ll keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop – US vows

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The US Defense Secretary said on Sunday that the United States will keep attacking Yemen’s Houthis until they end attacks […]

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PETROAN identifies key factors behind rising petrol truck crashes, fires

PETROAN identifies key factors behind rising petrol truck crashes, fires

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has attributed the recent increase in petrol truck crashes to […]

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Ogun Govt begins tolling on Epe-Mojoda-Ijebu-Ode highway March 24

Ogun govt take custody of 4-year-old boy assaulted by father

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The Ogun State Government has taken custody of a four-year-old boy (name withheld) who was physically abused by his father […]

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Ekiti to train 100 youths on installation of electricity prepaid meters

Ekiti to train 100 youths on installation of electricity prepaid meters

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

The Ekiti State Government will, on Monday, officially commence a six-day training programme for 100 youths in the state on […]

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Removal of Benue Chief Judge stands - Ameh Ebute

Removal of Benue Chief Judge stands – Ameh Ebute

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Former President of the Nigerian Senate and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ameh Ebute, has affirmed that […]

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Media aide refutes report alleging disruption of Senate plenary by Abaribe over Nnamdi Kanu

Media aide refutes report alleging disruption of Senate plenary by Abaribe over Nnamdi Kanu

By Ifunanya / March 17, 2025

Uchenna Awom, media aide to Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, has refuted media reports alleging that the Abia senator disrupted Senate proceedings […]

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Zelenskyy appoints new Chief of General Staff to head Ukraine's army

Zelenskyy appoints new Chief of General Staff to head Ukraine’s army

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of the country’s army, Anatoliy Barhylevych. Andrii Hnatov will now serve as […]

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Vatican releases first picture of Pope Francis since he fell sick

Vatican releases first picture of Pope Francis since he fell sick

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Vatican on Sunday released the first photograph of Pope Francis since he was admitted to hospital over a month […]

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Former US Rep Nita Lowey dead at 87

Former US Rep Nita Lowey dead at 87

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Nita Lowey, who represented New York in the US House of Representatives for 32 years and was the first woman […]

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Again, Trump wins golf championship

Again, Trump wins golf championship

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump says he has secured another victory in the Senior Club Championship at his Trump International Golf […]

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EFCC arrests TikTok star Murja Ibrahim Kunya for alleged Naira mutilation

EFCC arrests TikTok star Murja Ibrahim Kunya for alleged Naira mutilation

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Kano State has arrested popular TikTok star, Murja Ibrahim Kunya on charges […]

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I will not engage in idle talks with no value to governance - Gov. Uba Sani

I will not engage in idle talks with no value to governance – Gov. Uba Sani

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State says he will not engage in “baseless and idle talks which will add no […]

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Finally, Supreme Court gets substantive Chief Registrar.

Finally, Supreme Court gets substantive Chief Registrar.

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Federal Judicial Service Commission has confirmed the appointment of Kabir Akanbi, as the substantive Chief Registrar of the Supreme […]

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How Tinubu can go beyond 2027, make his political enemies scarce - Pastor Giwa

How Tinubu can go beyond 2027, make his political enemies scarce – Pastor Giwa

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Senior Pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday asked President Bola Tinubu to take […]

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Pope Francis' friend says Catholic pontiff won’t resign amid health scare

I’m facing trial period, my body weak – Hospitalized Pope

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Pope Francis on Sunday said he is fragile and facing a period of trial as he thanked well-wishers for prayers […]

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Senate to conclude work on forest security bill without further delay

Senate to conclude work on forest security bill without further delay

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Nigerian Senate is set to prioritize the passage of the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) Bill to enhance the […]

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One dead, three injured in Zamfara gas tanker, tipper collision

One dead, three injured in Zamfara gas tanker, tipper collision

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

A fatal road accident involving a gas-laden tanker and a sand-loaded tipper occurred on Saturday morning at the entrance of […]

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Kanye West threatens 'war' against Kim Kardashian over trademarking their children’s names

Kanye West threatens ‘war’ against Kim Kardashian over trademarking their children’s names

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Controversial American rapper Kanye West has threatened legal action against his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, over trademarking their children’s names […]

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Miyetti Allah refute claims of planned attacks on Plateau communities

Miyetti Allah refute claims of planned attacks on Plateau communities

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has denied reports making rounds that Fulani are planning to attack […]

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