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2023 elections: We will not sit on the fence – African Church declares

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The youths of the African Church, Akwa Ibom State chapter have announced their decision to take active part in electing […]

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2023 election: Stand your ground – Primate Ayodele challenges INEC

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has urged Nigerians to pick a presidential candidate that would […]

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Ensure vaccination of children under one year- NPHCDA advises

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Parents and caregivers in Kano State and other parts of the country have been advised to ensure their children under […]

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China reported nearly 13,000 COVID-19 deaths last week

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

China reported nearly 13,000 Covid-related deaths in hospitals between January 13 and 19, after a top health official said the […]

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FG okays salary increase for port workers

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Federal Government has approved a salary increase for the staff members of the Nigerian Ports Authority. The Minister of […]

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Nigeria’s election not predictable -US agency

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Contrary to political permutations, the forthcoming presidential election in Nigeria would not be predictable, a United States-based election monitoring organisation, […]

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Motorists fume as fuel scarcity persists in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Despite adjusting their pump prices far above the new government’s price regime of N194 per litre, filling stations in Kaduna […]

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Senate President Lawan asks FG to boost Yobe’s Gum Arabic economy

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

As the federal government deepens its commitment to diversifying the nation’s economy, the President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan […]

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Abia govt declares Monday, Tuesday holidays for PVC collection

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has declared Monday, January 23 and Tuesday, January 24, 2023, as public holidays […]

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FUTA student kills self over fraud allegation

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

A 300-level student of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Olona Oluwapelumi, has committed suicide at his residence in the […]

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Buckingham Palace reveals details about King Charles III’s coronation

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

A balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, a concert featuring global stars and a day of volunteering will all form part […]

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Lions of Teranga roar into CHAN knockout stage

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Senegal powered into the quarter-finals of the 2022 African Nations Championship, CHAN, after an emphatic 3-0 victory over DR Congo […]

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NAFDAC alerts public against use of weight loss pill

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has cautioned Nigerians against the use of the drug […]

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Dana Air introduces promo fares for customers

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Dana Airline, on Sunday, announced that it has introduced promo fares to encourage more online booking on its website. The […]

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Pay all lecturers, CONUA begs FG

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

The leadership of the Congress of University Academics has appealed to the Federal Government to be magnanimous and pay all […]

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Hold me responsible if Atiku fails – Wife pledges to Ogun women

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

The wife of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mrs Titi Abubakar, has told Nigerians to hold […]

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CBN sensitises Kaduna traders to new naira notes

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria has taken its new naira notes sensitisation to the Abubakar Mahmud Gumi Market, Kaduna State […]

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Go after fuel saboteurs, group urges DSS, NSCDC

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

A group, The Natives, has called on the Department of State Security, DSS, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense […]

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SERAP sues Buhari, Malami over electricity tariff hike

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has filed a lawsuit against the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.), over “the failure […]

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Water scarcity hits Kogi as flood damages N10.5bn plant

By Ifunanya / January 22, 2023

Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello The extent of collateral damages done in Kogi State is beginning to manifest as the […]

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