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Sudan: Second phase of evacuation begins Saturday, says Nigerian Embassy

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Embassy of Nigeria in Sudan has said that the second batch of the evacuation of stranded Nigerians in Khartoum […]

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Alcaraz survives Madrid Open scare

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare before beating Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets to reach the Madrid Open […]

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Again, Buhari extends tenure of immigration boss, Isah Jere

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General, Nigerian Immigration service, NIS, Isah Jere. […]

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Dortmund stalemate gives Bayern Bundesliga title advantage

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Dortmund’s German forward Karim Adeyemi fails to score past Bochum’s German goalkeeper Manuel Riemann during the German first division Bundesliga […]

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Do away with negative notions about Abia- Ikpeazu charges corps members

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has charged the new corps members posted to the state to do away with all […]

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Police recover 4 AK-47 rifles in Kano

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Police operatives in Kano State have intercepted four AK-47 rifles from criminals along Kano-Bauchi road on April 25. This is […]

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May 29: Kano NNPP transition committee accuses Ganduje of sabotaging handover process

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Gubernatorial Transition Committee of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State has accused Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of […]

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Zone 9 Police headquarters Umuahia gets new AIG

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Mamman Sandra has assumed duty as the new officer in charge of Zone 9, Police […]

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Rwanda: Over 100 Illegal Mines Identified as Accidents Kill 429 in Five Years

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Mine accidents have killed at least 419 people while 272 were injured in a period of five years, a report […]

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Sudan: UK to end evacuation flights Saturday

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

People fleeing war-torn Sudan queue to board a boat from Port Sudan. Photo: AFP The United Kingdom on Friday said […]

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Italy lifts ban on ChatGPT

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

28th April 2023 Italy has lifted its block on ChatGPT after temporarily banning it over data privacy concerns last month, […]

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Abia govt assures NYSC members of protection

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Abia State Government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, that their lives and properties are […]

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UTME: We‘ve special arrangements for people living with disabilities – JAMB

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Ibadan Zonal Director of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Mrs Olajumoke Adeleke, said provision has been made for […]

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Workers’ Day: FCT withdraws NLC permission to use Eagle Square 

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

NLC General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja The authority of the Federal Capital Territory has withdrawn permission given to the organised […]

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EFCC invites Akpabio over corruption allegation

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has again invited the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, for interrogation […]

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53944 anambra police arrest robbery suspects recover arms

Anambra police arrest robbery suspects, recover arms

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Anambra State Police Command said it has arrested some criminal suspects disturbing residents of the state as part of […]

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Police intercept four AK-47 rifles in Kano

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Four AK-47 assault rifles were intercepted by the Safer Highway Patrol team during a stop-and-search operation conducted at Kwanar Garko, […]

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Gov Abiodun seeks solution to constant gridlock on Lagos-Ibadan highway

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State is seeking ways to end the persistent gridlock affecting road users on the Lagos-Ibadan […]

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Man arrested for murdering father in Oyo

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Nigerian Police Force Logo Oyo State Police Command has paraded an 18-year-old man identified as Taofeek Adeagbo, for allegedly killing […]

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Otedola exits Transcorp weeks after acquiring shares – Report

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Nigerian billionaire, Femi Otedola, has divested from indigenous conglomerate, Transcorp Corporation Plc, barely weeks after acquiring substantial shareholding. According to […]

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