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Expulsion: Taraba APC passes vote of confidence in Senator-elect Jimkuta

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The Takum Local Government chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has passed a vote of confidence the Senator-elect, Taraba South […]

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Private medical practitioners kick against 5-year compulsory service for Nigerian doctors

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners, ANPMP, has kicked against the compulsory five-year service licensing a doctor proposed by […]

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Buhari set to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform lesser hajj

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Arrangements have been concluded for President Muhammadu Buhari to travel to Saudi Arabia on official visit. He is expected to […]

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I’m not discouraged in serving God – Ortom plans thanksgiving for losing election

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has revealed plans to organize an “elaborate thanksgiving” to God for two reasons. The […]

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Five killed in US bank shooting

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Five people were killed and at least six others hospitalised following a shooting targeting a bank on Monday in downtown […]

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NMDPRA vows clampdown on illegal petrol outlets in Rivers

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority The Nigeria Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has warned operators of illegal […]

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Despite cash availability, PoS operators still charge exorbitantly – Report

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Some Point of Sale, PoS, operators are still charging above the usual service charge in spite of the Central Bank […]

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Driver stoned to death for killing 2 in Ondo

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

An angry mob, on Monday, stoned a 35-year-old man to death for allegedly killing two persons and injuring six others […]

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Anonymous donor gives out N7.5m as Zakat in Ibadan

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

An anonymous donor gave out N7.5 million to 60 indigent persons in Ibadan on Monday in observance of Zakat, the […]

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Easter: I am leaving Akwa Ibom better than I met her – Gov Emmanuel

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel has said despite the two recessions and the economic meltdown occasioned by […]

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Dangote at 66: keep up your good works – Orji Kalu

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The Senate Chief Whip, Orji Kalu on Monday congratulated the President of the Dangote Group of Companies, Aliko Dangote on […]

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Nigeria: Youths Protest With Corpse of Man Allegedly Killed By Police Officer

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The slain man reportedly refused to give N100 bribe to the police. Angered by the gruesome killing of a young […]

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Kenya: Kenya’s Farmer Number 1 – President Ruto Ploughs His Farm

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Nairobi — President William Ruto joined workers at his Sugoi farm at the weekend, when he drove a ploughing tractor […]

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Kenya: Safaricom Investment Co-Operative Leads Kenya’s Affordable Housing Projects

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Nairobi — President William Ruto ascended to power last year with a promise to build more affordable houses for Kenyans. […]

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Don hails Nigerian Army in fight against insurgency

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor A Professor, Ojo Ademola, has hailed the Nigerian Armed Forces for its efforts […]

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Force PRO condemns assault of man by police officers in viral video

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has condemned the assault of a yet-to-be-identified man by some police officers in […]

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African Development Fund offers $8m to improve banking system in West Africa

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, ADF, has approved eight million dollars to boost the banking system […]

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FRSC reveals causes of fatal accident along Enugu-Port Harcourt road

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Corps Commander Joseph Toby, the Sector Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Enugu State Command, says route violation was […]

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Benue Massacre: Buhari fumes, says attackers must be found, dealt with swiftly

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari, in the course of the week, condemned the use of terrorism as a tool in inter communal […]

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Consumers groan over epileptic electricity supply in FCT suburbs

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2023

Electricity consumers in satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the epileptic supply by the Abuja Electricity […]

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