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Reps investigate alleged theft of N20 billion by NNPC staff

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged theft of N20 billion belonging to state governments. The House, […]

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Tunisia: Tunisia’s Xenophobic Plans Backfire On Its Fragile Economy

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

President Kaïs Saied’s attempt to scapegoat black migrants is costing the country socially, economically and diplomatically. In a 21 February […]

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Liberia: Liberians Turn to Facebook to Find ‘Good Samaritans’ to Fill Healthcare Gaps

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Monrovia, Liberia — Like too many people across Liberia Fatu Washington spent much of her youth “living with rejection from […]

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Kenya: Private Sector Activity Deteriorates Further in March

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Nairobi — Kenya’s private sector activity continued to deteriorate in March as business orders decreased for the second month running […]

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I’ll curb insecurity with vigilante, local hunters – Plateau gov-elect

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The Plateau State Governor-elect, Caleb Mutfwang, has promised to incorporate local hunters and vigilante organisations into the peace and security […]

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Kano govt approves second term, Ramadan vacation

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje The Kano State Ministry of Education, on Thursday, approved April 7, 2023, as the date […]

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Police arrest cop for killing Delta businessman

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Commissioner of Police for Delta State Command, CP Muhammed Ali The Delta State Police Command has arrested an inspector, Obi […]

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Ohaneze worried over Igbo profiling in Lagos, to petition Buhari, National Assembly

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The Council of Elders, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has resolved to petition President Muhammadu Buhari over the Igbo profiling in Lagos […]

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In 2 months, NDLEA arrests 352 suspects, seizes 2.1 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kano

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said it has arrested 352 suspects and seized 2.1 tonnes of illicit drugs […]

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Buhari mourns ex-Kano First Lady, Ladi Bako

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the family of Audu Bako, the late Military Governor of the old Kano State, the […]

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Timi Frank tells Presidential election tribunal to transmit proceedings live

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

As part of the transparency required in the ongoing Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, the former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of […]

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Tinubu’s victory: Don’t partake in any action to destabilise Nigeria – Sen Adeola warns Nigerian youths

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Sen. Olamilekan Adeola (APC-Lagos West) has urged the youths not to partake in any planned action to destabilise the country […]

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Nigeria: How Nigeria Avoided Organized Violence During the 2023 Elections

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Super Camps and military vigilance in the North, and Peter Obi’s candidature in the southeast quelled much potential violence. In […]

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Zimbabwe: Winky D Is Being Targeted By Police in Zimbabwe – Why the Music Star’s Voice Is So Important

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Winky D, a 40-year-old Zimdancehall artist, is hugely popular in Zimbabwe. He’s also increasingly in the news for the messages […]

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Kenya: Odinga Files Report on Alleged Attempt on His Life By Anti-Riot Police

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Nairobi — Azimio leader Raila Odinga has filed a formal complaint with the police over alleged attempts on his life […]

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Election violence: Ohanaeze demands prosecution of Igbo attackers in Lagos

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The Council of Elders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to bring […]

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How Okada riders killed Lagos cop – Eyewitnesses

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Eyewitnesses have recounted how a yet-to-be-identified policeman was killed on Wednesday by rampaging commercial motorcyclists, known better as Okada riders, […]

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NDLEA arrests 352 drug peddlers in Kano

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

NDLEA operatives on a cannabis farm. File photo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 352 suspects and seized […]

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Why Joe Biden didn’t pardon Trump – Nigeria’s ex-minister, Akinyemi

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday suggested why US president, Joe Biden, did not pardon […]

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NLC condemns attack on students in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2023

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Kaduna State Council has appealed to the state government and security agencies to do all […]

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