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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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Nasarawa: Police deny allegation of releasing murder suspect after taking bribe

Adhere to fire preventive measures – Police warn Kano residents

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Kano State Police Command have urged the public to exercise caution and adhere to preventive measures to mitigate risks […]

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Tinubu returns from France amid criticism over insecurity

Tinubu returns from France amid criticism over insecurity

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria today, April 21, 2025, after a work visit to France, […]

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CBEX crash: EFCC, INTERPOL begin probe as Nigerians lose trillion to ponzi scheme

CBEX: SCUML certificate not clearance to operate – EFCC

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed the claims that the defunct digital asset trading platform, CBEX, was […]

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Power you hold is not for personal gain, remember the poor - Cleric tells political leaders

Power you hold is not for personal gain, remember the poor – Cleric tells political leaders

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

A cleric, Bishop Chris Ewvie Kwakpovwe, has advised political office holders across the country to remember that the power they […]

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Fire guts shops, classrooms in Kano’s Rijiyar Zaki — Fire service

Fire guts shops, classrooms in Kano’s Rijiyar Zaki — Fire service

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

A fire outbreak on Sunday afternoon gutted several shops, vehicles, and classrooms at Rijiyar Zaki Kwanar Yan Kifi area of […]

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Kwara Muslim board gives payment deadline for 2025 Hajj

Kwara Muslim board gives payment deadline for 2025 Hajj

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has issued a deadline for intending pilgrims to complete their payments for the […]

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So-Safe Corps rescues 10 victims lured from Ghana, detained in Ogun building

So-Safe Corps rescues 10 victims lured from Ghana, detained in Ogun building

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has rescued ten victims who were deceitfully lured […]

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Oladunjoye helped stabilize our administration, defended our policies, programmes - Abiodun

Oladunjoye helped stabilize our administration, defended our policies, programmes – Abiodun

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration would miss the invaluable contributions of the late Comrade […]

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