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15627 atiku ill ensure nigeria is restructured in 6 months

Atiku: I’ll ensure Nigeria is restructured in 6 months

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Peoples Democratic Party, PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar says he will ensure Nigeria is restructured within six months of his […]

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Tinubu: Emefiele won’t release new Naira notes till March, arrest him now – Fani-Kayode

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

A spokesperson for the All Progressive Congress, APC, presidential Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode has called for the removal and arrest […]

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Tension in Delta as protests rock Warri

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Warri, Delta State, was under tension as protests rocked the city forcing banks to abruptly shut down operations. The protesters […]

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How I turned Ooni into actor — Dotun Taylor

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

A filmmaker, Dotun Taylor, has said that he decided to feature the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, in his […]

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ASUU plans emergency NEC meeting over withheld salaries

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke The National Executive Council of the Academic Staff Union of Universities is planning to meet […]

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Enugu: Two arrested for selling fake new naira notes

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two male suspects possessing, transacting, and selling counterfeited redesigned N1,000 notes within a […]

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Oyo: Police uncover plot to attack banks, malls over naira, fuel scarcity

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Police Command in Oyo State has uncovered alleged plans by hoodlums to attack and loot banks, shopping malls, and […]

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Terrorists kill 41 in Katsina

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the death of 41 members of local vigilance groups, popularly known as […]

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78% of Nigerians don’t trust INEC, says report

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Only 23 per cent of Nigerians say they trust the Independent National Electoral Commission “somewhat” or […]

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Condemnation trails Portable over ‘Kuku do Ritual’ song

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has often been in the news, mostly for the wrong reasons due to his […]

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Avoid negative religious gatherings, Timi Dakolo urges Nigerians

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Nigerian singer and producer, Timi Dakolo, has urged Nigerians to stay away from any negative gatherings all in the name […]

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Benue anti-open grazing law not about Fulani – Akase

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Terver Akase, spokesperson to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has said that the State’s Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches […]

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South, Middle Belt leaders to resist derail of peaceful transition

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has vowed to oppose any attempt to foil peaceful transition of power […]

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Makinde deploys free buses over fuel, naira crises

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday night, announced the deployment of free ‘Omituntun’ […]

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Katsina killing: Govt to set up commission of inquiry

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Katsina State Government is to set up a commission of inquiry on Thursday’s terrorist ambush in the Kankara Local […]

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Cancer may kill one million Africans yearly by 2030 – WHO

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The World Health Organisation Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, has said that cancer mortality may increase to nearly […]

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Ebonyi govt confirms attack on APGA guber candidate, denies Ebubeagu involvement

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

Ebonyi State government on Friday confirmed the attack on the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Prof […]

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New Naira notes: Expert weighs options ahead Buhari’s 7-day plan

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

On Friday, President Muhammadu Buhari said he would make a “major decision” on the scarcity of Naira notes in Nigeria. […]

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15503 terrorists kill 41 vigilantes in katsina police

Terrorists kill 41 vigilantes in Katsina — Police

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Police Command in Katsina State has confirmed the death of 41 members of local vigilance groups, popularly known as […]

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15505 police rescue remaining 4 abducted pupils in nasarawa

Police rescue remaining 4 abducted pupils in Nasarawa

By Ifunanya / February 4, 2023

The Police Command in Nasarawa State has confirmed the rescue of the remaining four abducted pupils of Local Government Education […]

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