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Peter Obi reacts to 'disturbing UTME results', urges urgent education reforms

Peter Obi Slams Tinubu’s Government Over Widespread Corruption

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

In a scathing critique, former Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi has lambasted the administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it […]

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In Congo, supporters of Cardinal Ambongo hope he will become pope

Congolese Catholics Cheer for Cardinal Ambongo to Become First African Pope

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

Hopes High in the Democratic Republic of Congo for an African Pope As the world watches the Vatican’s election of […]

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Rivers High Court judges proceed on Easter vacation April 14

Jigawa State Judiciary Launches Revised Rules to Enhance Justice Delivery System

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

In a significant move to enhance the delivery of justice, the Jigawa State Judiciary has introduced its newly revised Rules […]

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Rivers: Suspension of Fubara, Odu paints Nigeria in negative light — GEJ

Ex President Goodluck Jonathan Warns Against One Party State in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan has sounded the alarm over the country’s potential drift into a one-party state, warning that […]

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PSG beat Arsenal to zoom into Champions League final — Daily Nigerian

PSG Reaches Champions League Final with 2-1 Win Over Arsenal

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain is one step closer to achieving their long-awaited dream of winning the Champions League. The French champions secured […]

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War: Putin has no interest in peace - EU reacts to Russia's bombardment of Ukraine

Russia Orders Three Day Ceasefire with Ukraine for WWII Anniversary Amid Ongoing Conflict

By Ifunanya / May 8, 2025

A three-day truce between Russia and Ukraine has officially begun, coincide with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations. Russian […]

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75,000 Danfo commercial buses ply Lagos roads – LAMATA — Daily Nigerian

Lagos Needs High Capacity Buses for Mass Transportation

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

Lagos, Nigeria’s most populous city, is taking significant strides towards transforming its transportation system. Abimbola Akinajo, Managing Director of the […]

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Troops foil kidnap attack, neutralise several terrorists in Borno

Nigerian Troops Repel Terrorist Attack Neutralizing Scores of Insurgents

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

In a significant operation, troops from Operation Hadin Kai successfully repelled a terrorist attack on their location in Izge, resulting […]

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SEC begins tech adoption assessment for capital market — Daily Nigerian

SEC Begins Technology Adoption Assessment for Capital Market Operators

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a technology adoption assessment for registered capital market operators. This move […]

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Clark: Labour of our heroes in vain - Peter Obi shades Soyinka, Adeboye, Buhari, others

Peter Obi Questions Silence of Jonathan Era Protesters Amidst Nigeria’s Worsening State

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

Nigeria’s political landscape has been thrown into the spotlight once again, as former presidential candidate Peter Obi questions the silence […]

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Benue governor rejects Reps committee invitation — Daily Nigerian

Benue Governor Refuses to Appear Before House of Representatives Committee

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

In a significant development, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has announced his decision not to honour an invitation from […]

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Kenya sentences four men for trying to smuggle ants out of the country

Four Men Jailed for Smuggling Thousands of Live Queen Ants from Kenya

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

Kenyan Court Cracks Down on Wildlife Trafficking: Four Men Sentenced for Smuggling Queen Ants In a groundbreaking ruling, a court […]

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

Abuja Activist Seeks Academic Records of FCDA Director Amid Discrepancies

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

A high-stakes court battle is unfolding in Abuja, Nigeria, as activist Njoku Ifeanyichukwu seeks to uncover the truth about a […]

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Nigeria loses N1.3bn to tomato ebola in three states -- Minister — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Loses N1.3 Billion to Tomato Leaf Miner Outbreak Amid Rising Food Inflation

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

Nigeria is facing a significant crisis in its agricultural sector, with the outbreak of Tuta absoluta, commonly known as the […]

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Germany urges India, Pakistan to avert escalation of conflict

Germany Urges India and Pakistan to Avoid Escalation After Missile Strikes

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

Tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a boiling point, prompting Germany to urge both nations to exercise restraint and […]

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Tinubu's performance attracting defections to APC, says Gov. Sule — Daily Nigerian

Nasarawa Governor Attributes Defections to APC to President Tinubu’s Performance

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

A wave of defections to the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria has sparked intense debate, with many prominent politicians joining […]

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Ukrainian drone attack disrupts Chinese President Xi’s visit

Ukraine Attacks Moscow with Drones as Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives for WWII Victory Day

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

A significant escalation in tensions between Ukraine and Russia unfolded on Wednesday as Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow for the third […]

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Harassment, intimidation scaring many young Nigerians away from journalism practice -- Fisayo Soyombo — Daily Nigerian

Fisayo Soyombo Explains Why Young People Are Afraid to Become Journalists in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

In Nigeria, the journalism profession is facing a daunting challenge as many young people are being deterred from pursuing a […]

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Kano government moves to regulate water prices

Kano State to Standardize Water Prices to Curb Exploitation by Private Vendors

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

In a bid to protect its residents from exploitation, the Kano State Government has announced plans to standardize the retail […]

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'Did I say that?' - Trump U-turns on calling Zelensky dictator

Trump Condemns Russia’s Ejection from G8, Blames Obama and Trudeau

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

In a recent statement, President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Russia’s exclusion from the Group of Eight, now known […]

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