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Umueri PG alerts CBN of fake N200 notes in circulation, warns Okada riders

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The President-General of Umueri community in Anambra State, Ambassador John Chukwudi Metchie, has alerted the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]

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Kenya: Parliament Ready to Midwife Bi-Partisan Talks On IEBC Reconstitution, Wetangula Says

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Nairobi — Parliament is ready to midwife the bi-partisan discussions that will resolve the current political stand-off pitting the government […]

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Ganduje pardons 4,013 inmates in eight years

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Deputy Governor of Kano State, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has disclosed that his […]

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Seplat’s notice of withdrawal on criminal charges fraudulent — CSO

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

…warns FG against withdrawing charges A civil society and good governance advocacy organization, Make a Difference Initiative, has advised the […]

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We don’t know the whereabouts of suspended Adamawa REC, says INEC

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said the suspended Adamawa Residents Electoral Commissioner, REC, Yunusa Ari, has disappeared without a […]

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50315 enugu chief imam others call for unity peace among nigerians

Enugu chief imam, others call for unity, peace among Nigerians

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The chief imam of Enugu State, Saeed Zulqarnaini, has called on Nigerians to eschew bitterness but strive to improve existing […]

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50301 sports minister orders closure of national stadium lagos

Sports Minister orders closure of National Stadium Lagos

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has announced the temporary closure of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, […]

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50303 elected kaduna house of assembly member receives certificate of return promises to deliver

Elected Kaduna House of Assembly member receives certificate of return, promises to deliver

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

A member elect in the just concluded re-run election for the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Tudun Wada constituency, Ado […]

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Nigeria: Shun Indiscriminate Waste Disposal, Lawma Begs Residents

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

As residents celebrate the Eid-il-Fitr festival, Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has appealed against indiscriminate waste disposal, reiterating its commitment […]

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Zimbabwe: Labour Casualisation – a Thorn in the Flesh for Mine Workers

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

MIne workers have expressed grave concern over the rampant casualization of labour within the sector. In an interview, Zimbabwe Diamond […]

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Nigeria: Recommend Erring Recs to Buhari for Sanctions – Labour Party Tells INEC

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Labour Party, LP, has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to recommend the erring Resident Electoral Commissioners, RECs to […]

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I’m bride waiting to be dressed – Queen Naomi

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

A former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Ogunwusi, has said she is a bride waiting to be […]

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42% of world languages endangered – Pastor Oyakhilome

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Founder and President of Loveworld Inc, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, has said 42 per cent of world languages are endangered. […]

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Late Sound Sultan fed, clothed me before my stardom – Spypro

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Reigning music star, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, also known as Spyro, has revealed that the late veteran singer, Sound Sultan, fed, […]

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50266 as ex queen naomi celebrates birthday meet ooni of ifes six wives

As ex-Queen Naomi celebrates birthday, meet Ooni of Ife’s six wives

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

In September 2022, the media went agog over the controversy that trailed the marriage of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye […]

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I prayed for Shettima to become VP, Tinubu loves Borno – Zulum

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum on Friday revealed his long-time wish for Vice President-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima. Zulum made the revelation […]

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Ganduje seeks forgiveness, charges incoming Kano government on continuity

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Ahead of the expiration of his tenure on May 29, Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has stated that he holds no grudge […]

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Fighting in Sudan enters second week as truce breaks

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

An aerial view of black smoke rising above the Khartoum International Airport amid ongoing battles between the forces of two […]

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50238 taiwo awoniyis sponsored football competition kicks off in kwara

Taiwo Awoniyi’s sponsored football competition kicks off in Kwara

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Taiwo Awoniyi at Nottingham Forest’s away match with Southampton. Credit: SkySports A 26-team format football tournament, tagged ‘Never Stop Dreaming […]

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50240 worlds oldest tree able to reveal planets secrets

World’s ‘oldest’ tree able to reveal planet’s secrets

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Detail of the “Alerce Milenario” at the Alerce Costero National Park in Valdivia, Chile. Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) […]

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