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48,000 killed by earthquakes in Turkey, says President Erdogan

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

President of Turkey, Recep Erdogan Turkish President Recep Erdogan, on Sunday, said the number of people killed by the devastating […]

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China: Buhari celebrates Xi Jinping on re-election for unprecedented 3rd term

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated Xi Jinping on his re-election for a third 5-year term as President and chairman […]

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Robbers storm Ibadan community with PoS machine

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

POS machines used for financial transactions. (Damilola Olufemi/ Investigations). Armed robbery suspects on Saturday invaded the Eleshin area, Olomo community […]

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Adamu’s fate, NASS leadership top agenda as senators-elect meet Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

Ahead of their scheduled parley with the ruling All Progressives Congress and the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, a […]

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Governors give Malami, Emefiele Tuesday ultimatum to obey Supreme Court

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

State governments, which sued the Federal Government on the naira redesign policy, have given the Attorney-General of the Federation and […]

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Nigeria drops in global military ranking, DHQ mum

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

The Defence Headquaters giving an update on Armed Forces operations. Photo: DHQ The Nigerian military has dropped one place in […]

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10th Assembly will support Tinubu’s pro-youth programmes – Bamidele

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

A National Assembly member, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has said that the 10th Senate billed for inauguration in June will play […]

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North-Central group demands Adamu’s resignation, wants Senate president

By Ifunanya / March 13, 2023

A coalition of civil society organisations, under the aegis of Conference of Nigeria Civil Rights Activists, has urged the National […]

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Death toll in Turkey earthquakes hits 48,000 – Erdogan

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The number of people killed by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey’s southeast has reached 48,000, with over 115,000 people injured, […]

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Buhari congratulates China’s President Xi on re-election

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has congratulated Xi Jinping on his re-election for a third five-year term as […]

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Tinubu’s daughter drums support for Uba Sani

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, was in Kaduna on Sunday to canvass support for the APC Governorship […]

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Kano approves State Anthem Bill

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje The Kano State Executive Council has given approval for the Kano State Anthem Bill 2023 […]

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How Tinubu deceived Peter Obi into presidential race – Reno Omokri

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

A social activist, Reno Omokri said the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had no path to victory because he […]

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Kaduna killings: Peter Obi urges security agents to take actions

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25, 2023 election, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported killing […]

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BIVAS: Political parties can’t regulate INEC, says Okoye

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that political parties cannot serve as a watchdog to the electoral umpire’s activities. […]

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Gov election: OAU extends resumption date

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Sunday, announced a change in the resumption date for […]

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Reconfigure your Basic Values of Acceptable Society – Peter Obi urges Nigerians

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has sent a message to Nigerians on the state of the […]

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Wike, an alcoholic – Atiku’s aide

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

A spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar has chided Rivers State Governor Nysesom Wike for abandoning his official duty on Monday morning […]

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Osun PDP accuses police of clampdown, threatens protest

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has decried the mass arrest of its leaders by the […]

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Gunmen shoot councillor to death in Ebonyi community

By Ifunanya / March 12, 2023

Police in Ebonyi on Sunday in Abakaliki confirmed Saturday’s killing of a councillor, Mr Ogbonnaya Ugwu. Spokesman of the police, […]

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