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16633 Google Bard

Five features of Google’s Bard you should know

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Technology company, Google has said it is planning to release its own conversational Artificial Intelligence service called Bard. The conversational […]

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16619 nnpp rakes in n511 million at fundraiser in kano

NNPP rakes in N511 million at fundraiser in Kano

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

A total sum of N511,257,000 has been generated by the Kano State Campaign Council of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, […]

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16621 tragedy averted as naf aircraft lost its tyres belly lands in lagos

Tragedy averted as NAF aircraft lost its tyres, belly lands in Lagos

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says its maritime patrol aircraft, Cessna Citation CJ3, on a routine flight on Monday, carried […]

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16623 scarcity of new naira notes adversely affecting our business pos operators lament

Scarcity of new Naira notes adversely affecting our business, POS operators lament

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Point of Sale, PoS, operators have decried the adverse effect of the scarcity of the new Naira notes on their […]

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Zamfara govt warns CBN, commercial banks over new Naira notes

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Deputy Governor of Zamfara State, Senator Hassan Muhammad Gusau, has expressed dissatisfaction over the operations of the Central Bank […]

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16599 scarcity of new naira notes threat to national peace kachikwu

Scarcity of new Naira notes threat to national peace – Kachikwu

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Mr Dumebi Kachikwu, African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, said the insufficient circulation of the new Naira notes posed great […]

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16557 whatsapp feature

WhatsApp introduces voice status in latest app updates

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Whatsapp feature Photo credit: Tech Crunch WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that enables users of the app to […]

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16561 The baby

Earthquake: Mother dies after giving birth under collapsed building

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Newborn baby who was rescued from earthquake damage in Syria after its mother died giving birth is shown in this […]

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16565 OGHECHI OKOROAFOR

Nekede poly student in sex-for-grade video won’t be victimised – Rector

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Rector of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Dr. Michael Arimanwa, has said the Management of the institution […]

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Supreme Court judgment on Lawan valid, sound – Lawyer, Ajulo

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

A constitutional lawyer, Dr Kayode Ajulo, has said the Supreme Court judgment which restored Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, as the […]

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16555 turkey earthquake death toll hits 3381

Turkey earthquake: Death toll hits 3,381

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The confirmed death toll in Turkey following a devastating earthquake which occurred in the Syrian-Turkish border region has risen to […]

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16537 2023 zamfara frsc to screen vehicles drivers carrying election materials

2023: Zamfara FRSC to screen vehicles, drivers carrying election materials

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Zamfara State Sector of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has said it will screen vehicles and drivers for […]

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Cash swap: Ganduje alleges anti-democratic forces plotting to re-enact June 12 saga

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, on Tuesday, alleged that some anti-democratic elements were pulling a string to re-enact the […]

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16541 Azuka

Nigerian dishes are best globally but not promoted

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Someone said that Western countries have snacks while Nigeria has meals. It sounds cheeky, but from the Nigerian perspective of […]

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16545 French museum

Danger of a single slavery story

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Visitors look at the painting “The Abolition of Slavery in the French Colonies, 27 April 1848” (L’Abolition de l’esclavage dans […]

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15144 MONEY

Taming greed for money

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

As an adage says, ‘money is the root of evil. It can push a person to heaven; likewise it is […]

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APC will work for Tinubu’s victory, says Buhari

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Monday in Katsina, said the […]

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Accidental airstrikes kill 300 Nigerians since 2017 – Report

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Over 300 civilians have been killed in accidental airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force since 2017, a report by SBM […]

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Between writing an exam and taking an exam

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

Exam’ is a very common word.  Yet, it can be tricky to handle. Firstly, consider the way many pronounce it, […]

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16521 immigration seizes 106 voter cards from foreigners in kwara scaled

Immigration seizes 106 voter cards from foreigners in Kwara

By Ifunanya / February 7, 2023

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has recovered 106 Permanent Voter Cards, PVC, from foreigners residing in Kwara State. Comptroller of […]

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