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Hamzat Lawal, Tobi Amusan, 36 other Nigerians make MIPAD’s Global 100 Under 40 Class of 2023

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

About 36 outstanding Nigerians have been listed in the Most Influential People of African Descent, MIPAD, Global 100 Under 40 […]

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Yar’Adua: He was a man of peace – Atiku, Jonathan, others remember former president

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Ex-President, Goodluck Jonathan, former presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar and social commentator, Shehu Sani on Friday marked the 13th year anniversary […]

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MURIC raises alarm over poor power supply in Kebbi

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The epileptic power supply in Kebbi State has attracted condemnation by Nigerians. Dr Abdullahi Bello Umar, the Chairman of Muslim […]

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Court remands 20-year-old for illegal possession of firearm

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Friday remanded a 20-year-old man, Solomon Johnson, at the Kirikiri custodial facility for alleged illegal […]

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Gombe council pays N417.5m for students to write WASCCE, NBAIS, others

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya …16,113 students to get N331.1m as scholarship No fewer than 21,988 students who scored 50 […]

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Abuja landlords sue FCTA, demand N672m compensation for demolished houses

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Several house owners in the Kuntuku V. Extension Layout in the Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja have dragged the Federal […]

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Institute lauds NAFDAC for prompt action on Indomie noodles

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment, NICRAT, has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, […]

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Kano CP orders manhunt for 22-year-old man who stabbed mother to death

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Usaini, has ordered a manhunt for Ibrahim Musa, 22, who allegedly stabbed his […]

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Akpabio is our anointed candidate for Senate presidency – Ganduje

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, said a former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, has been nominated […]

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BREAKING: Fire guts EFCC building in Enugu

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed a fire incident at its office in Enugu State. One of […]

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Politicians busy sharing offices in country they destroyed – Ezekwesili

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has accused the nation’s political elites of running the country aground, saying they […]

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Nigeria: At Least 20 Properties in the UK Linked to Nigeria’s President-Elect and His Associates

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

“Owning a home via an offshore company has seldom made much sense except for securing secrecy.” Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Tinubu, […]

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Sudan: Death Toll Climbs to 550…As Rival Factions Agree to 7-Day Ceasefire

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Sudan’s Health Ministry on Tuesday announced that more than 550 people have been killed in the three weeks of fighting […]

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Kenya: Kenyans Stare at Higher Taxes as Govt Eyes Wigs, Crypto, Cell Phones

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Nairobi — Kenyans are staring at a higher tax bill in the next financial year if the Finance Bill 2023 […]

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Jonny Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard quits Hollywood, moves to Spain – Report

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Jonny Depp’s ex-wife Amber Heard quits Hollywood, moves to Spain – Report American actress and Johnny Depp ex-wife, Amber Heard, […]

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‘I am heartbroken,’ – sister of Kenya cult member accused of starving kids

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

When Roseline Asena’s younger brother quit drinking after joining a Kenyan church run by now notorious cult leader Paul Nthenge […]

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Amnesty programme lost focus from mandate – Interim Administrator

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Maj-Gen Barry Ndiomu (retd.) The Presidential Amnesty Programme has been restructured to tackle restiveness and unemployment in the Niger Delta […]

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FRSC not a revenue generating agency — Kazeem

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

Corps Public Education Officer, CPEO, Bisi Kazeem said this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. There […]

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PTAD hails Buhari, says pensioners’ welfare remains sacrosanct

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate, PTAD, has expressed gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for making payments of pensions a high […]

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2023 WASSCE begins Monday, WAEC assures candidates’ safety

By Ifunanya / May 5, 2023

The West African Examinations Council, WAEC,  says adequate measures are in place for the safety of all candidates who registered […]

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