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Tinubu arrives Katsina for two-day state visit

Tinubu Arrives in Katsina to Address Security Concerns, Commission Projects

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State, Nigeria, in a bid to address the growing security concerns that have […]

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Gavi offers $191m to boost Nigeria’s health system, immunisation — Daily Nigerian

Gavi Invests $191 Million to Boost Immunization in Nigeria, Targets 1.8 Million Unvaccinated Children

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

In a significant move to boost immunization coverage and reach underserved populations, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a substantial […]

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UNICEF marks World Malaria Day with rollout of new vaccine in Mali

UNICEF Launches Malaria Vaccine in Mali Amid Calls for More Effective Solutions

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

As the world marks World Malaria Day, the United Nations children’s organization UNICEF is rolling out the R21/Matrix-M vaccine in […]

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Rwanda commemorates the 1994 genocide that claimed at least 800,000 lives

Rwanda Genocide

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

Rwanda marked a somber occasion on Monday, commemorating the 1994 genocide that resulted in the loss of at least 800,000 […]

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DR Congo seeks to lift former president Kabila’s immunity over alleged war crimes

Kabila Faces War Crimes Charges

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

In a groundbreaking move, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has formally requested the removal of parliamentary immunity for […]

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Kenyan lawmaker shot dead in apparent assassination in Nairobi

Kenyan MP Shot Dead

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

A shocking incident has unfolded in Nairobi, Kenya, where a prominent opposition legislator, Charles Were, was fatally shot in a […]

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Thousands of people rally in support of Burkina Faso's transitional president

Burkina Faso Rally

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

In a massive display of solidarity, thousands of people gathered in Ougadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, to express their […]

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Tunisia: new Human Rights Watch report finds dramatic increase in politically motivated arrests

Tunisia Cracks Down

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

A stark warning has been issued by Human Rights Watch, revealing that Tunisia has significantly escalated its use of politically […]

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Libya hosts African volleyball championship

Libya Returns Strong

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

Libya is making a significant comeback in the world of African sports, and it’s doing so with a bang. The […]

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Gaza on the brink as aid ship attacked, fuel and medical supplies dwindle

Gaza Crisis Worsens

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point, with the United Nations warning that the territory is on […]

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Pope Francis Tribute

By Ifunanya / May 2, 2025

In a moving tribute, Catholic church members gathered at the Regina Mundi Catholic Church in Johannesburg, South Africa, to honor […]

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I wore one shirt for 4 years, my family couldn't feed - Amaechi

I wore one shirt for 4 years, my family couldn’t feed – Amaechi

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

A former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, has said that he wore a shirt and a trouser for nearly four […]

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We are investigating Shimite's death, husband not arrested - Police

We are investigating Shimite’s death, husband not arrested – Police

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Delta State Police Command has said it only placed Pastor Love David, the husband of late Chief Love Shimite […]

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2027: Nigerians will vote APC from top to bottom - Governor Sani

Buhari, El-Rufai, others should apologize to North – Gov Uba Sani

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that past leaders from the North in the last 20 years should […]

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Russia recaptures monastery in Kursk from Ukraine

Russia recaptures monastery in Kursk from Ukraine

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

Russian forces have recaptured a monastery in the Kursk region of Russia, where Ukrainian troops had been holed up. Quoting […]

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Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis' death

Africans in list of top contenders as Cardinals prepare to elect Pope Francis’ successor

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

As the Catholic world continues to mourn the passing of Pope Francis, preparations are underway for one of the Church’s […]

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NAMA begins validation of Ogun agro-cargo airport for commercial flights

NAMA begins validation of Ogun agro-cargo airport for commercial flights

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

Officials of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), on Monday, carried out flight checks at the the Gateway International Airport, […]

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Russian forces stage mass drone attack on Ukraine

Russian forces stage mass drone attack on Ukraine

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

Russian forces launched a mass overnight drone attack on residential areas of Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa, prompting fires […]

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Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis' death

Pope Francis’ Will emerges [Details]

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Will of Pope Francis has been published. Media Talk Africa reported that the Catholic Church worldwide was thrown into […]

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Arson attack: Osun JUSUN condemns burning of Ilesa High Court 2 building

Arson attack: Osun JUSUN condemns burning of Ilesa High Court 2 building

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Osun State chapter, has condemned the arson attack on the Osun State High […]

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