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Environmental pollution: Ogun govt threatens to close down eateries

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Ogun State Government has threatened to shut down all the eateries and food outlets in the Oke-Ilewo axis of […]

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Akpabio-led Senate will break legislative records – Sanwo-Olu

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, pitched his support for Stability Group rooting for the emergence of Senator Goodswill […]

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Debt: Shehu Sani asks Tinubu to probe Buhari’s govt

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani has asked President-elect Bola Tinubu, to probe the outgoing government led by President Muhammadu Buhari. […]

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2023 Nigerian Polo Tournament Set to Take Over Ibadan

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Polo enthusiasts are set to be wowed as the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Polo Association tournament kicks off on […]

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Osun TAMPAN Mourns the Shocking Death of Murphy Afolabi

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Osun State chapter of the Theatre Art and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) has expressed shock at […]

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NAFDAC warns consumers against use of recalled male pills, PrimeZen Black

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, on Sunday warned users/consumers against the use of PrimeZen […]

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Fuel subsidy: Poor Nigerians subsidizing petroleum for the rich, says Hamzat Lawal

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Connected Development, CODE, a civic organisation, says Nigeria’s petrol subsidy regime means poor people subsidize the rich on petroleum. Chief […]

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Unveiling the Intricacies of the Slang ‘Idan’ and Its Contextual Meanings

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The street slang ‘Idan’ has taken over Nigerian social media in recent times. Since its emergence in the vocabulary of […]

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Why I respect Yar’Adua more than other Katsina governors – Prof Lugga

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The former Wazirin Katsina, Prof Sani Abubakar Lugga, has explained why he respected the late President and former Katsina State […]

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Gundogan masterclass takes Man City closer to fifth title

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Ilkay Gundogan said Manchester City are showing their experience at the business end of the season after the German scored […]

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Oyo State Ruling Houses Accuse Assembly of Dictatorial Chieftaincy Amendment Law

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The ruling houses of Oyo state and the entire ruling family of Alaafin have raised objections to the proposed chieftaincy […]

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Herdsmen Clash with Farmers Results in Death of ECWA Pastor and 37 Others in Nasarawa

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Friday morning as herdsmen attacked Takalafia and Gwanja communities in the Karu Local […]

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2 businessmen excrete 193 cocaine pellets in NDLEA custody after arrest at Abuja airport

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Two businessmen arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, […]

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NDLEA arrests 218 suspects with 5,610kg illicit drugs in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has arrested 218 suspects with 5,610 kilogramme g of illicit drugs […]

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2,518 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan – NiDCOM

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

A total of 2,518 Nigerians have been evacuated from Sudan and returned home, according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission […]

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Peace committee raises alarm over alleged plans to cause confusion in Taraba

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Taraba Independent Peace Committee has raised the alarm over alleged ongoing plans by some groups to cause more chaos […]

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Senate Accuses Ministry of Justice of Mismanagement of N10.4 Billion Judgment Debt

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Nigerian Senate has blamed the Federal Ministry of Justice for failing to provide evidence on how the N10.4 billion […]

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Nigeria: Group Urges Tinubu to Appoint More Youths Into Govt

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Niger Delta Youth Council, NDYC, has urged President Elect, Chief Bola Tinubu to appoint more youths into his government when […]

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Police Service Commission calls for the Prosecution of Seun Kuti Over Alleged Police Assault

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has demanded the immediate prosecution of Seun Kuti, a popular Afrobeat musician, for allegedly assaulting […]

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Fondly Remembering Murphy Afolabi: Five Facts About The Late Nollywood Actor and Producer

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The recent demise of Murphy Afolabi, a popular Yoruba actor and producer, has again left the Nigerian entertainment industry in […]

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