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60849 forever on a mission to change society through comedy

Forever on a Mission to Change Society Through Comedy

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Akuidolo Orevaoghene, popularly known as Forever, is changing the world through comedy. In an exclusive interview with Sunday Scoop, the […]

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Nollywood Mourns the Loss of Veteran Actor Saint Obi

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Nigerians are still in shock as news of the passing of veteran Nollywood actor, Saint Obi, spreads throughout the entertainment […]

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FG Urges Rivers Government to Release 22 Inmates

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has called on the Rivers State Government to drop the N3,849,000 fines owed by […]

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Fans mourn Nollywood actor, Saint Obi

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Fans have continued to express sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi, […]

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IGP orders immediate arrest of Seun Kuti for slapping policeman

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2023

Seun Kuti Must read The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali-Baba, has ordered the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command […]

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Cochlear Implants: A Mechano-Electric Device Giving Hope to the Deaf

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The World Health Organization has revealed that almost 1.5 billion people globally are affected by hearing loss, making it the […]

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60796 anambra apc vows to punish members who sabotaged tinubus election

Anambra APC Vows to Punish Members Who Sabotaged Tinubu’s Election

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that punitive action will be taken against some […]

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Police in Lagos caution public to refund money to same source to avoid being used for crime

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has issued a public advisory urging individuals to always return money to the same source […]

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NNPCL nab 6 suspected crude oil thieves, destroy barge

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd, says it has intercepted an illegal Crude Oil Barge and arrested six […]

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May 29 transition: Tinubu, Shettima’s official portraits released

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The official transition portraits of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu and the Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima have been released ahead of […]

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Assault: Police IG, Alkali Baba orders immediate arrest, prosecution of Seun Kuti

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the immediate arrest of afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti. Alkali Baba […]

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Kenya: Govt to Commence Search for Dedan Kimathi Body for Decent Burial

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

Nairobi — The Kenyan government will launch an official search for the body of Mau Mau freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi […]

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Police Order Arrest of Seun Kuti Over Alleged Assault

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of the popular Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, over a video […]

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Nigeria may be under pressure over China – Ex-Minister

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi, says Nigeria may be caught within the crossfire of allegiances between […]

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Creation of Chiefdoms Sparks Violence and Destruction in Taraba Communities

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

Taraba State, Nigeria – At least 13 people have been reported dead in Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State, […]

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Sultan advocates for Unity between FG and ASUU to End Strike Actions

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Mohammad Abubakar, has expressed his concern over the repeated strikes by the Academic Staff Union […]

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Police arrest corps member for alleged rape in Ogun

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The police command in Ogun says it has arrested a National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member, Adebola Sodiq, for allegedly […]

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Woman arrested for alleged abuse of 5-year-old maid in Anambra

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

The Anambra State Government, in collaboration with the Police, have arrested one Chinyere Ifesinachi, for allegedly causing harm to her […]

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LG chairman donates cash to 40 widows, land to CAN in Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

Ikorodu Local Government Council chairman, Wasiu Adesina, has donated cash gifts of N10,000 to 40 widows and foodstuff during the […]

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EPL: Southampton relegated to Championship after Fulham defeat

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2023

Southampton had been relegated from the Premier League after Saturday’s 2-0 defeat towards Fulham capped a nightmare season for the […]

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