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Renowned cleric gunned down in Plateau

Violence in Plateau State Leaves 12 Dead and Several Injured in Separate Attacks on Herders and Cows

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

Violence has erupted in Plateau State, Nigeria, with a series of deadly attacks leaving multiple casualties in its wake. On […]

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Akpabio names Bayelsa senator, Konbowei SSDC committee chairman

Akpabio Names Senator Konbowei Chairman of South-South Development Commission Committee

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

In a significant move, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has appointed Dr. Benson Friday Konbowei, the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, as […]

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a revered Kenyan author dies at 87

Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Renowned Kenyan Author and Champion of Social Justice, Dies at 87

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

Renowned Kenyan Author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Passes Away at 87 The literary world is mourning the loss of Ngũgĩ wa […]

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Federal Mortgage Bank begs Abia govt to help in recovery of unpaid loans from civil servants

Federal Mortgage Bank Seeks Abia State’s Help to Recover Unpaid Loans from Civil Servants

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

In a bid to address pending payments, the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria has reached out to the Abia State […]

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Activist moves to join FCTA in suit seeking to compel UNIPORT to produce FCDA director's academic records

Jigawa State High Court Acquits Young Man of Robbery Charges Due to Lack of Evidence

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

A significant ruling was handed down by the Jigawa state High Court, as a young man, Isah Usman, also known […]

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600 days of war: Gaza faces grief and starvation

Gaza War Reaches 600 Days of Devastation and Humanitarian Crisis

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

Gaza Crisis: Desperation Deepens as War Reaches 600 Days The Gaza Strip is grappling with an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, as […]

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President Tinubu issues statement on 2nd term anniversary (Full Text)

Two Years of Renewed Hope: Nigeria’s Path to Economic Stability and Growth

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

Nigeria Marks Two Years of Renewed Hope Agenda, Celebrates Economic and Security Progress As Nigeria marks the second anniversary of […]

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Kenyan literary icon Ngugi wa Thiong’o dead

Ngugi wa Thiong’o Dies at 87

By Ifunanya / May 29, 2025

The literary world is mourning the loss of a giant with the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a renowned Kenyan […]

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Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria's commitment to ECOWAS — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to ECOWAS on 50th Anniversary

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on the […]

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ECOWAS beacon of African unity - Tinubu

Tinubu Celebrates ECOWAS 50th Anniversary Committing Nigeria to Regional Development and Integration

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

In a significant acknowledgement of regional cooperation, President Bola Tinubu has praised the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) […]

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South African town wakes up to elephant seal hobbling down its streets

Lost at Sea: Two-Ton Elephant Seal’s Wild Detour Through South African Town Ends in Dramatic Rescue

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

In a bizarre incident that left residents of a coastal town in South Africa stunned, a large elephant seal was […]

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AIG Garba Ahmed takes over as zonal police chief in Kano

New Police Chief Takes Over in Kano and Jigawa States

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force has recently appointed a new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Garba Ahmed, to oversee Zone One, […]

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Court orders remand of notorious Kano drug dealer, Sulaiman Danwawu — Daily Nigerian

Notorious Drug Dealer Danwawu Remanded in Custody by Kano Court

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

In a significant blow to the illicit drug trade in Nigeria, a federal high court in Kano State has ordered […]

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Niger Assembly Speaker tasks forum of former legislators to drive growth, development

Niger State Speaker Urges Former Legislators to Unite for Development

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

In a move aimed at harnessing the collective experience and wisdom of former lawmakers, the Speaker of the Niger State […]

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Tinubu backs FRSC night patrol, tech upgrades – Corps Marshal — Daily Nigerian

Tinubu’s Administration Boosts Road Safety with Increased Funding and Technology

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

Nigeria’s Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has experienced significant advancements in funding, technology, and operational reach, thanks to President Bola […]

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South Africa offers to buy LNG in trade deal proposal to US

South Africa Offers US LNG Deal to Secure Tariff-Free Vehicle Exports

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

In a bid to strengthen economic ties and protect its struggling economy, South Africa has proposed a significant trade deal […]

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Family files stay of execution over former minister's legal claims to their estate

Ex Minister Challenges Court Ruling on Estate Ownership in Cross River State

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

A land dispute in Cross River state, Nigeria, has taken a dramatic turn after a former Minister of Finance, Anthony […]

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I won't attend PDP meetings until Wike, Ortom are expelled – Sule Lamido — Daily Nigerian

Sule Lamido Demands Expulsion of Wike and Ortom from PDP

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

A former Nigerian governor, Sule Lamido, has taken a bold stance against certain members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), […]

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‘He was butchered’ - Shehu Sani laments killing of Kano DPO by protesters

Former Senator Condemns Gruesome Murder of Police Officer by Mob in Kano State

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

A horrific incident has unfolded in Kano State, Nigeria, where a mob brutally murdered the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of […]

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Tinubu greets Rotimi Amaechi on 60th birthday — Daily Nigerian

President Tinubu Celebrates Rotimi Amaechi’s 60th Birthday

By Ifunanya / May 28, 2025

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu recently extended warm birthday wishes to Rotimi Amaechi, the former Minister of Transportation, as he celebrated […]

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