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Osimhen close to surpassing Ighalo’s record

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Victor Osimhen will aim to move up the Nigerian scoring chart on Friday (today) when the Super Eagles confront Guinea-Bissau […]

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Eagles vs Guinea-Bissau: Eagles, Djurtus renew rivalry in AFCON qualifier

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

Nigeria ended 2022 on a poor note but Friday’s (today) 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Guinea-Bissau offers Jose […]

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AfDB invests over $5.2bn to support Africa’s water, sanitation

By Ifunanya / March 24, 2023

African Development Bank, AfDB, said it invested about US$ 5.2 billion in supporting and strengthening water and sanitation resilience for […]

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Pictorial: CBN delegates meet NLC amid planned protest

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, Thursday, received a delegation from the Central Bank of Nigeria led […]

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Nigeria Air will fly before May 29 – Sirika

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The Federal Government has assured that the National Carrier will take to the sky before May 29. The minister of […]

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Ronaldo breaks all-time men’s international caps record

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men’s international appearance record on Thursday by starting Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Liechtenstein. The 38-year-old, […]

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Kane breaks England all-time goal record with Italy strike

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

23rd March 2023 England’s forward Harry Kane (C) celebrates after scoring a penalty and his side’s second goal during the […]

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UK introduces law to protect rights of workers at sea

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The United Kingdom, on Thursday, introduced a law to improve the conditions of those working at sea as part of […]

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Transgender athletes banned from women’s events

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

Transgender women will no longer be allowed to compete in female track and field events regardless of their levels of […]

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NYSC compensates missing corps member’s family

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

NYSC DG, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed The National Youth Service Corps has paid the insurance benefit to the family of […]

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Emir Aminu Bayero congratulates Kano Governor-elect Abba Yusuf

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, has congratulated the Kano state governor-elect, Abba Kabir-Yusuf, on his victory in the March […]

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PDP refers Ortom to disciplinary committee, suspends Anyim, Fayose, others over anti-party activities

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has referred Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue to its […]

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Ramadan: Governor Abiodun felicitates Muslims, urges them to pray for Nigeria, Ogun

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

As Muslims all over the world began fasting in the Holy Month of Ramadan, the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, […]

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Ramadan fasting: Curfew now starts from 10pm to 5am – Zamfara govt

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

Following the commencement of Ramadan fasting, the Zamfara State Government has reduced the curfew imposed on the state to start […]

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Chinese manufacturer lists impediments to Nigeria’s auto industry

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The Chairman of CIG Motors Co. Limited, Chief Diana Chen, has said lack of stable electricity supply, and insecurity are […]

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Uzodimma appoints Chilakpu Special Adviser on Labour Matters

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has approved the appointment of Mr Augustine Chilakpu as his Special Adviser on Labour Matters. […]

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Police arrest 30 in Ogun over election violence

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

No fewer than 30 persons were arrested for allegedly engaging in electoral violence and vote buying during the March 18 […]

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Pan-African women group commends Abia INEC REC’s integrity

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

An international group, Pan African Women Projects has extolled the virtues of the INEC Returning Officer for Abia governorship election, […]

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Experience, competence must determine 10th NASS leadership selection – Bamidele

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

Ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and […]

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Reps step down bill to ‘decriminalise’ cannabis cultivation, sale, use

By Ifunanya / March 23, 2023

The House of Representatives, on Thursday, stepped down a bill seeking to legalise the cultivation, sale and use of cannabis, […]

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