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Natasha: ljaw Youths kick against calls for Akpabio's impeachment

Senator Natasha: SERAP files lawsuit against Akpabio for failing to reverse suspension

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has sued the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the failure to reverse the […]

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US Senator Mike Lee fumes as judge orders deported flights carrying Venezuelan gang to return

US Senator Mike Lee fumes as judge orders deported flights carrying Venezuelan gang to return

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Senator Mike Lee has expressed disappointment at an order by a United States federal judge, James Boasberg, temporarily halting efforts […]

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I've got no issues with Tinubu - El-Rufai

Police knock El-Rufai over kidnapping gang claims

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Kaduna State Police Command has responded to a recent claim made by a former Governor of the state, Nasir […]

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PDP condemns appointment of ex-APC chairman as Niger State electoral commission boss

PDP not losing sleep over Atiku’s political move, Wike’s grandstanding – Deputy National Pub Sec, Abdullahi

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has downplayed concerns over former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s engagement with Action Democratic Party (ADP) […]

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Gov Lawal appoints new heads for Zamfara electricity, land agencies

Gov Lawal appoints new heads for Zamfara electricity, land agencies

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has approved the appointment of Hon. Muzammil Muhammad Idris as the Executive Secretary of the […]

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Kogi govt debunks demanding N10,000 from teachers seeking confirmation

Kogi govt debunks demanding N10,000 from teachers seeking confirmation

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Kogi State Government has debunked reports making the rounds that it is demanding N10,000 from teachers before they can […]

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War: Ukraine wants peace from day one - Zelenskyy says ahead of Saudi talks

Ukraine’s new long range missile puts Moscow in focus – Zelenskyy reveals

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has revealed that the country has successfully combat tested its new Long Neptune missile with a […]

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Rivers Crisis: Fubara surrounds himself with those who wanted to be governor — Wike

Rivers Crisis: Fubara surrounds himself with those who wanted to be governor — Wike

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that Governor of Rivers State Simi Fubara surrounds himself with […]

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Otti praises police for killing six kidnappers, rescuing four victims alive in Abia

Otti praises police for killing six kidnappers, rescuing four victims alive in Abia

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commended the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Danladi Isa, and his officers […]

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Trump to become first US President to attend Super Bowl

Trump cancels Biden’s order on advancing LGBTQI globally

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order rescinding 19 executive actions approved by former President Joe Biden. Trump revoked […]

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Benue Civil Protection Guards refutes alleged killing of personnel by herdsmen

Benue Civil Protection Guards refutes alleged killing of personnel by herdsmen

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The Commandant of the Benue State Civil Protection Guards, BSCPG, Capt. Ayuma Ajobi (retd), has dismissed reports that three of […]

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Delta Govt, NDDC disagree over rehabilitation of federal roads

Delta Govt introduces mandatory smoke emission permit for vehicle owners

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The Delta State government has announced the introduction of a mandatory Smoke Emission Permit for commercial and company vehicles operating […]

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Trump dismisses US recession fears

Russia-Ukraine War: Trump gives General Kellogg new appointment

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Saturday appointed retired General Keith Kellogg as Special Envoy to Ukraine. According to Trump, […]

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'Did I say that?' - Trump U-turns on calling Zelensky dictator

Trump orders military action against Houthi terrorists in Yemen

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

President Donald Trump ordered the United States military to launch decisive and powerful action against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen. […]

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Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports

Trump to issue travel ban on 22 African countries [Full list]

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The US president, Donald Trump, is considering imposing a travel ban on almost half of Africa’s countries. The majority of […]

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Stop Igbo persecution, release Chukwu Sunday Obasi - Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer, Ejimakor

Stop Igbo persecution, release Chukwu Sunday Obasi – Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, Ejimakor

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, has urged the Nigerian […]

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ISWAP terrorists return to battle site in Yobe to retrieve fallen comrades

Nigerian army raids ISWAP enclave in Dalari, neutralizes four terrorists

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The Nigerian Army troops of the 21 Armored Brigade, under Operation Hadin Kai, have successfully raided an Islamic State of […]

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NAOSS lauds Abiodun for appointing UNILAG's best graduating students as education ambassadors

NAOSS lauds Abiodun for appointing UNILAG’s best graduating students as education ambassadors

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

The National Association of Ogun State Students, NAOSS, has applauded Governor Dapo Abiodun for appointing Samuel Badekale and Haroun Adebakin, […]

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Impeachment: I won't stop Rivers Assembly from performing their duties - Wike

Impeachment: I won’t stop Rivers Assembly from performing their duties – Wike

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesome Wike, has said that he has no plan to stop members of […]

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Rivers political rift: Wike’s aide slams Ugochinyere over Assembly crisis

Rivers crisis: You’re already down 2-0, more to come – Wike to Fubara

By Ifunanya / March 15, 2025

Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has told his successor, Siminalayi Fubara that there is no sign he would […]

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