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Terrorism financing: EFCC engages humanitarian organisations in Borno, warns them against complicity

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has called on Non-profit […]

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Reposition your schools, students for greatness – Oyebanji to EKSU, BOUESTI, EKSUTH councils

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has called on the Governing Council of three Higher Institutions in the state and their […]

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Speakership Battle: Gbajabiamila denies working against Deputy, endorsing any candidate

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has denied allegations that he is working against his Deputy speaker, […]

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Troops intercept large quantities of ammunition in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Kaduna State government has announced that troops of Operation Forest Sanity have intercepted a large quantity of ammunition being […]

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PSC clears air on bribery allegations, warns against fictitious claims

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Police Service Commission, (PSC), said it does not sell promotions in the Nigeria Police Force and will not start […]

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Zimbabwe: Journalists’ Safety Under Spotlight in SADC Mission to Assess Zimbabwe’s Preparedness for 2023 Polls

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

AS the country builds up to this year’s general elections, concern over the safety of media practitioners in executing their […]

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Morocco: Tiflet Child Rape Case – Human Rights Activists Call for Reviewing Sentences Against Rapists

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Rabat — The sentences pronounced in first instance against the three men charged in the case of rape of a […]

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INEC promises credible supplementary election in Sokoto

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured residents of Sokoto State that Saturday’s National Assembly supplementary election will be free, […]

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NCRIB blames builders’ negligence for Banana Island building collapse

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Scene of the building collapse The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, on Thursday, expressed regret over the collapse of […]

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Russian school shooter gets life in prison

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Almost two years after a rampage with nine dead at a Russian school, the perpetrator has been sentenced to life […]

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Norway expels 15 Russian envoys, citing intelligence threat

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Norway said it has expelled 15 employees of the Russian secret service, saying they carried out activities incompatible with their […]

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Poverty returns as top concern in Vietnam — Report

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

A recent report says poverty remains a primary concern in Vietnam, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic in […]

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Muslim ticket forced on Nigeria, Boko Haram, ISWAP state-sponsored – Ekpa writes UN

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has stated that “powers that be” in Nigeria have refused to create a level playground for […]

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We’ll continue to prioritize your welfare – NYSC DG assures Corps Members

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, has reiterated that corps members’ welfare will continue […]

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NDLEA seizes 235.89kg illicit drugs in Oyo

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Oyo State Command, says it has seized 235.89kg of ilicit drugs in the […]

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Gunmen allegedly kidnap man from Fulani settlement in Osun

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Osun Police Command on Wednesday said one Mohammed Jubril, 30, was alledgedly kidnapped by gunmen from a Fulani settlement in […]

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Court dissolves 15-year-old marriage over wife’s infidelity

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

An Upper Area Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between a public servant, Okpanachi Yahaya and his estranged wife, Zainab […]

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Sudan: Malaria Outbreak Continues

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Toker / Khartoum — In Toker, Red Sea state, 80 cases of malaria infections were reported within a week. Four […]

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Ghana: Ghana Becomes First Country to Approve ‘World-Changer’ Malaria Vaccine

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a “world-changer” by the […]

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Mozambique: Over 50 Law Officers Dismissed

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Maputo — The president of Mozambique’s Supreme Court, Adelino Muchanga, revealed on Tuesday that over 50 law officers have been […]

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