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Kaduna PDP optimistic of Ashiru’s victory at tribunal

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State has expressed confidence that its governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, would soon reclaim his […]

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BREAKING: Buhari extends tenure of NIS boss Jere till May 29

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the tenure of the acting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Isah Idris Jere, […]

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Uganda: Strategies Rural Communities Use to Deter Wildlife from Crops #AfricaClimateHope

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Deep in the hearts of Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where the lush rainforests are dense, damp, and teeming […]

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Raise LAUTECH bar to global standard, Makinde charges Chancellor

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, charged the new Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, His Royal Majesty, […]

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Buhari approves rehabilitation of deplorable road in Rivers

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, approved the rehabilitation of […]

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Starvation cult: Kenyan pastor suspected of links to forest massacre – Prosecutors

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

An officer with the Kenyan Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) walks next to dug up ground at the mass-grave site […]

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Sudan crisis: CISLAC decries ‘fake’ evacuation commitments by Nigerian govt

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, CISLAC, has described as fake the commitment by the Federal government in evacuating students […]

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EFCC re-invites Akpabio over alleged multi-billion-naira fraud

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has again invited a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, over […]

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Over 60,000 soldiers recruited under my watch – Buhari

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari says over 60,000 soldiers were recruited under his watch, saying his administration funded the military to ensure […]

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Speakership: Chattering of parrots cannot distract Hon. Benjamin Kalu – CCSN

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Conference of Civil Society Of Nigeria, CCSN has condemned the recent statements by the Coalition of Northern Patriots Front, […]

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Your impacts set the pace – Buhari celebrates Adenuga at 70

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with consummate businessman Mike Adenuga Jnr, as he clocks 70 years on Saturday April 29, […]

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FRSC condemns attack on personnel, operational vehicles

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dauda Biu, has condemned the attack on FRSC personnel and operational vehicles […]

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Mozambique: To Build Condominium in Mangrove Area May Be Revoked

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Maputo — Mozambique’s Ministry of Land and the Environment may revoke the environmental licence granted to the company Top Logistica […]

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Mozambique: U.S. Disburses U.S.$40 Million to Assist People in Northern Mozambique

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Maputo — The United States has disbursed about 40 million dollars to provide assistance to over 790,000 people, as well […]

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Africa: Why Do LGBTQ Rights Face So Much Opposition in Africa?

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Same-sex relationships are legal in only 22 out of 54 African nations. In some countries, laws are being strengthened against […]

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Senate Presidency: Coalition kicks against zoning, seeks Lawan continuity

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Senate President, Ahmad Lawan The National Coalition of APC Support Groups has called for the retention of the incumbent Senate […]

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PICTORIAL: Minister performs groundbreaking ceremony of Hadejia Airport

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Thursday performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hadejia Airport in Jigawa State. Sirika […]

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Defence Ministry offers N2.6bn to families of 804 deceased officers, soldiers

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The Ministry of Defence on Friday presented cheques totaling N2,597,744,287.00 to families of 804 deceased officers and men of the […]

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Richard Sharp resigns as BBC chair after breaching appointment rules

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

Richard Sharp who has been the chairman of the BBC since February  2021 on Friday resigned. Sharp resigned after being […]

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NYSC worried over poor condition of Niger State orientation camp

By Ifunanya / April 28, 2023

The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, on Friday expressed concerns over what it describes as poor condition of the scheme’s […]

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