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Stay vigilant, intensify strikes - Air Chief tells troops during operational visit to Katsina

Nigerian Air Force Chief Urges Troops to Remain Focused on National Security Amid 61st Anniversary Celebrations

By Ifunanya / May 14, 2025

As the Nigerian Air Force celebrates its 61st anniversary, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, […]

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Court berates Natasha for wrong use of social media in a suit by Ali Bello

Court Berates Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Wrongful Use of Social Media Against Kogi Chief of Staff

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a recent court ruling, a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Nigeria has criticized Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for misusing […]

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CDS lauds Nigerian troops over operational achievements in North-west — Daily Nigerian

Chief of Defence Staff Commends Troops for Commitment in Combating Security Challenges

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a show of appreciation for their unwavering dedication, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, commended the troops […]

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Trump, Saudi crown prince sign a host of agreements

Trump Signs Key Agreements with Saudi Arabia on Middle East Trip

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

US President Trump Signs Historic Agreements with Saudi Arabia, Eyes $1 Trillion Investment In a significant move to bolster economic […]

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Why I appointed Sule Lamido as Nigeria's foreign minister — Obasanjo

Obasanjo Explains Why He Chose Sule Lamido as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister in 1999

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has shed light on why he appointed Sule Lamido, the ex-governor of Jigawa State, as […]

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Nigerian govt begins overhaul of DisCos — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Launches Electricity Distribution Sector Reform with Pilot Overhaul of Underperforming DisCos

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

Nigeria Launches Major Electricity Reform Initiative In a bid to revamp its struggling electricity distribution sector, the Federal Government of […]

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Spanish coach Riveiro leaves South African club amid Al Ahly link

José Riveiro Leaves Orlando Pirates Amid Rumors of Al Ahly Move Ahead of 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a significant development, Spanish coach José Riveiro has parted ways with South African football club Orlando Pirates, effective immediately. […]

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Police arrest student for allegedly killing own friend in Nasarawa

Nigeria Police Arrest 239 Suspects in Kogi State for Various Crimes

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a significant crackdown on crime, the Nigeria Police force has apprehended 239 suspects in Kogi State for a range […]

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UN accuses Russia of downing MH17 flight killing 298 people — Daily Nigerian

UN Aviation Agency Rules Russia Responsible for Downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a landmark decision, the United Nations aviation agency has ruled that Russia is responsible under international law for the […]

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Niger Gov Bago pledges to revamp state-owned media outfits

Niger State Government to Revamp State-Owned Media Organizations with Improved Power Supply

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a significant move to enhance the media landscape in Niger State, Governor Mohammed Bago has announced plans to revamp […]

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Birnin Kebbi thrown into total darkness as transmission towers collapse 

Kebbi State Plunged into Darkness as Three Transmission Towers Collapse Near Yauri Town

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

A sudden and devastating power outage has struck the city of Birnin Kebbi and surrounding communities in Kebbi State, Nigeria, […]

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White South Africans welcomed in US not "refugees", South African leaders and scholars say

US Welcomes White South African ‘Refugees’ Amid Dispute Over Genocide Claims and Refugee Status

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

A controversy has emerged over the recent arrival of a group of white South Africans in the United States, who […]

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Nigeria Aims to Generate 100 Billion Dollars from Creative Industry by 2030

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a bold move to boost the Nigerian economy, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu […]

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Everyone’s attacking Obi, while he worries about Nigeria — Former NERC chair, Amadi

Former NERC Chairman Condemns Government Officials’ Attacks on Peter Obi Amid Focus on Nigeria’s Socio-Economic Challenges

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

The ongoing barrage of criticism against Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, by senior government officials in Nigeria […]

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Gov. Lawal inaugurates cash transfer programme for 448,000 beneficiaries — Daily Nigerian

Zamfara Governor Launches Cash Transfer Program for 448000 Vulnerable Households

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

In a significant move to support vulnerable households, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara inaugurated a cash transfer programme aimed at […]

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Security forces intervene as Zamfara town comes under heavy attack

Nigerian Soldiers Repel ISWAP Attack on Borno Town

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

A daring attack by ISWAP terrorists on Marte town in Borno State, Nigeria, was thwarted by the bravery and swift […]

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Kenya welcomes Finnish President Stubb for state visit

Finland and Kenya Strengthen Ties Through Historic State Visit and New Agreements

By Ifunanya / May 13, 2025

Historic Visit Strengthens Kenya-Finland Ties: A New Era of Cooperation In a groundbreaking move, Finland’s President Alexander Stubb has embarked […]

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49 white South Africans head to US under Trump refugee offer

US Welcomes First Wave of White South African Refugees Amid Controversy Over Trump’s Relocation Program

By Ifunanya / May 12, 2025

In a historic move, a group of 49 white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, departed from their homeland on a […]

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Burkina Faso forces killed 100 civilians in March – HRW

Burkina Faso Government Forces Accused of Killing 100 Civilians in Ethnic Violence

By Ifunanya / May 12, 2025

Mass Killing in Burkina Faso: Government Forces Accused of Killing Over 100 Civilians A devastating report from Human Rights Watch […]

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Trump to slash pharmaceutical prices by 30% to 80% — Daily Nigerian

US President Trump to Sign Executive Order to Lower Prescription Drug Prices by 30 to 80 Percent

By Ifunanya / May 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to significantly lower the prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products in the […]

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