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Nigeria: The Japa Syndrome

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

A recent media report claimed that the Presidency sees nothing wrong with the overwhelming desire by Nigerians, across all age […]

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Fighting resumes as Sudan crisis enters third week

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan’s army and paramilitaries […]

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Take education seriously, Obi advises Nigerian students

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advised Nigerian students to take their education more seriously, saying when combined […]

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EFCC arrests 19 Akwa Ibom varsity students for Internet fraud

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Nineteen Undergraduates of Akwa Ibom State University, Mkpat-Enin, were on Friday,  April 28,  2023, arrested by operatives of the Uyo […]

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Court jails 6 Internet fraudsters in Calabar

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Justices Ijeoma Ojukwu and Rosemary Oghoghorie of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross Rivers State, have convicted and […]

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Plateau attacks: Over 30 people killed, many farms destroyed – Group raises alarm

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The leadership of Plateau State Youth Council, Coalition of Plateau State Indigenous Youths and YOWICAN, have said over 30 people […]

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MOUAU vows to expel students over cultism

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, has declared zero tolerance for cultism and other acts of indiscipline by students. The […]

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Nigeria: Sudan – Nigeria to Commence ‘Second Phase’ of Evacuation Saturday

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Nigerian embassy instructed interested persons to converge at Al-Razi University and the International University of Africa, Madani Street on […]

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Nigeria: Why We’re Spending U.S.$1.2 Million On Buses for Citizens’ Evacuation In Sudan – Govt

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Nigeria will begin the evacuation of its second batch of citizens from Sudan on Saturday. The Nigerian government on Saturday […]

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Nigeria: Despite Health Hazards, Bleaching Creams Remain Top For Nigerian Women

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

While many Nigerians struggle to keep up with economic realities, others, especially women, appear to be still concerned about their […]

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BREAKING: Strike looms as resident doctors issue FG two-week ultimatum

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The National Association of Resident Doctors have given the Federal Government two weeks to implement agreements concerning their demands or […]

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Arrested drug suspect not our member – ARCON

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has dissociated itself from a drug suspect arrested with 14.4 kg of cocaine at […]

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Lagos residents groan as gridlock worsens

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Some Lagos State residents on Saturday lamented the increasing hardship of commuting after nearly 24 hours of gridlock in some […]

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Sudan crisis: outcry over $1.2 million for bus hire to evacuate stranded Nigerians uncalled for — FG

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The federal government has said the outcry over $1.2 million for the hiring of buses to evacuate stranded Nigerians in […]

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Sudan condemns terrorist attack on Turkish evaluation plane by rebel RSF

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan has condemned in strong terms the terrorist attack on the […]

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Katsina police foil kidnap attempt, neutralise two suspected terrorists

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Nigeria Police, Katsina Command, says it has neutralised two terrorists after it foiled a kidnap attempt on a businessman. […]

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Nigeria: Justice Minister Misrepresents CPJ Research On Attacks On Journalists – CPJ

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

New York — CPJ’s research on press freedom in Nigeria, showing years of attacks on members of the press–including killings–strongly […]

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Malawi: Movement Asks President Chakwera to Embrace Federal System of Govt

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

A grouping under the banner of People’s Federal Movement has asked President Lazarus Chakwera and his Tonse Alliance administration to […]

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East Africa: Commander of East African Regional Force in DRC Quits

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The East Africa Community Regional Force Commander Maj Gen Jeff Nyagah has announced quitting the command of the force and […]

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Sudan: Nigerian evacuees arrive Egypt, evacuation continues Saturday

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Federal Government on Saturday disclosed that the first batch of 13 buses conveying 637 evacuees have arrived at the […]

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