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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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War: Ukraine wants peace from day one - Zelenskyy says ahead of Saudi talks

Ukraine: 30-day ceasefire could be used to draft peace plan — Zelenskyy

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine said on Wednesday that a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia could be used to draft […]

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Rivers: It is not a criminal offence if Fubara is impeached – Wike

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has said it is not “a criminal offence” if the […]

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Trump dismisses Board of Visitors for US Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard

Gaza: Trump, Irish leader to meet amid differences

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States will meet with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday, with his trade […]

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US: NASA fires chief scientist, more cuts expected

US: NASA fires chief scientist, more cuts expected

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA, on Tuesday announced the dismissal of its chief scientist and others in compliance […]

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China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday

China, Russia, Iran to hold nuclear talks in Beijing on Friday

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

China will hold a meeting on Friday in Beijing with Russia and Iran on the Iranian nuclear issue with both […]

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Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, releases 4 prisoners

Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, releases 4 prisoners

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Israel on Tuesday said it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it released Lebanese […]

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US: Trump gives Michael DeSombre new appointment

US: Trump gives Michael DeSombre new appointment

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

United States President, Donald Trump on Tuesday appointed Ambassador Michael George DeSombre as the next US Assistant Secretary of State […]

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Abiodun calls for establishment of Air Force school in Ogun

Abiodun calls for establishment of Air Force school in Ogun

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Ogun State government has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school and Air Force base to complement […]

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NAF airstrikes destroys bandit camps in Niger, many neutralized

NAF airstrikes destroys bandit camps in Niger, many neutralized

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has delivered a devastating blow to bandit enclaves in Radaga and Hana Wanka areas of […]

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Niger Chief Justice threatens Police Legal Unit head with arrest warrant

Niger Chief Justice threatens Police Legal Unit head with arrest warrant

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Niger State Chief Judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, has issued a stern warning to CSP Adama Musa, head of the […]

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Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exported to US

Canada suspends 25% electricity surcharge after Trump threats

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Ontario Premier Doug Ford on Tuesday said he had agreed to suspend a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports […]

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US continues to provide foreign aid after USAID freeze

Ukraine war: ‘Ball now in Russia’s court’ – US Secretary of State Rubio

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has insisted that the ball is now in Russia’s court amid the ongoing war […]

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We're working with security agencies to ensure Ondo is secure — Aiyedatiwa

We’re working with security agencies to ensure Ondo is secure — Aiyedatiwa

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has disclosed that his administration is working with existing security agencies in the state […]

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My administration's bold policies yielding positive results — Tinubu

Rivers: ‘Just obey rule of law’ – Tinubu tells Gov Fubara, PANDEF

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday hosted stakeholders from the Niger Delta region, specifically the Pan-Niger Delta Forum PANDEF, at the […]

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Tesla to double vehicle output in US because of Trump's policies - Elon Musk

Tesla to double vehicle output in US because of Trump’s policies – Elon Musk

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has asserted that Tesla will double vehicle output in the United States within the next two […]

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Controversy over move to relocate NCDC headquarters from Lafia to Minna

Injured NASS staff gets N25m compensation from Social Insurance Trust Fund

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, on Tuesday paid N25 million in compensation to an injured staff member of […]

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Trump dismisses US recession fears

Trump dismisses US recession fears

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns that the United States is heading for a recession amid falling stock prices caused […]

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