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Ekiti varsity shut over students’ protest

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The authorities of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State have shut down the institution following protests by students who […]

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Global economy to fall by 2.8% in 2023, IMF forecasts

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, says global growth will bottom out at 2.8 per cent in 2023 before rising modestly […]

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Terrorism: UK pledges improved intelligence sharing with Nigeria

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

United Kingdom Minister For Armed Forces, James Heappey, on Tuesday said Britain is committed to improving intelligence sharing with Nigeria […]

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Ex-TETFund boss Bogoro bags “Jagaba” traditional title in Bauchi

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Tapshin community in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State has conferred the title of “Jagaban Tapshin” on […]

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God’s wrath, destruction coming upon you – Pastor Giwa warns Ghana

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The head of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Pastor Adewale Giwa has warned of God’s wrath and destruction […]

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Why I support, admire Peter Obi – Chimamanda Adichie

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Nigerian-born international writer, Chimamanda Adichie has explained why she supported Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, for the February […]

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NASA unveils ‘Mars’ habitat for year-long trial on Earth

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Four small rooms, a gym and a lot of red sand – NASA unveiled on Tuesday its new Mars-simulation habitat, […]

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Supplementary poll holds in Rivers Saturday – INEC

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed Saturday, April 15, 2023 for the conduct of supplementary election in Port Harcourt […]

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Trump shelves dropping presidential bid despite facing criminal charges

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Former US president Donald Trump has shelved dropping out of the 2024 race for the White House despite facing criminal […]

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Police arrest two for killing Ondo driver

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Nigerian Police Force logo The Ondo State Police Command on Tuesday said it has arrested two suspects who allegedly stoned […]

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Gunmen kill Delta politician, police nab three

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Delta State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of a chieftain of the All […]

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Five Lagos men in court for murder, kidnapping

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

A  Lagos State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Yaba has ordered the remand of five persons who were allegedly involved in […]

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Shooting in Ecuador leaves nine dead

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Nine people were killed after dozens of shooters arriving in boats and taxis opened fire at a port in northern […]

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LP screens Kogi, Bayelsa, Imo gov aspirants

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The Lamidi Apapa-led leadership of Labour Party, on Tuesday, announced that it had commenced screening of aspirants for Imo, Bayelsa […]

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N’Assembly proposes jail terms for Ponzi scheme promoters

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

The National Assembly has passed the Investment and Securities Bill, which includes provisions for possible jail sentences for those who […]

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Rampaging hoodlums clash over judgment execution, destroy property

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Pandemonium broke out on Tuesday when some hoodlums launched an attack on the palace of the Oba-elect of Isheri Oke, […]

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Ekiti couple, others in police net for cultism, other offences

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Men of the Ekiti State Police Command have arrested 10 suspected kidnappers and seven others, including a couple, for cult-related […]

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Experts fault NAF exclusion from airport surveillance facilities purchase

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2023

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika Key players in the aviation industry are dissatisfied with the Federal Government’s decision to exclude […]

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Lagos Assembly stops salaries of unconfirmed appointees

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2023

The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, ordered the withdrawal of letters given to government appointees who took up […]

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Three injured as truck crashes into Niger mosque

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2023

A truck on Tuesday crashed into a mosque in Suleja, Niger State, leaving three persons, including a child severely injured. […]

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