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Ibori’s loyalists dump PDP

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Deputy President of the Senate and Delta State governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, on Sunday […]

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Presidential election: Ohanaeze to meet Arewa, Northern youths

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Barely 33 days to the 2023 presidential election, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide on Sunday disclosed plans to meet with Arewa […]

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2023 election: Ogun declares holidays for PVC collection

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Ogun State Government has declared Tuesday and Wednesday as work-free days for workers in the state public service. This […]

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PSC asks FG to stop 10,000 constables salaries

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Police Service Commission has asked the Accountant-General of the Federation to  halt the capture of 10,000 constables who recently […]

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Mobile subscriptions hit 222 million amidst SIM-NIN restrictions

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The number of mobile subscriptions in Nigeria rose to 222.23 million in 2022 despite the implementation of the Federal Government’s […]

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NDLEA nabs blind grandpa, leper for drug trafficking

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a blind 67-year-old grandpa, Aliyu Adebiyi, and a leper, Haruna Abdullahi, for […]

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Gov. Tambuwal assents to 2 bills, inaugurates Almajiri Education Model

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Sunday assented to two executive Bills and inaugurated the Almajiri Nizzamiyah Education Model, […]

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NNPP campaign council woos Atiku to support Kwankwaso

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Rabiu Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, has advised Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]

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Gunmen kill 4 in Bauchi community as police bust kidnappers’ armoury

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four persons by unidentified gunmen at Gambar Sabon-Layi community in […]

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CAN reacts to murder of Catholic Rev. Fr. Isaac Achi

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has sympathised with the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria and the entire Catholic faithful in […]

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Benue: FG’s complicity in herdsmen attacks has been my pain since 2015 – Ortom

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has accused the Federal Government of complicity in herdsmen attacks on citizens of the state, […]

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UI female lecturer petitions Senate, VC summoned

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Senate has summoned the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof Kayode Adebowale, over an alleged assault, conspiracy […]

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MKO Abiola’s wife sues IGP, demands N100bn

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba Prof. Zainab Abiola, the wife of the winner of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, […]

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ASUU protests as FG pays incomplete check-off dues

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke The Federal Government has released half of November 2022 check-off dues deducted from the salaries […]

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Osun 2023: LP accuses PDP of destroying billboards

By Ifunanya / January 23, 2023

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ijesaland has been accused of destroying the campaign billboards of Gideon Aloba. Aloba is […]

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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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