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Nuclear talks: China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran

Nuclear talks: China, Russia back Iran as Trump presses Tehran

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

China and Russia on Friday stood by Iran after the United States demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese […]

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Rivers: Warn Wike over comment on Ijaw people - INC tells Tinubu

Rivers: Warn Wike over comment on Ijaw people – INC tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

The Ijaw National Congress, INC, has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to order […]

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More heads will roll – CBN Governor, NSA warn Nigerians over Naira abuse

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, have warned Nigerians […]

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Jigawa woman dies after hot water attack by co-wife

Jigawa woman dies after hot water attack by co-wife

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

The Jigawa State Police Command has taken a 20-year-old woman, Rukayyah Amadu, into custody for allegedly causing the death of […]

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Court adjourns N80m property fraud case against ex-Gov Nyako's CSO

Court adjourns N80m property fraud case against ex-Gov Nyako’s CSO

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

The Adamawa State High Court has adjourned the case against the Chief Security Officer to former Governor Murtala Nyako, ACP […]

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Aisha Achimugu not arrested by EFCC – Aide

Aisha Achimugu not arrested by EFCC – Aide

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Aisha Achimugu, a renowned businesswoman and socialite, has not been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This […]

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Abia: Gov Otti holds meeting with security chiefs

Abia: Gov Otti holds meeting with security chiefs

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the lives and property of the people of Abia and […]

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Nigeria Postal Service seals six courier, logistics firms for alleged illegal operations

Nigeria Postal Service seals six courier, logistics firms for alleged illegal operations

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

The Nigeria Postal Service, NIPOST, has announced that six courier and logistics firms have been sealed off in Edo State […]

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Trade war: Entire world ripping America off - Trump

Trade war: Entire world ripping America off – Trump

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the US is engaged in “stupid trade,” rather than “free trade.” Trump […]

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Putin afraid of Trump — Zelenskyy

Putin afraid of Trump — Zelenskyy

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has claimed that his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is “afraid” to tell U.S. President Donald Trump […]

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Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to end decades-long conflict

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to end decades-long conflict

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2025

Armenia and Azerbaijan have announced that they have agreed on the terms of a peace treaty to end nearly four […]

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Russian officials head to Beijing for Iran's nuclear talks

Russian officials head to Beijing for Iran’s nuclear talks

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Russian officials will join representatives from China and Iran in Beijing on Friday to discuss a proposed deal on Tehran’s […]

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Niger LG poll: Gov Bago reiterates ceding vice-chairmanship to women

Niger LG poll: Gov Bago reiterates ceding vice-chairmanship to women

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to ensuring that all 25 vice-chairmanship positions in the […]

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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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