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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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Edwin Clark’s family disowns individuals soliciting funds for late patriarch’s burial

Edwin Clark’s family disowns individuals soliciting funds for late patriarch’s burial

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

The family of the late Pa Edwin Clark has raised an alarm that some people are already approaching governments at […]

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Senate President a disgrace, no shame - Charly Boy backs Natasha's report to UN

Senate President a disgrace, no shame – Charly Boy backs Natasha’s report to UN

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2025

Maverick singer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has slammed the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over the ongoing face-off […]

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Nuclear deal: Iran takes decision after receiving letter from US President Trump

Nuclear deal: Iran takes decision after receiving letter from US President Trump

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected holding negotiations with the United States over a nuclear deal after receiving […]

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Youth clash: Niger Commissioner orders closure of two schools in Minna metropolis

Youth clash: Niger Commissioner orders closure of two schools in Minna metropolis

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has ordered the immediate closure of two schools in Minna Metropolis […]

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Ramadam: Tinubu hosts Akpabio, NASS leaders for Iftar dinner

Ramadam: Tinubu hosts Akpabio, NASS leaders for Iftar dinner

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu is currently hosting principal officers of both chambers of the National Assembly for an Iftar dinner at […]

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Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

Ukraine war: Trump warns of devastating penalties for Russia if peace talks fail

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has warned that penalties for Russia could be “devastating” if it continues the war with […]

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2025 budget catalyst for job creation, industrialization – APC chieftain, Agbakahi

2025 budget catalyst for job creation, industrialization – APC chieftain, Agbakahi

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, South East Zone, Dr. George Agbakahi, has urged ministries, departments and government […]

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Army troops neutralise three bandits, recover arms, ammunition along Kaduna-Abuja highway

Army troops neutralise three bandits, recover arms, ammunition along Kaduna-Abuja highway

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

The Nigerian Army has announced that its troops of Sub-Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, successfully neutralised three Violent Extremists and […]

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US tariffs: Brazil won’t retaliate immediately — Minister

US tariffs: Brazil won’t retaliate immediately — Minister

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Brazil’s Finance Minister, Fernando Haddad, said on Wednesday that his country would not immediately retaliate against tariffs imposed by the […]

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Abuja sex workers lose major legal battle

Abuja sex workers lose major legal battle

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking fundamental rights for commercial sex workers in the […]

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