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Police commend Inspector for kindness to health worker on ATM queue

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Police on Friday acknowledged the kind gesture of Inspector Tobi Kulani Kanadi attached to Police Mobile Force 44, Force […]

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Buhari clears air on not handing over to Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed reports that he won’t hand over to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari said the report […]

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King Charles III’s visit to France postponed over unrest

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Violent protests against pensions reform in France led to the postponement Friday of King Charles III’s trip to the country, […]

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Updated : Kidnappers of Ondo teenagers demand N10 million ransom

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The abductors of two teenagers who were abducted in Ayede Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State […]

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Nigeria Correctional Service destroys N150m items seized from inmates

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCos) has destroyed items confiscated from various custodial centers across the country. The items estimated at […]

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Ramadan: Kaduna Muslims pray for political leaders, peace in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

As Muslims across Kaduna joined the Ramadan fasting, prayers were offered for continuous peace and loving kindness in the state […]

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BREAKING: Wingless Super Eagles fail to fly over Wild Dogs

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

FILE: Super Eagles players The Super Eagles of Nigeria have failed to secure a much-needed win against the Wild Dogs […]

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So This Happened (202) reviews gov elections, Lagos bizman’s arraignment over wife’s death, other

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

In this episode of So This Happened, we reviewed the governorship elections which took place on March 18, 2023, highlighting […]

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NDLEA lauds rejection of Bill for legalising cannabis in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has commended members and leadership of the House of Representatives for rejecting yet […]

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We’re investigating two ministries over N4bn double contracts payment fraud – EFCC

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, had disclosed that it is investigating two ministries over double contracts payment fraud […]

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Delta CJ sets two kidnap suspects free from prison

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Delta State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai, has released two inmates, Abubakar Abdullahi and Ufuoma Victor, from Sapele Custodial […]

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Police arrest two armed robbers in Nasarawa, recover firearm

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers, who were alleged to have been terrorising residents of Karu […]

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Convicted Nigerian fugitive extradited to U.S. over offer, payment of illegal remuneration

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

A convicted Nigerian fugitive, Florence Enwerim Onyegbu, was on Thursday, extradited to the United States of America, USA, where she […]

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EFCC to go after outgoing governors, ministers after May 29 – Bawa

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has disclosed that plans are underway to go […]

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Food prices continue to rise in Nigeria — NBS

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said that prices of food items such as yam, rice and beef witnessed increases […]

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FG committed to eradicating tuberculosis in Nigeria – Health Minister Ehanire

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Friday, reiterated his commitment to work assiduously with all stakeholders towards eradicating tuberculosis […]

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Olumba orders peace march to defuse global tension

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The spiritual leader of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu has ordered a peaceful […]

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CBN instructs banks to open Saturdays, Sundays

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all commercial banks to open for operation on Saturdays and […]

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Court grants Atiku, two others permission to serve Tinubu petition

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has granted permission to Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to serve […]

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Nasarawa Guber: Police reveal identities of 17 thugs arrested during election

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

The Nasarawa State Police Command has revealed that at least 17 criminal elements suspected to be political thugs were arrested […]

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