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Tinubu transition committee: Omitting Igbo dangerous – Ohanaeze

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-cultural organisation has faulted the omission of Igbo from the transition committee list of the President-elect, Bola […]

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Nigeria: Police Officers On Patrol Must Wear Approved Uniform – Official

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

“Any policeman on patrol and stop and search should be in complete uniform. That is the authority to flag down […]

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Nigeria: Nigeria Has Africa’s Highest Malaria Death Rate – Progress Is Being Made, but It’s Not Enough

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Malaria is a major public health problem and can be life-threatening. The disease, mostly found in tropical countries, is transmitted […]

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Africa: Time to Re-Assess Terrorism Prevention in Africa?

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Including mental health services that target social and behavioural drivers could improve the poor prevention record. This year’s Global Terrorism […]

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Arsenal women’s team plane catches fire on Germany runway

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

A plane that was to carry the Arsenal women’s team back from their Champions League semi-final first leg against Wolfsburg burst into flames on […]

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Sudan conflict: Diaspora group seeks urgent evacuation of stranded Nigerians

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

A group, Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora and Rebuild Nigeria Movement worldwide has called on the Federal Government to urgently […]

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My administration will reopen institutes for youth, women empowerment – Abba Yusuf

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

The Governor-elect of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, assured youths and women of a better deal during his tenure. He said […]

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Tinubu returns to Nigeria

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

President-elect, Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria. Tinubu’s return was confirmed by his Director of Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga. […]

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Why 11 Osun communities are in darkness — IBEDC

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

No fewer than 11 communities in Osun State have been thrown into darkness due to technical faults one of which […]

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Liberia: How Political Parties and Aspirants Are Strategizing to Win 2023 Elections

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Monrovia — Ahead of the upcoming October 10 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia, political parties, including the governing Coalition […]

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Abducted Kogi chief dies in kidnappers’ den

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

A prominent cashew farmer and community leader of the agrarian community of Aghara in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of […]

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Cult clash claims one in Rivers

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

At least one person has been killed in a renewed cult clash between rival cult gangs in Awkuzu/Lumbumber Street, Mile […]

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Over 222million Nigerians use telephones – NBS

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

There were 222.6 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as at end of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has […]

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Golden Eaglets arrive Algeria ahead of Under 17 AFCON

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have arrive Algeria ahead of the 2023 U-17 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, scheduled to start on […]

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2023 census: NPC assures Nigerians of safety of server, data

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

The National Population Commission, NPC, has reassured the public of the safety of its server and data as they prepare […]

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NCoS denies sexual activities by inmates in Yobe prison

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Yobe State Command, has denied alleged reports of inmates engaged in reckless sexual activities, following a […]

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IPOB: Release Eze-Igbo, he was joking like MC Oluomo – Ohanaeze to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Following his continued detention, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-political organization, on Monday, said the Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Fredrick Nwajagu, […]

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222m Nigerians used telephones in 2022, says NBS

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that a total of 222.6 million telephone subscribers were in Nigeria as at […]

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Kenya: Deaths From ‘Pastor’ Mackenzie’s Cult Now at 58

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Nairobi — At least 58 people, believed to be members of Good News International Church, have been confirmed dead in […]

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Sudan: USAID Deploys ‘Disaster Team’ for Sudan As Violence Continues and Health Care Collapses

By Ifunanya / April 24, 2023

Khartoum / Washington DC — Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued over the weekend, […]

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