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Earthquake kills 105 people in Syria

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Syrian American Medical Society, SAMS, reported that, at least 105 people died in Syrian opposition areas due to a […]

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BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Ahmad Lawan as APC senatorial candidate

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Supreme Court has declared President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan as Yobe APC senatorial candidate. The apex court allowed […]

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Mother, seven children die in France fire

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

A mother and her seven children aged two to 14 died after a fire broke out while they slept in […]

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Death toll in Turkey quake soars to 284

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Rescue operations ongoing at Turkey earthquake scene (Photo: AFP) At least 284 people died in Turkey from a 7.8-magnitude earthquake […]

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Car thief kills resident for raising the alarm

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Policemen attached to the Orile Police Division, Lagos State, have arrested a suspected thief, John Amaechi, for allegedly stabbing a […]

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Fuel scarcity: Transporters threaten protest at NNPC headquarters

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Coalition of Transporters has threatened to picket headquarters of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over fuel scarcity. […]

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Banks peg cash withdrawals at N20,000 as POS charge N1,000 for N10,000 in Kwara

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Banks in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, have pegged cash withdrawals across the counter at N20,000 for lucky customers. Media Talk […]

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Naira scarcity will mar elections, Fr Mbaka warns Buhari

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Spiritual Director, Catholic Adoration Chaplaincy Enugu, Rev Fr Ejike Mbaka has warned that the current naira crisis will mar […]

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Naira swap: Emefiele planning confusion in elections, says Ganduje

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, on Sunday, claimed that the ‘untimely’ implementation of the naira swap policy was […]

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Nnamdi Kanu, naira redesign: ‘You will suffer’ – Fr Mbaka issues ultimatum to Buhari, Emefiele

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Charismatic Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has issued a stern warning to President Muhammadu Buhari over the continuous detention […]

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New poll projects how Nigerians will vote Obi, Atiku, Tinubu, Kwankwaso

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

A new poll released on Sunday projects Peter Obi of the Labour Party as the likely winner of the 2023 […]

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Aisha Buhari part of Aso Rock cabals – Naja’atu Mohammed

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Naja’atu Mohammed and Aisha Buhari A former Director in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Naja’atu Mohammed, has said […]

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JUST IN: Protest breaks out at UI gate, soldiers arrive scene

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Protesters on Monday morning took to the gate of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, to express their dissatisfaction over […]

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Tinubu goofs at every campaign – Naja’atu Mohammed

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

A former Director in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Naja’atu Mohammed, has said that the presidential candidate of […]

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Gov. Buni mourns as 3 persons die, 6 others injured in Yobe auto crash

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has mourned the death of three persons and six others who suffered multiple injuries […]

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2023: Peter Obi is God’s instrument to deliver Nigerians their dream country – Prophet Isa

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

The Convener of Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN), Prophet Isa El-Buba has said that the Labour Party, LP, […]

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Major quake kills hundreds across Turkey, Syria

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, killing hundreds of people as they slept, levelling buildings, and […]

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Three killed as gunmen attack Plateau village

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Three persons were on Monday confirmed dead after gunmen attacked the Maiyanga community in Bokkos LGA of Plateau State. It […]

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APC begged to give me appointment – Naja’atu Mohammed

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

A former Director in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Naja’atu Mohammed, has said that the party begged to […]

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Lalong denies herdsmen takeover of Plateau villages

By Ifunanya / February 6, 2023

Governor Simon Lalong has debunked circulating reports of some villages in Plateau taken over by herdsmen. The governor responded to […]

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