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Niger State through Jikantoro will achieve objectives of NCDC

Gov. Bago Praises Tinubu’s NCDC Board Appointment of Jikantoro

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago has lauded Nigerian President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Zakari Jikantoro, a former state chairman […]

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Akpabio: I'll resume on Tuesday - Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan dares Senate

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Defies Senate, Returns to National Assembly

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Nigerian Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan arrived at the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday, defying her suspension and igniting a […]

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Ohanaeze hails Tinubu for approving South-East Investment Company — Daily Nigerian

Ohanaeze Hails Tinubu’s SEIC Approval, Condemns Federal Appointments Exclusion

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

A prominent Nigerian socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the South-East Investment Company (SEIC), […]

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Tinubu just wants to rubbish, keep you in cooler - APC chieftain slams Bwala over comment on Peter Obi

Bwala Slams Kperogi Over False Aisha Buhari Divorce Claim

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

A Nigerian presidential spokesperson has called out a U.S.-based academic for allegedly spreading misinformation about the marital status of the […]

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CAC reviews service fees - Daily Post Nigeria

CAC Delays New Document Download Fees, Penalties to September 2025

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has delayed the rollout of revised fees and penalties tied to document downloads on its […]

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Lagos court grants activist Scott Iguma N10m bail over alleged cybercrime

Scott Iguma Granted N10M Bail for False Video, Threats Charges

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

A Nigerian court has granted bail to activist Scott Iguma, who faces charges of circulating a false video and issuing […]

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Constitution review: Group agitates for creation of Karadua State

Funtua Coalition Proposes Karadua State Creation from Katsina

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

A coalition in Nigeria’s Katsina State has called for the establishment of a new administrative region, Karadua State, arguing the […]

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Reps deny fraud allegations against UBEC boss Aisha Garba — Daily Nigerian

House Panel Clears UBEC’s Aisha Garba of Mismanagement Allegations

By Ifunanya / July 22, 2025

A Nigerian parliamentary committee has refuted media claims it received complaints alleging misconduct by the head of the country’s primary […]

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Nigerian Musician jailed in US for $140,000 tax fraud

Federal Court Adjourns Tinubu’s Rivers Emergency Legality Challenge to 2025

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A Nigerian court has postponed two high-profile legal challenges until October 2025, marking a pivotal moment in a dispute over […]

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No evidence yet to prove states are diverting local govts’ funds – RMAFC — Daily Nigerian

RMAFC Finds No Evidence of State Diversion of Local Government Funds

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Nigeria’s agency responsible for revenue distribution, has stated that there is currently […]

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Beat your wives, lose your seats – Emir Sanusi warns traditional title holders 

Emir Sanusi II: Islam Forbids Violence Against Women, Warns Leaders

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has delivered a forceful condemnation of violence against women, asserting that such […]

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FRSC hands over N692,850, phones recovered at accident scene — Daily Nigerian

FRSC Returns Cash, Phones to Victims’ Kin After Badagry Crash

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, Nigeria, has returned over 692,000 naira (approximately $900) in recovered cash and […]

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DRC signs peace deal with M23 rebels but experts in North Kivu remain sceptical

DRC M23 Ceasefire Faces Skepticism Amid Recurring Conflict Cycles

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has secured a ceasefire agreement with the M23 rebel group in its conflict-torn […]

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'IBB's son Muhammed accepted Tinubu's appointment' - Presidency dismisses 'rejection letter'

Presidency Denies Claims as Muhammed Babangida Accepts BOA Chairmanship

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Controversy has erupted over conflicting claims about the appointment of Muhammed Babangida, son of Nigeria’s former military leader Ibrahim Badamosi […]

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Scooping fuel from fallen tanker suicide mission -- NEMA — Daily Nigerian

NEMA Warns Fuel Scooping from Fallen Tankers is ‘Suicide Mission’

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A senior Nigerian disaster management official has issued a stark warning against scavenging fuel from overturned petroleum tankers, calling the […]

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Joe Okojie wins PDP ticket for Edo Central Senatorial by-election

Prince Joe Okojie Secures PDP Ticket for Edo Central Senate Byelection

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nigeria’s Edo State has finalized its candidates for two critical legislative by-elections, with former […]

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Oman performs first-ever awake brain surgery — Daily Nigerian

Oman’s First Awake Brain Surgery at SQUH Marks Major Medical Milestone

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

In a landmark advancement for Oman’s medical sector, surgeons at Muscat’s Sultan Qaboos University Hospital have performed the nation’s first […]

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Buhari was a man of uncommon integrity, rare honesty — Doguwa — Daily Nigerian

Doguwa Honors Buhari: Legacy of Leadership and Integrity

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A prominent Nigerian lawmaker has honored the late former President Muhammadu Buhari as a principled leader and nation-builder whose policies […]

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50 per cent of drugs in circulation fake - Pharmacists raise alarm

Nigeria Launches GMP Training to Boost Local Heart Drug Production

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

Nigeria has launched a nationwide training initiative to expand its domestic production of cardiovascular medicines, aiming to curb its heavy […]

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‘Countless’ people killed while awaiting aid in Gaza, says UN agency — Daily Nigerian

Israeli Fire Kills Starving Civilians at Gaza UN Aid Site, WFP Reports

By Ifunanya / July 21, 2025

A United Nations aid convoy delivering food to northern Gaza came under fire from Israeli forces on Sunday, resulting in […]

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