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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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I weep for Rivers, Ibas' activities have set state on keg of gunpowder - Secondus

I weep for Rivers, Ibas’ activities have set state on keg of gunpowder – Secondus

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has said he weeps for Rivers State. According […]

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Easter: Benue CP assures residents of adequate security

Easter: Benue CP assures residents of adequate security

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Benue State Commissioner of Police, Mr Steve Yabanet has reassured Benue residents of the command’s commitment to ensuring a safe […]

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Transgender: Protesters take over UK streets over Supreme Court's ruling

Transgender: Protesters take over UK streets over Supreme Court’s ruling

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Thousands of trans and non-binary people thronged Parliament Square, alongside families and supporters on Saturday to protest the Supreme Court […]

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War: US mineral deal unfair, unrealistic - Zelenskyy warned against acceptance

War: US mineral deal unfair, unrealistic – Zelenskyy warned against acceptance

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

A senior economist with the Centre for Economic Strategy in Kyiv, Volodymyr Landa, has said that the Minerals Deal between […]

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We'll keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop - US vows

Nicaragua: US sanctions 2,000 officials as Ortega, wife become copresidents

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The United States government has extended its sanctions against officials in President Daniel Ortega’s Nicaraguan administration. In a statement, the […]

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

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

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners has expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun over the approval […]

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Talks on Ukraine war must not exclude Kyiv - Foreign Minister Sybiha

’30 hours instead of 30 days’ – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister criticises Putin’s ceasefire

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha, has upbraided President Vladimir Putin for declaring a temporary “Easter truce” in the […]

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Katsina: Bandits kill 20, including policemen, in coordinated attacks on Faskari LG

Terrorist blockade of Torodi sparks fears over Niamey’s security

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Armed terrorist groups have reportedly imposed a full blockade on Torodi, a town in southwestern Niger, raising alarm over escalating […]

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FCTA expanding development beyond Abuja city to rural communities

FCTA expanding development beyond Abuja city to rural communities

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration is intensifying efforts to close the infrastructure […]

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Insecurity: Alia calls for calm in Benue community

Benue: Sankera forum blames insecurity on Gov Alia’s inaction

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The Sankera Peace and Development Forum, SAPEDEF, has attributed the worsening insecurity in Benue State to what it describes as […]

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PDP crisis: I don't run away from fight — Wike

Wike explains why FCT Administration won’t construct roads in Federal Housing estates

By Ifunanya / April 20, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has responded to a request for road construction within the […]

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Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

Easter: Gov Mbah harps on virtues of love, sacrifice, peaceful coexistence

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Easter as a time for forgiveness, love, and strengthening of the […]

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We're tired of Russia-Ukraine war - US

We’re tired of Russia-Ukraine war – US

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The United States is growing weary of the prolonged war between Russia and Ukraine, now in its third year, according […]

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