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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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Ukraine under air raid alerts hours after one-day Russia ceasefire ends

Ukraine under air raid alerts hours after one-day Russia ceasefire ends

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

Ukraine has issued air raid alerts for Kyiv and the country’s eastern half as blasts shook the city of Mykolaiv […]

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Rivers: NASS ratified emergency rule in national interest - Senate Leader Bamidele

Easter: Senator Bamidele urges Nigerian leaders to shun divisive narratives

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele on Sunday celebrated with Christians worldwide to mark the resurrection of Jesus […]

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Sokoto: Bandits attack Kware town, kill one, burn popular market

Sokoto: Bandits attack Kware town, kill one, burn popular market

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

A deadly attack by suspected bandits in Kware town, the headquarters of Kware Local Government Area in Sokoto State, left […]

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Edo demolishes houses linked to kidnappers in Gov Okpebholo's senatorial district

Edo councils restrict movement of motorbike riders, suspend scrap dealers’ activities over insecurity

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The authorities of Etsako West Local Government Area have banned the movement of motorcycles, popularly known as okada, within the […]

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How Tinubu can go beyond 2027, make his political enemies scarce - Pastor Giwa

God won’t ask any preacher to teach prosperity – Pastor Giwa

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The senior pastor of The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Sunday said God won’t instruct preachers and […]

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Russia-Ukraine War: Putin didn't give order to extend Easter ceasefire - Kremlin

Russia-Ukraine War: Putin didn’t give order to extend Easter ceasefire – Kremlin

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin did not give an order to extend the Easter ceasefire amid the country’s ongoing war with […]

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Obaseki's consultants tried to shutdown EdoGIS database - Ikpasaja

Obaseki’s consultants tried to shutdown EdoGIS database – Ikpasaja

By Ifunanya / April 21, 2025

The managing director of the Edo State Geographic Information Service, EdoGIS, Dr Tony Ikpasaja, has disclosed that his administration inherited […]

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Troops recover over 67,000 litres of stolen products from oil thieves

Troops recover over 67,000 litres of stolen products from oil thieves

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have carried out significant operations across the Niger Delta region between […]

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Benue: Gov Alia denies plans to dump APC for SDP

‘Benue under siege’ — Gov Alia

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has once again implored residents to remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious […]

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War: Ukraine wants peace from day one - Zelenskyy says ahead of Saudi talks

Russian military kill Ukrainian troops in ambush – Zelenskyy

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Russian forces killed several Ukrainian troops in an ambush in the city of Toretsk. This was disclosed by Ukrainian President […]

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Easter: US VP Vance meets Pope Francis [PHOTOS]

Easter: US VP Vance meets Pope Francis [PHOTOS]

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

United States Vice President JD Vance has sent out a message after he and his wife, Usha, met with Pope […]

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North crying under Tinubu, will soon decide political direction - Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

North crying under Tinubu, will soon decide political direction – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has said the North is crying under Tinubu’s […]

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Katsina: Police enforce movement restriction ahead of LG polls

Police foil kidnap attempt in Katsina, rescue 10 victims

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

A kidnapping attempt was foiled by security operatives in Katsina State on April 19, with ten victims rescued unharmed. Zagazola […]

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