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Police to investigate attack on wife of Adamawa governor’s convoy

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The people of Muchila ward in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa have appealed to the police and Secret […]

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No reasonable Nigerian will vote for APC, PDP –Kwankwaso

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said no Nigerian in their right frame of […]

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Most Nigerians not resident in earthquake areas- Turkey-based group

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Rescue workers and volunteers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, Photo: AFP …we’re […]

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We were warned of impending earthquake – Nigerian student in Turkey

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Rescue operations ongoing at Turkey earthquake scene (Photo: AFP) A Nigerian student in Turkey, Olasupo Caleb in an interview with […]

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Goodluck Jonathan “pained” after losing uncle

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan is bereaved after losing his uncle, Omieworio Afeni. The senior citizen died in Yenagoa, the capital […]

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Naira swap: EFCC, CBN officials monitor banks in Kwara

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Command Office, and officials of the Central Bank of […]

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Naira scarcity: Fear grips bank officials as anti-grant agencies, mob intensify actions

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Nigeria’s currency crisis has taken a new twist as some commercial banks shut down their operations on Monday over possible […]

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Akure-Ado-Ekiti highway: Commuters, residents recount daily agony

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The journey from Akure, Ondo State capital to Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital used to be between 25 to 35 minutes, […]

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Reuters report: Rights commission to probe secret abortions by military

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Human Rights Commission has inaugurated a special independent investigative panel to probe the human rights violations allegations levied against […]

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Turkey: 1.4m children likely affected by earthquake, says WHO

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Rescue workers and volunteers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, Photo: AFP The […]

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Turkey, Syria quake could affect 23 million people – WHO

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Rescuers search for victims and survivors amidst the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kahramanmaras, Turkey. Photo: AFP Up to 23 […]

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Tinubu: Akeredolu charges Ondo people on Southern presidency

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has urged Ondo people to work for the victory of All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate Bola […]

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2023 polls: Nigeria needs prayer to overcome evil forces – Igbo Forum

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Igbo Elders Consultative Forum has urged Nigerians to intensify their prayers for the country ahead of the 2023 presidential […]

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Tinubu calls for calm over fuel, naira scarcity

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, at Chatham House The presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday […]

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BREAKING: Again, gunmen attack CUPP spokesperson

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties, Ikenga Ugochinyere, was on Tuesday attacked in his residence, barely three […]

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Opposition politicians against new naira deadline extension – FG

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

File: Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele; the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The Federal Government, on Tuesday, slammed opposition […]

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Governor Adeleke swears-in four judges, promises judicial reform

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised that his administration would support the judiciary to overcome the myriad […]

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2023: Why we will use IReV portal to upload polling unit results – INEC

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says the use of the IReV portal to upload the Polling Unit results in […]

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Naira scarcity: Enemies of democracy want to create confusion —Tinubu

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congres, Bola Tinubu, has said that enemies of Nigeria’s democracy want to create […]

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Turkey: Over 1,500 GOFUNDME pages opened for earthquake victims

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Rescue workers and volunteers search for survivors in the rubble of a collapsed building, in Sanliurfa, Turkey, Photo: AFP The […]

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