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34646 25 die as bus crushes bauchi residents relaxing under tree

25 die as bus crushes Bauchi residents relaxing under tree

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

No fewer than 25 people have been killed in a crash at Udubo along Hadeja-Potiskum Road in the Gamawa Local […]

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Why I still charge N50 for N5,000 withdrawal – PoS operator

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

A Point of Sales operator in Abeokuta, Sulaiman Olawuyi, who became the cynosure of all eyes when it was discovered […]

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Naira scarcity to ease as banks open today, Sunday

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Friday directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and Sundays as […]

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Kids burnt by grandma survived – Ondo police

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Oyediran Oyeyemi The Ondo State Police Command has said the two children of a couple […]

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US, Canada strike deal on illegal migration

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

President Joe Biden laid out a vision of world-leading United States-Canadian economic cooperation in a speech to Canada’s parliament Friday, […]

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34604 from survivor to tormentor how trafficked women transform into ruthless madams

From survivor to tormentor: How trafficked women transform into ruthless madams

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

In this report, VICTOR AYENI writes about the devious tactics deployed by human traffickers to deceive vulnerable women and children […]

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Train/Bus collision: BRT driver to face manslaughter charge

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has set up plans to prosecute Oluwaseun Osibanjo, the driver of the BRT bus […]

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PDP berates INEC for allegedly frustrating issuance of CTC of results

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over alleged directives aimed at frustrating the […]

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Appeal Court dismisses PDP suit against Tinubu, Shettima over alleged double nomination

By Ifunanya / March 25, 2023

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, Friday evening, dismissed an appeal by Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, seeking the disqualification of Bola […]

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Mbappe makes winning start as France captain

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Kylian Mbappe marked his first game as France captain on Friday with two goals and an assist as the World […]

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Alleged fraud: EFCC files appeal against acquittal of Bauchi gov’s son

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed an appeal challenging the High Court judgment that discharged and acquitted Shamsudeen, […]

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Ramadan: Transportation minister seeks prayers for Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo, has advised Muslims to engage in self-reflection and prayers for the country during Ramadan. […]

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Kogi APC distances self from deputy spokesman’s suspension

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Kogi State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress on Friday distanced itself from the suspension of the National […]

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Alleged N754.8m fraud: Court adjourns ex-NIMASA DG’s case

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Justice R.I.B Adebiyi of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, on Friday, March 24, adjourned till May […]

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Alleged defamation: Detained Anambra Twitter user Chude freed

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

A Twitter user, Nnamdi Chude, who was arrested by the police following a petition by a Nigerian oil magnate, Emeka […]

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Why Ariwoola was in UK on March 18 – Supreme Court speaks on CJN meeting with Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Supreme Court has debunked claims that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, met secretly with the president-elect, […]

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Why we rejected Gombe gov poll results — AA chair

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

FILE PHOTO: Action Alliance logo The Action Alliance has formally stated its position in the recently conducted governorship election in […]

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True federalism solution to Nigeria’s problems, says Ekiti gov

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has stressed the need for the country to […]

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Threat of US ban rises after Congress grilled TikTok CEO

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

A United States ban on Chinese-owned TikTok, the country’s most popular social media for young people, seems increasingly inevitable a […]

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‘Nigerian judiciary is sick’, SAN chides lawyers spreading report of alleged meeting between CJN Ariwoola, Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

A senior advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa, has said those promoting the news of the alleged meeting between the chief […]

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