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Elections: Diaspora organisations urge INEC to correct hitches

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians and its partner organisations have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to […]

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I’ve not quit my gov bid – Ebonyi AA candidate

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The governorship candidate of the Action Alliance in Ebonyi State, Chukwuma Nwandugo, has dismissed rumours that he has dumped his […]

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50mw electricity plant commissioning by Buhari excites Maiduguri residents

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned a 50MW gas-electricity plant in Borno State to the cheer of residents. Residents of […]

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Youths demand trial of Reps member, Ado Doguwa

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has condemned a member of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa for allegedly […]

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China’s Xi to secure third term as president

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Xi Jinping will secure a third term as China’s president at a rubber-stamp parliament that starts this weekend, enjoying unchallengeable […]

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Why workers will continue to participate in politics – NLC president

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Nigeria Labour  Congress says it will continue to get involved in politics in order to bring matters surrounding the […]

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Cambodia opposition leader jailed 27 years for treason

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

A Cambodian court on Friday sentenced top opposition leader Kem Sokha to 27 years in jail for treason, in a […]

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Mistakes to avoid when renting apartments

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Everyone loves to live in a beautiful apartment. However, getting one involves a lot of things including the impact it […]

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Domestic airfares soar by 95% in 12 months – NBS

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The average domestic airfare paid by passengers has increased by 94.78 per cent in the past 12 months, the National […]

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Usman vs Edwards 3 tickets sell for N2m 

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

Tickets for UFC 286, headlined by welterweight title rematch between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards have set a new standard […]

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Atiku, Obi refuse to concede defeat, begin legal battle

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, have refused to […]

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Gov preaches tolerance, brotherliness among residents

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Lagosians to be at peace with each other amid the heightened […]

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Atiku to challenge presidential election results in court

By Ifunanya / March 3, 2023

The presidential candidate of the People Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he would challenge Saturday’s presidential election […]

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Police hurt in Capitol assault can sue Trump, says Justice Department

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

Supporters of US President Donald Trump enter the US Capitol as smoke fills the corridor. Photo: AFP Former US president […]

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Elections: FG commends observer missions

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The Federal Government has commended international observer missions deployed for the presidential and […]

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Police kill 2 terrorists, recover weapons in Katsina

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The police in Katsina State, on Thursday killed two terrorists and recovered weapons while repelling an attack on Yasore, Batsari […]

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Tinubu sends message to RCCG leader Adeboye

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

President-elect Bola Tinubu has sent a special birthday goodwill message to Pastor Enoch Adeboye. The General Overseer of the Redeemed […]

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Igbos in Lagos deny calling for Sanwo-Olu’s resignation

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Lagos State on Thursday denied calling for the resignation of Governor Sanwo-Olu. The group’s President, Chief […]

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Full Text: Why I’m challenging Tinubu’s victory – Atiku

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, said he would be approaching the court to seek redress […]

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Why Peter Obi dumped PDP – Atiku

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, shared an insight into why […]

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