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Lagos sues teenager for making hoax call to fire service

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

The Lagos State Government will today, Wednesday, arraign one Uzuokwu Solomon for offences relating to making hoax calls for the […]

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FIBA bans Russia, Belarus from Olympic men’s basketball qualifiers

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

FIBA has banned the Russia and Belarus men’s basketball teams from the second-chance qualification tournaments for the 2024 Olympics. FIBA, […]

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Fintech brand to launch operations in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

Global fintech brand, Unlimint, is set to launch its operations in Nigeria, after receiving its Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) […]

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9mobile invests N70bn on network modernisation

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

A telecommunications company, 9mobile, on Tuesday, said it has invested N70 billion in its ongoing network modernisation. The Chief Executive […]

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Nigerian govt evacuates 107 stranded Nigerian migrants from Libya

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

The Federal Government on Tuesday evacuated another batch of 107 Nigerians stranded in Libya in continuation of its rescue operations to […]

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Court adjourns ex-NAMA MD, Ibrahim Abdulsalam’s alleged N2.8bn fraud trial till May 30

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

Justice Babs Kuewumi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, adjourned till May […]

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NERC promises 4 million meters to electricity consumers

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2023

The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, says it will soon provide four million prepaid meters to electricity consumers in the […]

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Netflix to close down DVD business

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

Streaming giant, Netflix, has announced plans to shut down its Digital Video Disk rental business in the last quarter of […]

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Fintiri’s re-election victory for Democracy– PDP

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the victory of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri in the Adamawa State Governorship election as […]

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Adamawa: Hypocrites! – Keyamo drags opposition as INEC announces Gov Fintiri winner

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The spokesperson of the Tinubu-Shettima Campaign, Festus Keyamo has taken a swipe at the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as […]

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Police bust ESN camp in Imo, recover weapons, security uniforms

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The Imo State Police Command on Tuesday said security operatives had driven out Eastern Security Network agents from their camp […]

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Fire guts UNIBEN female hostel  

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

A female students’ hotel at the Ekehuan campus of the University of Benin was on Tuesday gutted by fire. The […]

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Why Senate Presidency should go to South-South – PANDEF 

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The Pan Niger Delta Forum has joined the call for the zoning of the 10th National Assembly Senate presidency to […]

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₦6bn fraud: Ex-JAMB registrar, Ojerinde’s trial begins Wednesday

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The money laundering trial of a former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Professor Dibu Ojerinde, alongside his […]

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Alleged N3bn fraud: Court continues Ali Bello’s trial May 30

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

The trial of the alleged N3 billion fraud charge brought against Ali Bello, nephew of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi […]

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Malawi: Children Refuse to Go to School As They ‘Await the Second Coming of Jesus Christ’

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

Some children in Nsanje are absconding classes because they spend much time on mountains where a religious cult is telling […]

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Sudan: Country’s Violent Power Struggle Puts Diplomatic Missions in Jeopardy as Death Toll Rises

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

World powers have been quick to condemn the ongoing violence between the Sudanese army and the powerful Rapid Support Force […]

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Uganda: Police Confirm Arrest of Another Minister Over Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

Police have confirmed the arrest of State Minister for Karamoja Agnes Nandutu over the Karamoja iron sheet scandal. “The Uganda […]

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Police demote Rivers cop assaulting man in viral video

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

…IG tasks officers on professionalism, respect for fundamental rights A policeman, Adejoh Siaka, has been demoted from the rank of […]

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UCL: Chelsea vs Real Madrid starting line-ups

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2023

Starting line-ups for the Champions League quarter-final second leg between Chelsea and Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday (kick-off […]

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