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Rashford injury sours routine Man United win over Everton

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Manchester United’s Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen (L) and Manchester United’s English striker Jadon Sancho react after the English Premier League […]

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My rift with Wizkid lasted 12 years — Davido

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, better known by his stage name, Davido, has revealed that his Afrobeats colleague, Ayodeji Balogun […]

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Bayelsa gov Diri sad over boat accident

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has said he is deeply saddened by Thursday’s boat incident at Okoroma community […]

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Nyong urges C’River Gov-elect to review tax regimes, revive tourism

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The erstwhile governorship candidate of the African Democratic Party, APC, in Cross River State, Effiong Nyong has urged the Governor-elect, […]

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Nigeria stands united against forces of terror – Buhari reacts to killing in Benue

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the recent bout of killings in Benue State in which tens of people were killed […]

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Easter: Taraba gov preaches peace, forgiveness

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Governor of Taraba State, Mr. Darius Ishaku Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has urged Christians in the state to emulate […]

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Delta police visit family of man killed by Inspector over N100

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Delta CP Ari Mohammed Ali The Delta State Police Command has paid a condolence visit to the family of the […]

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Zamfara community draws list of 85 members abducted by terrorists

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Wanzamai community of Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State has drawn the list of 85 members abducted by suspected […]

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Chimamanda’s letter undermines Nigeria’s democracy, incites Obidients – Fani-Kayode

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Social critic, Femi Fani-Kayode has knocked Chimamanda Adichie over her letter to United States President, Joe Biden. The author had […]

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Delta police deploys massive personnel for Easter

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Delta State Police Command has reassured residents of adequate security before, during and after the Easter celebration just as it […]

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Father of three arrested for raping two pupils in Adamawa

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The Adamawa State police command has arrested a 70-year-old father of three for raping two pupils in the Yola-North Local […]

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Chad deports German ambassador for ‘lack of respect’

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The Chadian government has expelled the German ambassador to the country, Jan-Christian Gordon Kricke, because of his “impolite attitude”, the […]

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NANS seeks holistic approach to rescue abducted students

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has appealed to authorities concerned to use all means to rescue university and […]

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Police arrest 70-year-old man for raping 2 minors in Adamawa

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The Police Command in Adamawa says it has arrested a 70-year-old Man, Usman Ibrahim, for allegedly raping two minors in […]

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He is a leader of all seasons – Ortom on David Mark’s 75th birthday

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has felicitated with the former President of the Senate, David Mark on his 75th […]

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Kenya: Karua Takes On Ruto Over Project Relaunch As State House Defends Move

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Nairobi — NARC Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has criticized President William Ruto for relaunching the construction of the 55-kilometer […]

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Uganda: Big Interview – Gen Muhoozi Will Not Betray the People of Uganda Like Bobi Wine

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Recently, the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba lashed out at the old generation of leaders to which his father, Yoweri […]

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Tanzania: Tanzania Records 48pc Tourists Increase in Two Months

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Dodoma — TANZANIA has recorded an increase of 48.8 per cent of tourists in a period between January and February […]

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Eight warships, 42 jets detected as China launches military drills in Taiwan

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

China launched military drills around Taiwan on Saturday, in what it called a “stern warning” to the self-ruled island’s government […]

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Lampard return: Obi Mikel upbeat about Chelsea, slams owners

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2023

Former Chelsea player, Obi Mikel, has remained upbeat about the club playing well following the return of Frank Lampard to […]

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