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Childbirth doesn’t have to be this deadly

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

Every two minutes, nine newborn babies and one mother die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth. In total, this […]

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Oyo election and Makinde’s chances

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

In Oyo State, it is always easy to project political swings based on the temperature in town. Ahead of the […]

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What to consider when building business website

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

Having an online presence for your business is almost non-negotiable in today’s world. While your online presence might start off […]

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Fuel stations, others reject old notes, banks ration cash

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

The fresh move by some Deposit Money Banks to re-circulate old N500 and N1,000 notes suffered a setback on Tuesday […]

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Electric vehicle firm gets recognition

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

File photo: AFP Electric vehicle Nigeria’s quest to transit from fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric ones received a boost with […]

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Isyaku Rabiu University inaugurates governing council

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

The management of Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University, KHAIRUN, has inaugurated a 10-member governing council to pilot the affairs of the […]

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Police ban dogs from polling units

By Ifunanya / March 8, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force has warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day. The […]

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White House applauds bill seeking TikTok ban

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The White House on Tuesday welcomed a bill that would allow the United States to ban Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, […]

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Ministry confirms two dead, 16 injured in Egypt train accident 

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

A crane is deployed to lift a derailed train at the scene of a railroad accident in the city of […]

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Police warn against display of dogs at polling units

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force have warned against the display of pets, especially dogs at polling units on election day. The […]

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Ganduje pardons 12 inmates on death row

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has pardoned 12 inmates on death row who have spent 25 years awaiting execution. […]

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NNPP petitions Buhari, reveals APC’s plans to disrupt Kano guber election

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The opposition New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP in Kano State has written an open letter to President Muhammadu Buhari over […]

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2023 polls: Don’t jeopardise Ugwuanyi’s legacy of peace in Enugu – CAN Chairman tells desperate politicians

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Enugu State, Rev Amb Emmanuel Ositadinma Edeh, has advised politicians in the […]

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Shut up, you should bury your head in shame – Dino Melaye issues last warning to Wike

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

Former federal lawmaker and a spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP presidential campaign council for the just concluded election, […]

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ECOWAS to confer Democracy Icon award on Buhari

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

With barely 83 days left in his regime, the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will be conferred with the […]

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Lagos releases impounded vehicles to owners free of charge

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Lagos State Government has commenced releasing impounded vehicles to their owners free of charge without payment of fines. The […]

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FG upgrades FMC Lokoja to teaching hospital

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja, Kogi State, to […]

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Tinubu approaches court for leave to obtain election materials

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

President-elect Sen. Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday approached the Court of Appeal seeking leave to […]

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Alleged money laundering: Court threatens to strike out Keyamo’s suit against Atiku

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, threatened to strike out a suit filed by Festus Keyamo, spokesperson of the […]

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ECOWAS to confer ‘Democracy Icon Award’ on Buhari

By Ifunanya / March 7, 2023

The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, says it will honour President Muhammadu Buhari with an award in recognition […]

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