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43147 liverpool hold arsenal in blow to premier league title bid

Liverpool hold Arsenal in blow to Premier League title bid

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk (L) vies with Arsenal’s English midfielder Bukayo Saka during the English Premier League football […]

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43124 owo catholic church reopens 10 months after terrorist attack killed 41

Owo Catholic church reopens 10 months after terrorist attack killed 41

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, re-opened for worship 10 months after the devastating terrorist attack of […]

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24646 buhari sends condolence to abacha family over sons death

Buhari consoles Aminu Dantata over loss of wife

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the demise of Hajiya Rabi Aminu Dantata, the wife of the patriarch of the […]

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Bird strike disrupts flight at Abuja airport

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

File: An Airpeace aircraft An Abuja-bound Air Peace flight was affected by a bird strike while landing on Saturday.  The […]

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43116 ajibolas death big loss to the world envoy

Ajibola’s death, big loss to the world – Envoy

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola; The Economist office The High Commissioner of Nigeria to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Isola, has described […]

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May God guide you in retirement – Bishop Kukah’s Easter prayer for Buhari

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Matthew Hassan Kukah, the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, prayed that God guides President Muhammadu Buhari in retirement. The eight […]

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Don’t leave Lagos – Ohanaeze to Igbos

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Following the arrest of Eze Igbo of Ajao Estate, Fredrick Nwajagu, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo has said the Igbo would not […]

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Vendor found dead in Ibadan hotel

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

A popular Instagram cloth vendor identified as Adeshina Olayinka, popularly known as Khadi, was found dead at a hotel in […]

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43095 kwara assembly hails fg on rehabilitation of 294km road

Kwara Assembly hails FG on rehabilitation of 294km road

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

The Kwara State House of Assembly has commended the Federal Government for granting approval for the rehabilitation of four major […]

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Palace thrash Leeds 5-1 to boost survival bid

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Leeds United’s Brazilian-born Spanish striker Rodrigo applauds fans on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Leeds […]

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We’re not slaves, it’s turn of Kogi West to produce next governor, says Smart Adeyemi

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

The senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Smart Adeyemi, said people from the district have resolved not to vote for […]

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43079 moment rccg pastor irukwu introduced obi as president in london video

Moment RCCG pastor Irukwu introduced Obi as ‘president’ in London [Video]

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Pastor Agu Irukwu of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Sunday referred to Peter Obi as “President.” The […]

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43070 easter can president advises nigerians to embrace unity

Easter: CAN president advises Nigerians to embrace unity

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Daniel Okoh The President, Christian Association of Nigeria, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, has urged Nigerians to […]

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43072 ndlea arrests surinamese with 9 9kg cocaine concealed in condoms

NDLEA arrests Surinamese with 9.9kg cocaine concealed in condoms

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

File photo: NDLEA officials Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 34-year-old South American male from […]

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43074 kuje prison escapee one other nabbed for theft in nasarawa

Kuje prison escapee, one other nabbed for theft in Nasarawa 

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

The Nasarawa State Police Command says it has arrested one of the inmates who escaped during the last year’s attack […]

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Capacity building strong voice for Ijaw nation – Gov Diri

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has revealed that capacity building through Information and Communication Technology, ICT, remains a veritable […]

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36765 nysc at 50 fg hails corps members on national development

Easter: Don’t travel at night – NYSC warns members

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Brig Gen Y.D. Ahmed has warned members of the corps […]

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42880 breaking ex icj judge bola ajibola dies at 89

Gov Abiodun mourns ex-minister Ajibola, calls him ‘Jewel of law profession’

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has commiserated with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), and the nation’s judiciary on […]

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43039 cjn ariwoola admonishes christians on easter muslims on ramadan

CJN Ariwoola admonishes Christians on Easter, Muslims on Ramadan

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has rejoiced with Christians in Nigeria […]

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Easter: Osinbajo, SGF preach unity, love, sacrifice

By Ifunanya / April 9, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and wife, Dolapo, are among notable Nigerians that attended the Easter Sunday Service at the Aso […]

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