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Nigerian gov’t approves National Blockchain Policy, okays N16.7bn refund for Borno

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Federal Government on Wednesday in Abuja approved the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria. A blockchain is […]

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Internet fraud: Man jailed 6 months for posing as African-American lady to defraud victims

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, today, May 3, 2023, arraigned one Adama Omika David before […]

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Osun PDP elects Sunday Bisi substantive chairman

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

A former acting Chairman of the Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday Bisi has been elected […]

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Indomie noodles: Nigerians should expect escalation of cancer – NICRAT

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has expressed concern over the reported discovery of ethylene oxide in […]

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President-elect, Tinubu urged to pay extra attention to rural electricity

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been urged to pay extra attention to the challenges in Nigeria’s rural electricity sector. This […]

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IG performs groundbreaking ceremony of police quarters in Abuja

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, accompanied by members of the Force Management Team, on Wednesday, unveiled a 4.5 hectares […]

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I was insulted, rejected – cerebral palsy comedian who wowed crowd at AY show

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

A cerebral palsy survivor, Samuel Dada, recently trended after he fulfilled his dream of becoming the first cerebral palsy comedian […]

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Senate seeks life imprisonment for illegal explosive manufacturers

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Senate on Wednesday passed the bill recommending life imprisonment without the option of fine for unlawful explosive manufacturers in […]

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Federal road projects: FEC approvesN16.7bn refund for Borno govt

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

A few months after the Federal Government directed states not to intervene in federal roads in their domain, it approved […]

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Press Freedom Day: Provide enabling environment for media practitioners – Akwa Ibom govt told

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The National Association of Seadogs, Atlantic Shores Deck (Eket chapter), Akwa Ibom State has urged the incoming government of the […]

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Africa: WHO and Tobacco Control Partners Urge Countries Not to Partner or Work With the Tobacco Industry

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

WHO is concerned with continued attempts by the tobacco industry and their surrogates to further its interests to influence scientific […]

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Kenya: 46 Arrested in Nairobi, Kisumu Over Violence During Opposition Azimio Protests

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

Nairobi — 46 suspects were arrested Tuesday in connection with robberies, arson and malicious damage of property after day-long Azimio-led […]

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Rwanda: Hopes Fade Two Weeks After Rescue Efforts in Huye Mine Collapse Began

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

Two weeks have passed since six people, including three students, got trapped in the tunnels of a mine in Huye […]

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127 die as flood hits Rwanda

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

At least 127 people have died as floods and landslides engulfed several parts of Rwanda after torrential rains, destroying homes […]

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Sudan: Aircraft evacuating stranded Nigerians to arrive 11pm – NAF

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Nigerian Air Force has said its C-130H aircraft evacuating Nigerians stranded in Sudan from Egypt has departed Aswan. Many […]

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Cancer scare: Institute worries over deadly noodles

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment has expressed concern over the revelation of alleged presence of a carcinogenic […]

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Court warns SSS, Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers against truncating proceedings

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

A Federal High Court, Abuja, has warned lawyers to the State Security Service and the leader of the proscribed Indigenous […]

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EFCC secures final forfeiture of 324 properties in Kano

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the final forfeiture of 324 properties recovered for the Kano State Pension […]

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Police commission won’t tolerate misconduct, rights abuses by officers — Arase

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC, Solomon Arase, has reiterated that he won’t tolerate issues of police misconduct […]

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EFCC arrests 34 Yahoo boys in Delta

By Ifunanya / May 3, 2023

Thirty-four suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Oghara, […]

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