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Doctors in diaspora petition National Assembly over anti-migration bill

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

An umbrella body of Nigerian medical doctors and dentists practising outside the country,  the Diaspora Medical Associations, has petitioned the […]

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NPFL: Stars making the difference

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

With five games to the end of the regular season in the 2022/23 abridged Nigeria Professional Football League season, the […]

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NPFL: Lobi edge Rivers in Jos thriller

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Lobi Stars maintained top spot in Group B of the abridged 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League following a nervy 3-2 […]

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Trading activities on NGX close flat

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

Trading activities on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., NGX, on Wednesday closed flat as the benchmark index settled at 51,953.41 points […]

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Court decline divorce suit due to illegal relationship

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2023

An area court in Ilorin on Wednesday denied a man, Adedeji Ibrahim, his divorce suit due to illegal relationship with […]

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Mozambique: Post-Cyclone Reconstruction – Beira Needs U.S.$450 Million to Mitigate Erosion

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The central city of Beira needs US$450 million to mitigate devastating erosion, in the context of Post Cyclone Reconstruction. The […]

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Mozambique: USAID Grants U.S.$75 Million to Improve Nutrition in Zambezia

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The United States government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), will disburse US$75 million over the next five years […]

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Harry Potter TV series announced, Rowling to executive produce

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, […]

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Police foil robbery operation in FCT, arrest suspect

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Police operatives attached to Apo Division in Abuja, on Wednesday foiled an armed robbery operation and arrested a suspect. The […]

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Umrah: Buhari departs Madinah for Makkah via Jeddah

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Madinah for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, in continuation of his eight-day official visit to the Kingdom. […]

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Senate Presidency: Group berates Ohuabunwa over attack on Kalu

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

A group, Abia North Peace Foundation, has flayed Senator Mao Ohuabunwa for his comments on Senate Chief Whip Orji Uzor […]

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Bayelsa seeks partnership with Navy to tackle crude oil theft

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged the Nigerian Navy to collaborate with […]

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Balanced Islamic education necessary for peace — Buhari

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The President, Main Basic Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Main Basic Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Wednesday, stated “it is necessary” […]

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FirstBank announces corporate name change

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., has announced a phased corporate name change of its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom and […]

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Police stop armed theft operation in Abuja

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Wednesday disclosed its operatives prevented an armed theft operation in Zone E Extension, […]

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Oyo APC expresses confidence in Saturday’s rerun election

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Wednesday, expressed optimism that it will emerge victorious on this Saturday’s supplementary […]

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Ethiopia: Nationwide Anti-Drug Movement Launched

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Addis Ababa — The ministry of Women and Social affairs has launched National anti-drug movement today with the objective of […]

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Prince Harry to attend King Charles’ coronation without Megan Markle

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Prince Harry will be in attendance at King Charles’ coronation set to hold in May. […]

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Ibom Air receives IATA’s security operational certificates

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Worldwide Air Transport Affiliation, on Wednesday, formally introduced Ibom Air with its Operational Security Audit Certificates. The certificates was […]

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Seven-storey building collapses in Lagos

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

A seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in Banana Island, Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The incident happened on Wednesday […]

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