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Lagos APC hits back at Atiku over EFCC allegations 

Atiku slams Tinubu over Rivers governor suspension

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, has stated that the suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was […]

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No lives lost in fire incident at pilgrims’ hotel in Makkah – NAHCON — Daily Nigerian

Hajj 2026 fares payment delay concerns NAHCON chairman

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has expressed concerns over the delayed payment of 2026 Hajj fares by intending pilgrims. […]

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Mali military escorts vehicles after militants attack fuel trucks

Mali al-Qaida Militants Attack Fuel Convoys

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

Mali’s army has escalated efforts to secure a vital trade route after al-Qaida-linked militants launched a series of attacks on […]

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2026 Hajj: NAHCON pushes for earlier payment for intending pilgrims, meets Katsina Gov

Nigeria Hajj Payment Deadline Moved Up

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged intending pilgrims to make earlier payments to facilitate a smoother Hajj […]

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Nigerian govt introduces support fund for tertiary institution workers — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria reintroduces history in school curriculum

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

The Nigerian Federal Government has reintroduced the study of Nigerian history as a compulsory subject in the national basic education […]

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Kenyan court orders arrest of British national on charges of murdering a local woman

Kenya murder suspect arrest ordered by court

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

A Kenyan high court has issued an arrest warrant for a British national accused of murdering a 21-year-old local woman, […]

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Fact-finding committee links Plateau killings to ethnicity, infiltration from 5 states — Daily Nigerian

Plateau Attacks Kill 11749 People

By Ifunanya / September 18, 2025

A recent report by the Fact-Finding Committee on Incessant Attacks, Killings and Destruction in Plateau has revealed that at least […]

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South Africa: top police official testifies on criminal infiltration in justice system

South Africa Police Corruption Probe Begins

By Ifunanya / September 17, 2025

A high-ranking police official in South Africa has testified before a government-backed inquiry, alleging that the country’s police and justice […]

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Israeli attacks kill 17 people in Gaza — Daily Nigerian

Gaza conflict escalates with airstrikes claiming lives

By Ifunanya / September 17, 2025

Israeli forces have continued their offensive in the Gaza Strip, resulting in significant loss of life, according to reports from […]

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Surge in cybercrime fuelling visa restrictions for innocent Nigerians - EFCC warns

Cybercrime surge damages Nigeria’s reputation abroad

By Ifunanya / September 17, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed concerns that the rising incidence of cybercrime is contributing to stricter […]

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