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Elections: Police train officers in explosives disposal

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force has concluded the training of its officers attached to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, […]

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Old naira deadline: House c’ttee seeks CBN gov’s arrest

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

The House of Representatives Adhoc Committee on New Naira Re-design and Naira Swap Policy has rejected the 10-day extension of […]

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BREAKING: Buhari now free to come Kano, says Ganduje

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje The Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed the state’s willingness to receive the […]

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Fayemi files N500m defamation suit against Ekiti ex-commissioner

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has filed a N500million suit against a former Commissioner for Information in […]

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Bayelsa United coach decries officiating after 3-0 whipping in Jos

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Dipreye Teibowei, the Bayelsa United Head Coach, on Sunday in Jos expressed reservations with the officiating of his side’s Match Day […]

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11 passengers burnt to death on Ore-Benin expressway accident

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

No fewer than 11 people were burnt to death on Sunday on Soka bridge, Ore, on the Ore-Benin expressway in […]

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First wins for 3SC, Sunshine Stars as Enyimba, Lobi record massive wins

By Ifunanya / January 30, 2023

Shooting Stars Football Club of Ibadan and Sunshine Stars FC of Akure on Sunday recorded their first wins of the […]

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Road crashes claim 20 lives, FRSC expresses concern

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

FILE: FRSC officials at an accident scene The Federal Road Safety Corps has said that 20 people lost their lives […]

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ACF condemns killing of over 50 pastoralists in Nasarawa, calls for immediate investigation

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), on Sunday condemned the killing of over 50 Fulani pastoralists by drone strike in Nasarawa […]

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Experts hail CBN naira swap deadline extension

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

Financial experts have applauded the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to extend the deadline for the swapping of […]

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New naira notes: 10 days extension political gimmick — Reps vow to arrest Emefiele

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The House of Representatives Committee investigating the removal of old currency notes from circulation has rejected the 10 days extension […]

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Pyrates seek reforms in education sector

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, Ash Montana Deck, has called for reforms and systemic changes in the Nigerian […]

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UK lists priority subjects for immigrating teachers

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The Department for Education, United Kingdom has highlighted the priority subjects for Nigerian and other nationals seeking to come to […]

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Corpse goes missing at OOUTH mortuary, management begins probe

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

It was a shocking moment for some family members when they discovered that their dead relative whose body was deposited […]

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JUST IN: Sandra, Theo Traw evicted from BBTitans

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The Big Brother Titans, which comprised of Nigerian and South African housemates, held its first live eviction show on Sunday […]

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BNSG not involved in Nasarawa State killings – Gov Ortom

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has described as mischievous, allegations linking his government to recent killings from an air raid […]

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New Naira notes: Reps Minority Caucus hails CBN’s extension of deadline

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has commended the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, for listening to Nigerians […]

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Ilorin records first rain in 2023

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

Ilorin, Kwara State capital recorded its first rain of the year on Saturday, Media Talk Africa reports. The rain brought […]

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How election tribunal paused Adeleke’s Makossa

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

BOLA BAMIGBOLA chronicles the legal process that led to the ousting of Ademola Adeleke as the governor of Osun State […]

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New naira notes: Pressure in South-East as sit-at-home shortens deadline

By Ifunanya / January 29, 2023

There was a scramble in the entire South-East States on Saturday, following the attempt by residents to beat the deadline […]

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