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IWD 2025: We'll ensure gender equality in electoral process — INEC

INEC refutes ADC claims on voter registration figures

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has disputed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the […]

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Emir of Zazzau to receive Caliphate Award in Sokoto — Daily Nigerian

Emir of Zazzau receives Caliphate Award for preserving heritage

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

The Centre for Intellectual Services on the Sokoto Caliphate has announced the recipients of the 2025 Caliphate Award, with the […]

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We’ll deny you visa if you’re traveling to give birth — US tells Nigerians

Nigeria US Visa Cancellation Sparks Concern

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

The Nigerian government has remained silent following reports of the United States Embassy canceling visas granted to the country’s citizens. […]

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Where there's will, there's way, by Sulaiman Bala Idris — Daily Nigerian

Dauda Lawal Turns 60 Governor Transforms Zamfara State

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

Dauda Lawal, the governor of Zamfara State in Nigeria, is marking a significant milestone today, September 2nd, 2025, as he […]

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Benue Govt collaborates with ICPC in fighting corruption

Benue bans kindergarten graduation parties

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

The Benue State Government has implemented a ban on graduation parties for kindergarten, nursery, and primary school pupils, effective immediately. […]

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Morocco wins CHAN title for record third time

Morocco Wins CHAN Title For Third Time Beating Madagascar

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

Morocco has won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for a record third time, defeating Madagascar 3-2 in the final. The […]

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Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality

Burkina Faso bans homosexuality with prison terms

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

Burkina Faso’s parliament has unanimously passed a law that bans homosexuality, with offenders facing prison sentences of two to five […]

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‎I deeply appreciate your loyalty,Tinubu hails Shettima at 59 — Daily Nigerian

Tinubu praises Vice President Shettima on 59th birthday

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Vice President Kashim Shettima on the occasion of his 59th birthday, acknowledging […]

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Group decries delays in N95bn Bali–Serti–Gembu road project

Taraba Road Crisis Sparks Renewed Calls for Government Intervention

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

A group of campaigners, who recently launched the #FixGembuRoad Campaign, has reiterated its call for urgent government intervention in the […]

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Malami's convoy attacked in Kebbi, police begin investigation — Daily Nigerian

Malami attack sparks investigation in Kebbi

By Ifunanya / September 2, 2025

An investigation has been launched by the Kebbi State Police Command into an attack on the convoy of former Nigerian […]

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