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Cleric arrested for threatening to kill policemen

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force on Sunday said it had arrested an Islamic cleric, Ahmed Atilade, who was caught on video […]

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Dino Melaye picks Kogi PDP governorship ticket

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Dino Melaye, a former senator, Kogi West Senatorial District, has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]

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Barca loses more points in La Liga, Atletico beat Almeria

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

A subdued Barcelona could not break down Getafe in a 0-0 draw on Sunday, dropping more points but still sitting […]

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Nigeria, India to lead Commonwealth finance ministers’ group

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Finance Ministers from various Commonwealth countries have stressed the need for systemic reform of the global financial architecture to enhance […]

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Fire destroys multimillion naira factory in Ibadan

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Tragedy struck, on Saturday, in Ibadan, Oyo State, when fire gutted Stribalag factory located at Olope meji in Egbeda, Egbeda […]

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INEC declares Tambuwal, Wamakko, Dasuki as winners of NASS elections

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state and the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

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AMVCA 2023: Brotherhood, Anikulapo, others battle for Best Movie Award

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Organisers of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Award have announced the nomination list for the 2023 edition of the event. […]

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Oyo police arrest kidnap kingpin after foiled attempt

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Oyo State Police Command has arrested a kidnap kingpin after a foiled attempt and other 28 suspects for various criminal […]

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NDLEA arrests pregnant woman, cripple, female undergraduate in Edo, Ogun

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it has arrested a pregnant woman, Rabetu Abdulrasak, 24, and a cripple, […]

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Angry youths kill 1, set ablaze 64 houses, 3 motorcycles in Bauchi

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The Bauchi Police Command says irate youths have killed one, set ablaze 64 houses, 3 motorcycles and destroyed properties worth […]

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PICTORIAL: One killed, 64 houses burnt in Bauchi communal clash

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

A 70-year-old man named Apollos Danlami has been killed following a communal clash that occurred over the coronation of a […]

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Fighting continues in Sudan amid humanitarian operations suspension

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Fierce fighting raged in Sudan’s capital despite an hours-long pause Sunday to address humanitarian needs including the evacuation of wounded, […]

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Sudan military-paramilitary clash unfortunate — Buhari

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, described the clash between […]

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Bayelsa APC gov aspirant rejects primary result, vows to seek redress

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

An aggrieved governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress in Bayelsa State, Festus Daumiebi, has rejected the outcome of the […]

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BREAKING: Dino Melaye secures Kogi PDP gov ticket

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

16th April 2023 Senator Dino Melaye Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye has won the Peoples Democratic Party governorship primaries […]

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UN chief demands ‘justice without delay’ for staff deaths in Sudan

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday condemned clashes in Sudan that have left dozens of civilians dead including three […]

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INEC insists Al-Mustapha represented AA, defeated by Tinubu in presidential poll

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, sitting in Abuja that Hamza Al-Mustapha […]

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Political crisis in Sudan engages Buhari, Chadian leader in discussion in Makkah

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The political crisis in Sudan prompted a heart-to-heart discussion between President Muhammadu Buhari and Transitional President of Chad, Gen. Mahamat […]

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Church attack: Monarch urges FG to forestall future occurrence

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

Olowo of Owo, Oba Ogunoye Barely 10 months after a terrorist attack on a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State, […]

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Emulate Ajibola’s commitment, Buhari urges Nigerians

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged Nigerians to emulate the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice […]

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