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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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China reacts to Gabon presidential election

China reacts to Gabon presidential election

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

China has commented on the victory of Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s interim president, who won the first presidential election […]

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Police clarify arms smuggling incident involving officer in Abuja

Police clarify arms smuggling incident involving officer in Abuja

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has denied a viral social media report claiming that a police inspector was […]

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Gov Idris sets up committee on power outages in Kebbi

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has constituted a high-level committee to investigate and proffer solutions to the persistent power outages […]

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Kano Police issues fire safety alert amid heatwave

Kano Police issues fire safety alert amid heatwave

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has issued a strong public alert urging residents to adopt fire safety measures following a […]

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Matawalle fires back at Lawal over empty treasury allegation

Matawalle fires back at Lawal over empty treasury allegation

By Ifunanya / April 22, 2025

The Minister of State for Defence and immediate past governor of Zamfara State, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has pushed back […]

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Tinubu arrives in Abuja after visit to France

Tinubu arrives in Abuja after visit to France

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following his visit to France. He was received at the presidential wing of […]

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Russia suspends drone attack on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Russia won’t abandon allies for America’s sake – Official

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

A Russian government official, Alexander Alimov, has stated that Moscow will not abandon its allies while resuming talks with the […]

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag stolen with $3,000 in cash

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

A bag belonging to Homeland Security Secretary, Kristi Noem, was stolen on Sunday night. A DHS spokesperson confirmed to NBC […]

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Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis' death

Vatican reveals cause of Pope Francis’ death

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Vatican on Monday disclosed that Pope Francis died of a stroke. It stated that Pope Francis fell into a […]

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No jail break in Borstal Training Institute Ilorin - Nigerian Correctional Service

No jail break in Borstal Training Institute Ilorin – Nigerian Correctional Service

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Nigerian Correctional Service, Kwara State Command, has dismissed reports of alleged jailbreak on Monday in Ilorin, at the Borstal […]

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