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Russia-Ukraine War: You're not alone — Polish PM Tusk, President Macron back Zelensky

President Zelenskyy hopeful war will end during Ramadan

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism that if the pressure from the United States on Russia is sufficient, the […]

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ECOWAS Defence Chiefs ready to secure region

ECOWAS Defence Chiefs ready to secure region

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the military’s readiness and determination to ensure the full security […]

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Couple on trial for impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197m fraud scheme

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects for allegedly defrauding victims of N197,750,000 by impersonating a […]

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Abia Assembly intervenes to curb incessant accident around Aba school

Abia Assembly intervenes to curb incessant accident around Aba school

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Abia State House of Assembly has passed a resolution urging the Ministry of Works, the Abia State Universal Education […]

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

Public schools: Ogun govt warns against collection of illegal fees

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Ogun State Government has warned school administrators and teachers of public schools across the state to desist from collecting […]

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Timeline for 'blood moon' lunar eclipse

Timeline for ‘blood moon’ lunar eclipse

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

A total lunar eclipse will occur on March 13–14, 2025, with the moon cast in a deep, coppery-red hue. A […]

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Again, Delta activist Aghogho pleads not guilty again to cyberstalking charges

Again, Delta activist Aghogho pleads not guilty again to cyberstalking charges

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Comrade Ighorhiohwunu Aghogho, a Delta-based human rights activist, has pleaded not guilty for the third time to defamation and cyberstalking […]

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Governor Namadi warns against destruction of government facilities

Governor Namadi warns against destruction of government facilities

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, says the engagement of 9,974 security guards is part of proactive measures to prevent […]

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Conflict: Southern African bloc to withdraw troops from Congo

Conflict: Southern African bloc to withdraw troops from Congo

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Southern African Development Community, SADC, has announced that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated the mandate […]

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Ukraine: Russia ready to discuss peace initiative with US - Minister

Ukraine: Russia ready to discuss peace initiative with US – Minister

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said her country is ready to talk to the United States about a peace […]

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Canada relaxes sanctions on Syria amid violence outbreaks

Canada relaxes sanctions on Syria amid violence outbreaks

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said her country will ease sanctions on Syria and provide 84 million dollars (59 […]

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Kebbi: Avoid cutting corners, Gov Idris warns contractors

Kebbi Governor pledges swift resettlement for victims of Lakurawa attack

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has assured victims of the recent Lakurawa attacks in Arewa Local Government Area that […]

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NCPC urges pilgrims to uphold Nigeria’s image, embrace renewed hope

NCPC urges pilgrims to uphold Nigeria’s image, embrace renewed hope

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has urged intending Christian pilgrims to contribute […]

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

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

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

ISWAP terrorists, riding on over ten motorcycles, have returned to the site of their failed ambush against the convoy of […]

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Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exported to US

China laughing at US-Canada trade war – Ford

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

China is being entertained by the trade war between the United States and Canada, Ontario premier, Doug Ford said on […]

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Alleged sexual harassment: What Senator Natasha told UN Inter-Parliamentary Union

Why we suspended Senator Natasha – Nigerian Senate writes IPU

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Nigerian senate has told the Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU, that it suspended Kogi lawmaker, Senator Natsha Akpoti-Uduaghan for gross misconduct […]

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You embarrassed Oyo citizens by dabbling into Osun affairs - APC knocks Makinde

Empower Oyo Fire Service to tackle incessant infernos – APC charges Makinde

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has advised Governor Seyi Makinde to empower the state fire […]

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Trump orders new tariff probe into US lumber imports

Isreal vs Hamas: No Palestinians will be expelled from Gaza – Trump vows

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday vowed that no Palestinians would be expelled from the besieged Gaza Strip. “Nobody […]

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Gov Yusuf strengthens ties with World Bank, seeks expanded support for Kano

Gov Yusuf strengthens ties with World Bank, seeks expanded support for Kano

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has intensified efforts to secure additional development support for Kano State by engaging with the new […]

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Age falsification: Oborevwori threatens PS, HOS, civil servants

Age falsification: Oborevwori threatens PS, HOS, civil servants

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has threatened to take action against civil servants in the state who engage in […]

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