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46395 group raises alarm over poor condition of facilities at ui

Group raises alarm over poor condition of facilities at UI

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Education Rights Campaign (ERC) University of Ibadan chapter, has raised an alarm over what it described as poor condition of […]

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Nigeria: Nigerian Journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi Convicted of Conspiracy, Defamation

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Abuja — The conviction of Nigerian journalists Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi on conspiracy and defamation charges sends a chilling […]

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Ethiopia: At Least 8 Journalists Detained Amid Renewed Unrest in Ethiopia

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Nairobi — Ethiopian authorities should cease arbitrarily detaining journalists during times of political tension and investigate allegations that security officers […]

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Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Authorities Detain 2 Journalists, Threaten Another With Arrest

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Kinshasa — Congolese authorities should immediately release journalists Gustave Bakuka and Diègo Kayiba, ensure the safety of journalist Sylvain Kabongo, […]

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‘Corper’ who scammed police officer not NYSC member – Official

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

The management of the National Youth Service Corp has dissociated itself from the case of an arraigned corp member, Ukanwa […]

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Supplementary election: Voter apathy in Anambra

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Supplementary election meant to elect member of the House of Representatives for Ogbaru Federal Constituency is currently witnessing low turnout. […]

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Gambia: Young Woman Ignites a 3D Printing Revolution in the Gambia

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

The UN in The Gambia is supporting initiatives to bridge the gender disparity gap in STEM through raising awareness and […]

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Mozambique: ‘Parents Thank Us for the Choices Their Daughters Make’ – the Power of Youth Mentors in Reducing Teenage Pregnancy and Child Marriage

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Mozambique It was a tough challenge that met strong resistance. But the group of young women that promote sexual and […]

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Africa: International Human Rights Law As a Tool to Stop Rising Homophobia in Africa

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Nairobi — Imagine your government enacted a law where you and all people of your race or economic status were […]

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CPJ condemns conviction of Kwara journalists, seeks judicial reforms

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned the conviction of two Kwara journalists, Gidado Yushau and Alfred Olufemi on conspiracy […]

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Today’s football matches

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Today’s football matches As football matches continue across the globe, below are matches fixed for today, Saturday, April 15, 2023. […]

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Jigawa deposits N2.5bn for 2023 Hajj

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammed Abubakar Jigawa State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has deposited N2.5 billion with the National Hajj […]

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Ododo emerges APC governorship candidate in Kogi

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Alhaji Ahmed Ododo has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State. According to the Secretary of the […]

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NYSC gets new coordinator in Osun

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brigadier-General Yushau Dogara Ahmed has approved the appointment of Agbor […]

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Japan PM resumes campaigning after blast incident

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke […]

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Keke riders to undergo biometrics capturing in Abia

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Operators of tricycles, known as Keke NAPEP in Umuahia and Aba are to undergo biometric capturing and obtain rider’s permit […]

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Gov Ortom, others attend Pastor Enenche’s father in-law’s burial [PHOTOS]

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom was part of the dignitaries that attended the burial of Prof John Ibu, father in-law […]

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Boy, 16, found dead in Jigawa with gouged eye

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

15th April 2023 Jigawa State map Editor’s Note In our post on February 19, 2023, in a story ‘Woman burns […]

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Unmarried men shouldn’t eat from spinsters after fasting – Islamic cleric

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

The Secretary-General, League of Imams and Alfas, who also the Chief Imam of Ilaro in Ogun State, Sheikh Tajudeen Adewunmi, […]

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Ghana: ‘2,874 Migrants Integrated Into Ghanaian Communities’

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2023

A total of 2,874 migrants were integrated into various communities in the country as at the end of 2022, Assistant […]

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