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World number one Djokovic pulls out of Madrid Masters

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

World number one Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Madrid Masters on Saturday according to the competition’s organisers. “Novak Djokovic […]

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4 more students of FGC Birnin Yauri regain freedom

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Four out of the 11 remaining students of Federal Government College, FGC, Birnin-Yauri, Kebbi State, have regained their freedom from […]

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With Shettima as V-P, my burden of governing Borno will reduce — Zulum

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno says the emergence of Kashim Shettima as incoming vice-president would help to reduce his administration’s […]

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Customs intercept 553 parcels of cannabis sativa in Seme, arrests 4 suspects

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Semé Command of Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 553 parcels of cannabis sativa worth  N10 million, with four […]

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Pray for Tinubu – Ex-Zamfara gov, Yari tells Muslims

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Former Zamfara State Governor, Abdul’aziz Yari, has called on Muslims to pray for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, during the Eid-el-Fitr […]

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Northern youths call for rescue of Nigerians in Sudan

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called on the Federal Government to immediately rise to the occasion and rescue […]

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Ethiopia: Civil Servants in Tigray to Return to Duty in 10 Days

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

All government employees were summoned to report back to work within the next 10 days by the Tigray Provisional Administration. […]

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Kenya: Export Agency Targets Blue Economy Sector to Upscale Kenya’s Export Earnings

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Mombasa — The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) has embarked on developing a common strategy for sustainable exploitation […]

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Kenya: Registration of Kenyans Living in Sudan Underway

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Nairobi — The State Department for Diaspora Affairs has kicked off the registration process for the evacuation of Kenyans in […]

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Sudan conflict: Nigeria making arrangements to evacuate students, citizens

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chairman Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NiDCOM, says the commission is making arrangements to evacuate Nigerians from Sudan. She, […]

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PSG close in on title as Mbappe double sinks Angers

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Paris St Germain moved a step closer to a record 11th Ligue 1 title after Kylian Mbappe’s double earned them […]

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ECOWAS signs grant agreements worth 1.3m euros on agroecology

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, signed grant agreements worth 1.3 million euros with 15 training centres to […]

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Sudan conflict: FG making arrangements to evacuate students, citizens

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2023

Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), says the commission is making arrangements to evacuate citizens from Sudan. […]

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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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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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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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