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Buhari approves N1.9trn for NNPC road projects

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, request to invest N1.9 trillion in the reconstruction […]

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UI ASUU re-elects chair, others amid tension

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Academic Staff Union of Universities, the University of Ibadan branch, has re-elected its chairman, Ayo Akinwole, for another term […]

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Jega, Miyetti Allah seek solution to farmers-herders conflict

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has appointed the former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Attahiru […]

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Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe score in Saudi-PSG exhibition match

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo recovered from a punch in the face to score twice against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday in a lively […]

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You’re not powerful enough to tackle Russia, China – Lavrov to America

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Russian government has accused the United States of attempting to “contain” Moscow and China. The accusation came from Russia’s […]

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Olanipekun seeks govt attention for courtrooms

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Chairman, Body of Benchers, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has called for urgent intervention on the state of courtrooms in […]

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Kanu critical in South-East security conversation – Soludo

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Nnamdi Kanu The Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, has said that the release of the […]

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COVID-19: WHO records 13 million cases in 28 days

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The World Health Organisation recorded nearly 13 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections and almost 53,000 deaths globally from December […]

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BBTitans: First twist as Biggie introduces new housemates

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Barely a few days into the ongoing television reality show, Big Brother Titans, four new housemates have been introduced to […]

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Nigerian troops eliminate 10 terrorists, recover arms in Katsina, Kebbi, Zamfara

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Troops of Operation Forest Sanity have eliminated 10 terrorists and recovered cache of arms and ammunition in recent encounters in […]

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ATMs begin dispensing new naira notes in Lagos

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria’s plan of ensuring that Nigerians have access to its newly-redesigned naira notes via the ATMs […]

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Man, 28, in police net for raping 8-year-old girl

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

The Police Command in Kebbi has arrested one Zayyanu Abubakar, alias Chinnaka, for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl in Wasagu, […]

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Buhari will now admit knowing nothing about economy, foreign affairs – Obasanjo

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said that the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari does not really understand the economy. Obasanjo […]

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Murdered Catholic priest: Niger govt to build new parish in honour of Fr Isaac Achi at Kaffin-Koro

By Ifunanya / January 20, 2023

Niger State Government has disclosed plans to build a new Parish in Kafin-Koro in honour of late Rev. Father Isaac […]

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Atiku decries explosion at APC rally in Rivers

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has decried the explosion that took place during an All […]

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EPL: Man City comeback stuns Spurs

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Manchester City’s Algerian midfielder Riyad Mahrez (L) scores the team’s fourth goal past Tottenham Hotspur’s French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris during […]

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Nigerian-born Michael Mmoh advances to Australian Open third round

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Michael Mmoh of the US reacts after a point against Germany’s Alexander Zverev during their men’s singles match on day […]

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Minister confirms no tenure extension for Police IG

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Minister of Police Affairs, Mohammed Dingyadi said the appointment of Usman Baba as the Inspector-General of Police is for a […]

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Police foil another attempt by agitators to hoist Biafra flag in Bakassi

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Detachment of the Nigeria Police are reported to have foiled another attempt by a group suspected to Biafra Nations League […]

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Anyaoku at 90, decries Nigeria’s decline

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Dr. Emeka Anyaoku A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Emeka Anyaoku, has decried Nigeria’s decline, […]

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