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Kano: NDLEA arrests 36, recovers illicit drugs in Sallah operation

NDLEA Arrests 36 Suspects Seizes Illicit Drugs in Kano Ahead of Eid-el-Kabir Celebrations

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

As the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations approach, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has taken proactive measures to […]

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Bomb explosion kills 9 travellers in Borno — Daily Nigerian

Boko Haram Kills 9 in Borno State with Improvised Explosive Devices

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

A devastating attack has struck a local bus stop in Mairari village, located in the Guzamala Local Government Area of […]

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Northwest University hikes fees despite state’s 50% reduction policy

Northwest University Hikes School Fees Despite State Government’s Reduction Policy

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

A significant development has unfolded at Northwest University, Kano, as the institution has announced a substantial hike in school fees […]

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Tinubu mourns Kano athletes involved in accident — Daily Nigerian

Ogun Governor Donates N22 Million to Families of Athletes Killed in Road Accident

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

In a heartwarming display of support, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has donated N1 million each to the families […]

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Bandits kill two in Katsina community attack

Bandits Raze Seven Villages in Zamfara State, Shut Down Key Road in Katsina State Amid Rising Attacks

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

A wave of violence has swept through Zamfara State in Nigeria, with at least seven villages near the capital city […]

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Gombe launches food supplement to curb child malnutrition

Gombe State Government Launches Locally Produced Food Supplement to Combat Child Malnutrition

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

In a significant move to combat child malnutrition, the Gombe State Government has launched the distribution of a locally produced […]

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Kano: Athletes' death avoidable – NNPP chieftain blames poor roads

NNPP Chieftain Blames Road Conditions for Deaths of 22 Athletes in Kano State Bus Accident

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

Tragedy struck in Nigeria when a vehicle carrying over 30 athletes from Kano State fell off a bridge, resulting in […]

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Benue Civil Protection Guards refutes alleged killing of personnel by herdsmen

Catholic Priests Condemn Government Inaction Amid Terrorist Attacks in Benue State Nigeria

By Ifunanya / June 2, 2025

A Wave of Terror Hits Benue State: Nigerian Catholic Priests Condemn Government Inaction The Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association has […]

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Nigeria risks more flooding due to slow implementation of 2025 budget -- NGO — Daily Nigerian

Nigerian NGO Blames Government for Flood Disaster Due to Delayed Budget Implementation

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A devastating flood disaster has struck Mokwa Local Area of Niger State, leaving 151 people dead and over 3,000 displaced. […]

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Lagos-Calabar coastal Highway unfinished, unfit for commissioning — NEFGAD

Nigeria Advocacy Group Criticizes Minister for Commissioning Partially Completed Highway Project

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A recent decision by Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, to present a 30-kilometre segment of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal […]

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Show how we violated concession agreement — Daily Nigerian

BUA Group Challenges Hadiza Bala Usman Over Port Concession Termination

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A recent development has unfolded in the dispute between the BUA Group and Hadiza Bala Usman, Special Adviser to President […]

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Resist plot to turn Nigeria into one-party state – Ex-Ekiti Gov, Odeyemi tells Nigerians

Coalition Demands Halt to Federal Funds for Zamfara and Benue Over Unconstitutional Governance

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

Nigeria’s democratic structure is facing a significant challenge as the Coalition for Democratic Governance in Africa (CDGA) urges the Federal […]

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Judiciary workers in Supreme Court, NJC, FHC pull out of planned JUSUN strike — Daily Nigerian

Supreme Court Workers Opt Out of Planned Strike Due to Chief Justice’s Intervention

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

In a surprise move, judiciary workers under the Supreme Court, National Judicial Council, and the Federal High Court have withdrawn […]

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Insecurity: Bauchi Govt bans farming, grazing around airport

Bauchi Government Enhances Airport Security with Farming Ban and Surveillance Boost

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

In a significant move to bolster security, the Bauchi State Government has forbidden all farming and grazing activities within the […]

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Development Bank of Nigeria disburses N1trn to MSMEs, creates 1.2m jobs – MD — Daily Nigerian

Development Bank of Nigeria Disburses Over N1 Trillion to MSMEs Creating 1.2 Million Jobs

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has achieved a remarkable milestone in its mission to enhance access to finance for […]

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Nigeria-Cameroon Border Motor Park Project Abandoned Amidst Controversy and Legal Issues

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A project that was once hailed as a significant boost to trade and travel between Nigeria and Cameroon has stalled, […]

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Coalition against Tinubu will fail, APC chieftain tells Atiku, others — Daily Nigerian

APC Chieftain Predicts Failure of Opposition Coalition Against Tinubu’s Re-election

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

In a bold statement, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a high-ranking official of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has declared that […]

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NECO distances self from fake Facebook account

NECO Disowns Fake Facebook Account Created to Defraud Public

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A warning has been issued by the National Examinations Council, NECO, regarding a fake Facebook account that has been opened […]

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NECO disowns fake facebook account — Daily Nigerian

NECO Disowns Fake Facebook Account Created to Defraud Public

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

A warning has been issued by the National Examinations Council, NECO, regarding a fake Facebook account that has been set […]

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Tinubu’s visit exposed failures of Kefas' administration – Former Envoy, Ardo

Methodist Bishop Urges Tinubu to Prioritize Nigerian Security Over Re-election Bid Amid Rising Insecurity

By Ifunanya / June 1, 2025

The safety of Nigerians has become a pressing concern, with the country facing an alarming rate of security challenges that […]

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