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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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Govs back Niger lawmaker for Deputy Senate President 

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Governors Yahaya Bello of Kogi State and Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State have thrown their weight behind Senator Sani Musa for […]

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TCN ‘disconnects’ KEDCO, Kaduna Electric

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced the suspension of three electricity distribution companies for breach of market rules. […]

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Buhari approves postponement of 2023 Census

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 National Population and Housing Census earlier scheduled for between May […]

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Airstrikes, artillery continue as Sudan fighting enters 3rd week

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The sounds of air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum early on Saturday and dark smoke […]

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NYSC denies forcing Muslim corps member to shave long beards

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has debunked reports that it forced a Muslim corps member to shave his long […]

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May Day: TUC protests disapproval of Eagle Square venue

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has protested the last minute order denying organised labour the use of Eagle Square as […]

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Tanzania: No One Has Exclusive Rights Over Tanzania – Govt

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

Arusha — No community deserves to hold exclusive rights to claim ownership of certain areas of the land, the government […]

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Rwanda: Rwandan Woman Develops App to Boost Agriculture

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Smart Potato Greenhouse Technology app uses sensors to monitor soil quality and temperature and automates irrigation Fresh from undertaking […]

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Nigeria: President Buhari Approves Postponement of 2023 Census

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The president gave the approval after meeting with some members of the Federal Executive Council. President Muhammadu Buhari has approved […]

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250,000 yet to sit UTME – JAMB

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has said a total of 250,000 candidates have yet to sit for the ongoing […]

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Husband Tackles Lagos Hospital As Wife Dies After Childbirth

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

A man, Jeremiah Akinsetemi, has accused the management and medical practitioners at the Faith-Hills Specialist Hospital of negligence resulting in […]

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Real reason FG postponed 2023 census – Shehu Sani

By Ifunanya / April 29, 2023

A former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has revealed why the Federal Government postponed the 2023 national census. The social critic claimed […]

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