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95% of fevers in Lagos not malaria – Commissioner — Daily Nigerian

Lagos State Sees 95% of Fevers Misdiagnosed as Malaria Amid Looming Antimicrobial Resistance Crisis

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

A groundbreaking revelation has emerged in Lagos, Nigeria, where a staggering 95 out of every 100 fevers are not caused […]

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Kogi SDP slams ban on rallies, tags it an attack on democracy

Kogi Governor Blames Northeast and Northwest Military Operations for Influx of Criminals in the State

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has shed light on the security challenges facing his state, attributing some of the […]

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Naira strengthens steadily against Dollar — Daily Nigerian

Naira Appreciates to N1547 36 Against Dollar at Official Market

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

The Nigerian Naira showed a notable improvement in value on Friday, with a significant gain at the official market. According […]

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Benue crisis: IDPs facing neglect, untold suffering - Youth leader, Alidu provides fresh insight

Benue Youth Leader Speaks Out on Massacres and Displacement Amidst Ethnic Cleansing and Land Grabbing Allegations

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

Benue State in Nigeria is grappling with a dire security crisis, marked by a series of gruesome attacks that have […]

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Rwandan opposition leader Ingabire arrested in connection with alleged plot to overthrow president

Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire Arrested on Charges of Inciting Public Disorder

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

Rwandan Opposition Leader Victoire Ingabire Arrested Again In a move that has sent shockwaves through Rwanda’s political landscape, opposition leader […]

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Refugees in Kenyan camp face hunger after USAID funding freeze

US Funding Cuts Leave Thousands of Refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma Camp on Brink of Starvation

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

US Funding Cuts Leave Refugees at Kakuma Camp on Brink of Starvation In the sprawling Kakuma Refugee Camp in northwestern […]

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Flamengo stun Chelsea in Club World Cup 3-1 — Daily Nigerian

Flamengo Overturns Deficit to Beat Chelsea 3-1 in Club World Cup Match

By Ifunanya / June 21, 2025

Flamengo staged an impressive comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D match on Friday, marking […]

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El-Rufai: He’s an asset but has weakness to work on - SDP chieftain

SDP Candidate Blasts President Tinubu for Not Visiting Benue Town After Herdsmen Killings

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

In a scathing critique, Adewole Adebayo, the presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 general elections, has […]

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NERC orders GenCos to integrate operations with SCADA by December 31 — Daily Nigerian

Nigerian Electricity Regulator Orders Power Generators to Integrate with National Grid System by December 31

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and stability of Nigeria’s power grid, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) […]

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Natasha: Truth must prevail over theatrics - CSO reacts to senator's arraignment

Civil Society Group Commends Arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Criminal Defamation

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

The recent arraignment of Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on […]

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178 transmission towers vandalised within six months - TCN

Vandals Destroy 178 Nigerian Power Transmission Towers in First Half of 2025

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

A disturbing trend of vandalism has hit Nigeria’s power infrastructure, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) revealing that 178 […]

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Kenya court sentences two to jail terms for aiding 2019 hotel attackk

Kenyan Court Sentences Two Men to 30 Years for Aiding Al-Shabaab in 2019 Nairobi Hotel Attack

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

Kenya Court Hands Down 30-Year Sentence to Al-Shabaab Accomplices In a significant ruling, a Kenyan court has sentenced two men […]

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Gov. Lawal seeks reflection on values of sacrifice, obediences — Daily Nigerian

Zamfara State Now Pays Highest Salary to Doctors in Northern Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

In a significant move to boost the healthcare sector in Zamfara State, Nigeria, Governor Dauda Lawal has approved a salary […]

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Heavy rainfall alert: Kwara issues flood warning to Jebba, Moro communities

Kwara State Government Warns Residents to Relocate Amid Flood Risk Alert

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

As the rainy season reaches its peak, the Kwara State Government in Nigeria has issued a warning to residents living […]

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Nasarawa govt threatens to shut mining companies over negligence in community responsibility

Nasarawa State Government Threatens to Shut Down Mining Companies Over Environmental and Social Responsibility Violations

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

In a bold move to protect the environment and public health, the Nasarawa State Government has issued a stern warning […]

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Telecom services crucial for national security

NCC Highlights Importance of Telecommunications in National Security

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

In a bid to underscore the importance of effective communication in national security, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has emphasized […]

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Protests in Kenya set to escalate, warns political analyst

Kenya Protests Set to Intensify Amid Police Brutality and Unfulfilled Demands for Accountability

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

Kenya Teeters on the Brink of Escalating Protests Amid Police Brutality and Unfulfilled Demands A storm is brewing in Kenya, […]

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South Africa declares state of disaster following severe weather

South Africa Declares National Disaster After Deadly Floods Leave 92 Dead and Thousands Homeless

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

South Africa has been hit by severe weather, prompting the government to declare a national disaster. Last week, several parts […]

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DR Congo's new opposition coalition launched in Kinshasa

New Opposition Platform in Democratic Republic of Congo Vows to Fight Corruption and Predatory System

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

A New Wave of Change in the Democratic Republic of Congo In a move that promises to shake the foundations […]

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China, Egypt FMs discuss Middle East escalation in phone call

China and Egypt Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East Amid Escalating Tensions

By Ifunanya / June 20, 2025

Middle East Tensions Spark Urgent Call for Peace from China and Egypt In a significant diplomatic effort, China’s Foreign Minister […]

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