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NCC introduces uniform short codes for mobile networks

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has directed mobile network operators, MNOs, to implement the approved harmonised short codes, HSC, for […]

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Lagos police recover 2 stolen vehicles, urge owners to come with ownership proof

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a 36-year-old man, who allegedly specialises in disposing his victims of their […]

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Islamic group tackles SERAP over NBC’s warning to media organisations on election

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

An Islamic group, Muslim Media Watch Group of Nigeria, MMWG, has cautioned the Socio-Economic Rights & Accountability Project, SERAP and […]

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FCTA demolishes makeshift settlement, market in Garki Area 1

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

A squatter settlement and makeshift market behind the Old Federal Secretariat, Area 1, Garki, were on Tuesday demolished on the […]

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I almost quit athletics before becoming world champion — Amusan

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

World 100m hurdles champion and record holder Tobi Amusan has hinted that she almost quit athletics last year but for […]

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Malawi cyclone death toll hits 190

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The death toll in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy nearly doubled to 190 on Tuesday after the record-breaking storm triggered floods […]

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Police arrest four robbery suspects in military uniforms in Edo

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested four suspects who specialised in robbing unsuspecting members of the public […]

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March 18 polls: We’ve no political party or preferred candidate – INEC

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Retired Maj-Gen. Modibo Alkali, the National Commissioner, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Tuesday says the commission has no political party […]

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That Tinubu-Elumelu video and the PR stunt!, by Yushau A. Shuaib

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

After the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All-Progressives […]

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Labour Party alleges plans to snatch its FCT Senate seat

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The Labour Party has alleged that some opposition parties are pressurising the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to upturn the […]

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Rejection of old naira notes serious crime – Kwara Gov AbdulRazaq

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has warned Nigerians that rejection of the old naira notes constitutes a criminal offence. […]

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Ayade extends C’River’s teachers’ retirement age by five years

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has extended teachers’ retirement age by an extra five years. He has further […]

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Election: Blackmail cannot save Makinde from defeat, says Folarin

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, Teslim Folarin, on Tuesday, […]

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Court stops Sanwo-Olu from installing man as monarch

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

A Lagos State High Court, sitting in Epe, has barred the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sawo-Olu, from installing or […]

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Infantino set for third term as FIFA president unopposed

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Gianni Infantino is set to be waved in for a third four-year term as FIFA president when world football’s governing […]

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Man Utd’s Garnacho vows to return stronger after injury

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Alejandro Garnacho has vowed to come back “stronger than ever” after being ruled out for Manchester United and world champions […]

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Nigerian govt recorded over 12.98m cyberattacks during Presidential, NASS elections – Pantami

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The Federal Government said a total of 12,988,978 attacks were recorded during the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections in […]

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Mixed reactions trail CBN’s directive on old naira notes in Kwara

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Residents of Ilorin, Kwara State capital on Tuesday reacted variously to the Monday directive of the Central Bank of Nigeria […]

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Southern Kaduna attack: PDP delegation visits community chief, victims in hospital

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who are of Southern Kaduna extraction on Monday commiserated with the chief of […]

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29276 lagos police arrest car snatcher recover vehicles

Lagos police arrest car snatcher, recover vehicles

By Ifunanya / March 14, 2023

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a car snatcher in the Ojodu-Berger area of the state and recovered two […]

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