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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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Biafra: Finland acting as stooge for Nigeria on continued detention of Ekpa - Orabueze alleges

Biafra Leader’s Deputy Accuses Finland of Bowing to Nigeria Over Activist’s Detention

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

A heated controversy has erupted between Finland and the Biafran community, with Ngozi Orabueze, the Deputy Prime Minister of the […]

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Nigerian Customs begins digital currency declaration at Abuja airport, records 69 transactions — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Customs Records 69 Currency Declarations with New Electronic Form at Abuja Airport

By Ifunanya / May 7, 2025

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant milestone in its efforts to strengthen border controls and enhance financial […]

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WHO decries 33-year life expectancy gap between rich, poor countries — Daily Nigerian

WHO Report Highlights 30 Year Life Expectancy Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

A stark reminder of the vast inequalities that exist in our world has been highlighted by the World Health Organization […]

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Nnamdi Kanu moves to stop further violation of his rights, demands trial within reasonable time

Nnamdi Kanu Wanted Parts of Kogi and Benue to Join Biafra

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been accused of wanting parts of Kogi and […]

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South Africa's DA party goes to court over employment equity quota

South Africa’s DA Party Challenges Employment Equity Law in Court, Sparking Fresh Tensions with ANC

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

A major crisis is unfolding in South Africa’s government of national unity as the Democratic Alliance (DA) party takes the […]

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EFCC explains arrest, detention of VDM — Daily Nigerian

EFCC Arrests Social Media Influencer VeryDarkMan Over Alleged Financial Crimes

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

In a significant move, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested and detained Martins Otse, a popular social […]

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Gov Sule denies endorsing any candidate for 2027 election

Nasarawa State Governor Facilitates Return of Displaced Bassa Communities After Seven Years

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

In a significant breakthrough, the Bassa ethnic group has finally returned to their ancestral homes in Toto Local Government Area, […]

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Tunisia jails opponents, critics of President Saied

Tunisia Hands Down Harsh Prison Sentences to Opposition Figures

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

TunisiaCracks Down on Opposition: Lengthy Jail Terms Spark Outrage In a move that has sent shockwaves across the globe, Tunisia […]

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NDLEA arrests 62,595 drug suspects, convicts 11,628 offenders across Nigeria — Daily Nigerian

NDLEA Arrests 62,595 Drug Suspects and Convicts 11,628 Offenders in Four Years

By Ifunanya / May 6, 2025

In a significant stride towards combating the drug menace, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the arrest […]

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