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Why fans shouldn’t look up to me – Actress Genoveva Umeh

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Despite using her scintillating acting prowess to mesmerise Nollywood audiences in blockbuster movies, fast-rising actress, Genoveva Umeh, has said she […]

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Old Naira notes: Nigerians will lose hard-earned money over CBN’s deadline – Experts

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Economic experts have said Nigerians would lose their hard-earned money over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s refusal to extend the […]

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2023: Vote in credible, God-fearing candidates – Ataoja of Osogbo charges residents

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Ataoja of Osogbo land, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, has urged electorates in Osun to vote for credible and God-fearing candidates […]

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Fuel scarcity: Buhari sets up 14-member committee to tackle supply, distribution bottlenecks

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of a 14-man Steering Committee on Petroleum Products Supply and Distribution management to find […]

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5 ships with petroleum products to berth at Lagos ports – NPA

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, on Tuesday said that five ships had arrived the Lagos Port Complex waiting to berth […]

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Nigerian economic landscape not favouring Northerners, says Arewa forum

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Ahead of the upcoming general elections, the Arewa Economic Renewal Forum, AERF, has challenged the political class to bring forth […]

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SON to digitise operations for effective delivery

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Director General, Standard Organization of Nigeria, Farouk Salim, has said that the organisation has made progress in its drive […]

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200 young unaccompanied asylum-seekers missing in UK –Minister

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Two hundred children who arrived in the United Kingdom seeking asylum without their parents in the last 18 months are […]

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Nigeria students must vote, tweeps lament disenfranchisement moves

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

As the general election inches closer, some Nigerians on Twitter are lamenting and protesting on the microblogging app alleged moves […]

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Buhari constitutes committee to tackle petroleum scarcity problem

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday approved the constitution of a 14-man Steering Committee on Petroleum Products Supply and Distribution management […]

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Stakeholders urge FG to amend NDDC Act

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Stakeholders have urged the presidency to initiate the process of amending the act establishing the Niger Delta Development Commission to […]

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Elections: FRSC cautions convoy drivers against recklessness

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

As political activities intensify across the country in the build up to the 2023 general elections, the Federal Road Safety […]

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Ortom presents official vehicles to LG deputy chairmen, spends N40. 7m to train youths

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has presented official vehicles to the 23 Deputy Chairmen of Local Government Councils in the […]

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FG registers informal sector trade union

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige The Federal Government on Tuesday presented a letter of approval of registration to […]

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Pantami counts gains as MAFAB rolls out 5G services

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami and the Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, Prof […]

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Reps to criminalise govt loan abuse, excess public debt

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

FILE: Members of the House of Representatives at plenary The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill […]

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Senate confirms reappointment of ICPC commissioners

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed seven nominees for reappointment as commissioners in the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences […]

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NDLEA seeks community support against drug abuse

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has called on traditional rulers, religious and community leaders to support the agency in […]

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Ekpa was paid $1m to destroy Obi’s chances —Ohanaeze 

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The apex socio-cultural organisation in Igboland, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has urged Simon Ekpa to return the alleged $1million he […]

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Constitution review: Senate laments frustration of LG autonomy

By Ifunanya / January 25, 2023

The Senate on Monday expressed disappointment over acts of some state assemblies that tended to frustrate the Local Government Autonomy […]

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