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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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Benue terrorism attacks: Gov Alia confirms 55 deaths

Benue terrorism attacks: Gov Alia confirms 55 deaths

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has confirmed the killing of 55 persons in coordinated attacks by suspected herdsmen […]

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Don't let politics divide Kano - Shettima appeals for unity amid political tensions

Don’t let politics divide Kano – Shettima appeals for unity amid political tensions

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged politicians in Kano State to uphold unity and not allow political differences to sow […]

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Russia-Ukraine War: You're not alone — Polish PM Tusk, President Macron back Zelensky

Ukraine: Zelenskyy reacts to Putin’s Easter ceasefire

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the temporary truce announced by President Vladimir Putin was his “next attempt to play with […]

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Fubara vs Wike: Real losers are the people’ - Peter Obi on Rivers dispute

Easter: Let’s pray for compassionate leaders – Peter Obi to Nigerians

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has asked Nigerian Christians to use the Easter period […]

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You're truly a moron - Musk blasts Trump's trade advisor, Navarro

‘Great job’: Elon Musk’s DOGE reacts as NSF cancels 402 DEI grants worth $233m

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Tech billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency, DOGE, on Saturday reacted to the cancellation of 402 ‘wasteful’ DEI grants […]

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Nuclear deal: Iran, US end nuclear talks in Rome, agree to meet next week

Nuclear deal: Iran, US end nuclear talks in Rome, agree to meet next week

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Iran and the United States on Saturday agreed to hold another round of talks next week over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. […]

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Paris Club Refund: Consultant slams contempt charges against CBN gov

Paris Club Refund: Consultant slams contempt charges against CBN gov

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso and the Director of Legal Services, Salam-Alada Kofo, have […]

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One dead, policeman injured as hoodlums clash with police in Gombe

One dead, policeman injured as hoodlums clash with police in Gombe

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

A violent clash between hoodlums and police officers in Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters, Gombe Local Government Area, has left one suspect dead […]

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Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Jatau slaps Foreign Affairs minister Tuggar

Drama as Bauchi Deputy Gov, Jatau slaps Foreign Affairs minister Tuggar

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

There was mild drama at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi on Friday, when the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly […]

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Swarm of bees kill farmer, injures two others in Osun

Swarm of bees kill farmer, injures two others in Osun

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

A swarm of bees have attacked and killed a farmer, eaving two others seriously injured in Olobe Farm, Igbajo, Osun […]

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No consequence, repercussion for doing evil in Nigeria' - Sowore claims

No consequence, repercussion for doing evil in Nigeria’ – Sowore claims

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Rights Activist, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that there is no consequence for doing evil in Nigeria. According to him, all […]

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