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Customs Zone B seizes N306m Tramadol, others

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

The Nigeria Customs Service Federal Operations Unit Zone B said it has made a total of 130 seizures of smuggled […]

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President Buhari to inaugurate 50 megawatts Maiduguri gas plant on Thursday

By Ifunanya / March 2, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected in Maiduguri on Thursday to inaugurate the new 50 megawatts Maiduguri gas power plant. Gov. […]

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UK prime minister congratulates Tinubu on victory 

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on his victory at the 2023 presidential […]

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Autopsy revealed my daughter was electrocuted –Mother of 12-year-old Chrisland student

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Blessing Adeniran, mother of the 12-year-old Chrisland pupil, Whitney, who died during the school’s inter-house sports, has disclosed that autopsy […]

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FA Cup: Man Utd beat West Ham to reach quarter-final

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Manchester United’s English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates with Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder Casemiro after scoring their third goal during the […]

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Assailants killl Osun resident, APC fingers PDP thugs

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Some yet-to-be-identified assailants have reportedly murdered a resident of Ijebu Jesa in Osun State, Tunde Ejoka. According to findings, the […]

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Grant visa on arrival to Nigerians, FG urges India

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Federal Government has requested India to grant visa on arrival to Nigerians as a reciprocal gesture. The Minister of […]

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Police detain member-elect, Ali Madaki, for brandishing gun during rally

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Kano Police Command has detained a member-elect representing Dala Federal Constituency of Kano State on the platform of New Nigerian […]

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Petition seeking visa ban on Wike, family members gets over 200,000 signatures

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

About 239,864 Nigerians have signed an online petition asking the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and the entirety of the […]

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UK congratulates Tinubu, urges FG to address opposition’s concerns

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The United Kingdom has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his victory at the just concluded election held on […]

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Kaduna: Zazzau Emirate Council appoints new District Head for Kubau

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Zazzau Emirate Council on Wednesday appointed a new District Head following the sack of Alhaji Shehu Umar, Sarkin Dajin […]

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Labour Party vows to challenge presidential election results in court

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Labour Party vice presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed The vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has vowed […]

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Tinubu elected because of superior vision, says Oshiomhole

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has expressed confidence that the President-elect, Bola Tinubu […]

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NANS expresses confidence in Tinubu, commends INEC

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The National Association of Nigerian Students has expressed confidence in the capacity of President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, to develop the […]

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Maiduguri market fire: Police arrest 50 suspects for alleged looting

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Police Command in Borno has arrested 50 suspects for alleged looting during the Maiduguri Monday market inferno. The Police […]

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Election: Kwara FRSC impounds 37 vehicles

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kwara Sector, impounded 37 vehicles during Saturday’s Presidential/National Assembly election in Kwara. The Sector […]

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Osinbajo congratulates President-elect Tinubu, says ‘your progressive, welfarist attitude needed the most at this time’

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated the winner of the 2023 presidential election, Sen. Bola Tinubu. Osinbajo extended his felicitations […]

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Anambra govt dissolves community’s leadership over controversial appointment

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Anambra State government has sacked the leadership of the Oko People’s Union, led by Mr Amaechi Okoli as president […]

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House of Reps Majority leader Doguwa remanded in prison till March 7

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

A chief magistrate court presided over by Ibrahim Mansur, has remanded the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa […]

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Your goodwill endeared Nigerians to APC, Senate Deputy Whip tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Deputy Whip of the Senate, Sabi Abdullahi has congratulated the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his vice Kashim Shettima. […]

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