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792 abducted in first quarter

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Despite security measures put in place by the Federal Government, GIFT HABIB, with data from Nigeria Security Report by Beacon […]

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Lagos APBN elects new exco

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

THE Lagos Chapter of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria has elected Ayuba Akere as its new chairman. It […]

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IMF studies China, US/EU dominance, charges Nigeria, others on ​AfCFTA

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Sub-Saharan Africa may lose the most if the world split into “two trading blocs” controlled by China, or the United […]

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JUST IN: Buhari sacks Dumbari as HYPREP coordinator, appoints Zabbey

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Tuesday, approved the termination of the appointment of the Project Coordinator of […]

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Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder arrested on gun charge Former heavyweight boxing champion, Deontay Wilder, was on Tuesday arrested for […]

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Public service only ends at death, says Osinbajo

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN …Osinbajo showed us how to lead a country, Sanusi declares Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on […]

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Hudu’s arrest a big step towards justice – Adamawa Govt

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Adamawa State Government has welcomed the arrest of suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, Hudu Yunusa-Ari, describing it as a vital step […]

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Akwa Ibom: Use the resources for tribunal to empower your supporters – Cleric tells aggrieved guber candidates

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

A priest in the African Church, Uyo Akwa Ibom State, Reverend Richard Peters has urged the governorship candidates in the […]

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Delta sets up body on illegal revenue agents

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa The Delta State Security Council on Tuesday mandated the state police command to work closely […]

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Alleged N500bn scam: CSO writes EFCC, ICPC, demands Ayade’s probe

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade …Allegations laughable, baseless, politically motivated – Gov’s spokesperson A human rights organisation under the […]

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Sudan: Gbajabiamila meets FG officials, wants Egypt’s hard stance probed

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has assured that […]

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Ogun mechanics ‘fight’ over Abiodun’s N50m donation

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Members of the Ogun State branch of National Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) on Tuesday, went up in arms against one […]

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Indomie noodles produced in Nigeria safe – NAFDAC

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has assured that Indomie Instant Noodles produced in Nigeria […]

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World Press Freedom Day: I did not victimise journalists – Buhari

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the world in commemorating International Press Freedom Day, insisting that all through his eight years […]

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Labour draws battle line with Imo Govt, bars flight from Lagos

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has resurrected its cold war with the Imo State Government by announcing that it has […]

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Kenya: Kenya to Host Japanese PM and UN Secretary General Today – CS Mutua

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres are set to jet into Kenya today, Foreign and […]

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NGX halts seven-day rally with N58bn loss

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The market capitalisation of the Nigerian Exchange Limited on Tuesday shed N58bn to close at N28.475tn halting a seven-day rally. […]

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UN raises the alarm about diminishing global press freedoms

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

Press freedom is under attack in every corner of the world, the United Nations chief said Tuesday, denouncing the targeting […]

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Kwara gov swears in Adebara as Chief Judge

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Tuesday, swore in Justice Abiodun Adebara as the substantive Chief Judge of the […]

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JAMB releases 2023 UTME results

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results for the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The […]

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