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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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Wike constitutes vetting teams for regularization of area councils, mass housing land allocations

Wike constitutes vetting teams for regularization of area councils, mass housing land allocations

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the leadership of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the constitution of […]

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Police foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi

Police nab 40-year-old notorious criminal, recover stolen police rifle in Taraba

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

A major breakthrough in the fight against crime was said to have been recorded in Taraba State as police operatives […]

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Adamawa: Boko Haram hit Hong again, destroy facilities, hoist flags

Adamawa: Boko Haram hit Hong again, destroy facilities, hoist flags

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have hit a community in Hong, Adamawa State, causing destruction to valuable properties.Media Talk Africa learnt […]

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Okpebholo summons contractor over poor, low pace of work

Edo: Death penalty awaits kidnappers – Gov Okpebholo vows

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has vowed that kidnappers caught in the state will face the death penalty, specifically […]

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Nigerian girls rescued from sex trafficking in Ghana

Nigerian girls rescued from sex trafficking in Ghana

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Three Nigerian teenagers — Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17 and 19 — have been rescued from a sex […]

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

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

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Ukraine on Friday slapped sanctions on three Chinese companies a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China of supplying weapons […]

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Harvey Weinstein moved out of Rikers

Harvey Weinstein moved out of Rikers

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

Former Hollywood power broker, Harvey Weinstein, has been moved out of maximum security prison, Rikers, to Bellevue Hospital. Weinstein’s pleas […]

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ECTDA not contract-awarding institution – Anya debunks detention allegation

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

The Chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Hon. Uche Anya, has denied an online report claiming that he was […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

Russia-Ukraine war: Nobody’s playing me – Trump

By Ifunanya / April 19, 2025

US President Donald Trump has dismissed suggestions that Russia might be manipulating his efforts to broker a deal to end […]

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