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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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Congo bans former president, Kabila’s party, accuses him of rebel ties

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila. The leadership of […]

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Intergrity still pays - Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha tells leaders

Intergrity still pays – Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha tells leaders

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The immediate past Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, says integrity still pays, and enjoined Nigerians, […]

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Ukraine slaps Chinese firms with sanctions after accusing Beijing of arming Russia

Easter: Evil may have its hour but God will have His day – Zelensky tells Ukrainians

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Easter Sunday urged Ukrainians not to give up hope. This was as he said that […]

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Easter: Don't betray Nigeria like Judas lscariot - CAN to public office holders

Easter: Don’t betray Nigeria like Judas lscariot – CAN to public office holders

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 Northern states and Abuja, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, has opined […]

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Igbos not appointed NSA, COAS, CDS, IGP, or DSS DG - IPOB alleges

Nnamdi Kanu: Nigerian govt deliberately manipulating public against us – IPOB

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused the Nigerian government of deliberate attempts to manipulate public opinion ahead of […]

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US, Russian astronauts return to earth after seven months in space

US, Russian astronauts return to earth after seven months in space

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

One US citizen and two Russians have returned safely to earth after seven months on the International Space Station, ISS, […]

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Ogun pensioners express gratitude as Gov Abiodun approves, releases N6.7bn for gratuity

Look forward to brighter future under Tinubu’s administration – Gov Abiodun tells Christians

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged Christians in the state and across Nigeria to remain hopeful and look […]

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