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US, Ukraine mulls signing minerals deal

Zelenskyy apologises to Trump over tense White House face-off

By Ifunanya / March 11, 2025

Special Envoy to former US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, has revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy apologised to his […]

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Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exported to US

Ontario imposes 25% surcharge on electricity exported to US

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Ontario has imposed a 25 per cent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, Premier Doug Ford announced on […]

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UK main instigator of global conflicts — Russia

UK main instigator of global conflicts — Russia

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Russia on Monday accused Britain of instigating world wars after expelling two British diplomats from Moscow. Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service, […]

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Naira-for-crude policy remains in place - Presidential Committee

Naira-for-crude policy remains in place – Presidential Committee

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Technical Sub-Committee on the implementation of the Federal Government’s policy on domestic sales of crude oil and refined products in […]

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Bauchi govt cancels food vendors' contract over quality concerns

Bauchi govt cancels food vendors’ contract over quality concerns

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has revoked the contracts of food vendors supplying provisions to all boarding schools in […]

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Ondo under siege as suspected herdsmen kill over 20 farmers

Ondo under siege as suspected herdsmen kill over 20 farmers

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed over 20 farmers across at least four communities in Akure North Local Government […]

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Ondo under siege as suspected herdsmen kill over 20 farmers

Ondo under siege as suspected herdsmen kill over 20 farmers

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have killed over 20 farmers across at least four communities in Akure North Local Government […]

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Kwara: Invoke appropriate sanctions to prevent building collapse - KWGIS Chairman to builders institute

Kwara: Invoke appropriate sanctions to prevent building collapse – KWGIS Chairman to builders institute

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service, KWGIS, Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has charged the Nigerian Institute of […]

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Kano govt, police launch Safe School Initiative to curb student kidnappings

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The newly created Safe School Project by the Nigeria Police Force has secured a major endorsement from the Kano State […]

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Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery

Ukraine strikes Russian oil refinery

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Ukrainian authorities on Monday said that their drones targeted a Russian oil refinery in the city of Novokuybyshevsk overnight. The […]

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More than two million candidates set for 2025 UTME - JAMB

More than two million candidates set for 2025 UTME – JAMB

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, says it has concluded the registration process for over two million candidates for […]

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Delta: Enact stringent measures against community leaders, others abetting dealers of illicit drugs - Group to Oborevwori

Delta: Enact stringent measures against community leaders, others abetting dealers of illicit drugs – Group to Oborevwori

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Initiative for Social Rights Concerns and Advancement, ISRCA, also known as “No Justice, No Peace,” has urged the Governor […]

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Presidential election: Elon Musk reacts as Romania bans pro-Russian candidate

Presidential election: Elon Musk reacts as Romania bans pro-Russian candidate

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Elon Musk, leader of the US Department of Government Effectiveness, DOGE, has reacted to Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau, BEC, decision […]

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Trump's renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect - PM

Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland lacks respect – PM

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede on Monday said President Donald Trump of the United States has not treated Greenlanders with […]

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Nigerian Senate's suspension of Natasha disrespectful to Kogi constituents — Peterside

Nigerian Senate’s suspension of Natasha disrespectful to Kogi constituents — Peterside

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Founder of Anap Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has condemned the suspension of Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing it as disrespectful […]

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Someone needs to force Zelenskyy to make peace after clash with Trump - Russia

Ceasefire: Zelenskyy heads to Saudi Arabia ahead of US talks

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has travelled to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Monday. This […]

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MACBAN calls for probe into killing of Kwara chapter chairman

MACBAN calls for probe into killing of Kwara chapter chairman

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has urged security agencies to investigate the killing of its Kwara […]

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Fire engulfs Aba Electric - Daily Post Nigeria

Fire engulfs Aba Electric – Media Talk Africa Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Fire engulfed the premises of Geometric Power, operators of Aba Power, Nigeria’s newest electricity distribution company (DisCo), in the early […]

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Gov Buni convenes emergency security meeting ahead of Ramadan

Gov Buni approves employment of 267 health technicians

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the employment of 267 health technicians to boost manpower requirements in […]

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Gov Abiodun lauds Tinubu’s adoption of TASUED as federal university

Gov Abiodun lauds Tinubu’s adoption of TASUED as federal university

By Ifunanya / March 10, 2025

The Ogun State Government has commended the Federal Government for its decision to adopt the Tai Solarin University of Education, […]

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