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Rivers political rift: Wike’s aide slams Ugochinyere over Assembly crisis

I wanted Fubara removed, Tinubu saved Rivers from calamity – Wike

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he wanted the suspended Governor of Rivers State, […]

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Why Wike can't remove PDP from list of 4,794 lands revoked - Olayinka

Presidency: Atiku, PDP govs not truthful, party may lose 2027 – Wike warns

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday, said the Peoples Democratic Party , PDP, Governors […]

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Atiku’s coalition a gathering of political orphans — Arewa youths

Atiku’s coalition a gathering of political orphans — Arewa youths

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The Arewa Youth Council has slammed former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar over his continued attacks on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, […]

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Bandits kill businessman, abduct one in attack on Kano night market

Bandits kill businessman, abduct one in attack on Kano night market

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

A group of armed bandits launched a deadly attack on Faruruwa town in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State […]

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Zamfara elders urge Gov Lawal to set aside political differences ​

Zamfara elders urge Gov Lawal to set aside political differences ​

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

A group, Zamfara Elders Support for Peace and Development has urged Governor Dauda Lawal to rise above political differences and […]

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

We didn’t intend to harm people’ – US says as airstrikes kill 33 people in Yemen

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

No fewer than 33 people have died and over 80 others wounded after the US airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels […]

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Katsina: Police enforce movement restriction ahead of LG polls

Kaduna police nab suspects with fabricated rifles in Ikara

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

Police operatives in Ikara, Kaduna State, have arrested two suspects for illegal possession of locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, following a […]

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Governors Forum visits Plateau, calls for peace

Governors Forum visits Plateau, calls for peace

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

Nigeria Governors’ Forum Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Thursday led a delegation of the forum to […]

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Kano confirms Lassa fever case, begins rat eradication campaign

Kano confirms Lassa fever case, begins rat eradication campaign

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The Kano State Government has announced an emergency rat eradication exercise in Garun Malam Local Government Area following the confirmation […]

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Trump dismisses US recession fears

US Supreme Court fixes May 15 to hear Trump’s birthright citizenship suit

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The US Supreme Court on Thursday announced that it would hear arguments over President Donald Trump’s move to end birthright […]

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Hamas reportedly agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr truce

We’re ready to release all remaining hostages – Hamas

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

Hamas’ Gaza chief, Khalil Al-Hayya, on Thursday expressed the group’s immediate readiness to negotiate a deal to swap all hostages […]

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Easter: Police to conduct stop-and-search operations

Easter: Police to conduct stop-and-search operations

By Ifunanya / April 18, 2025

The Ogun State Police have assured residents of the state of robust security measures to ensure a safe and peaceful […]

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Zamfara FRSC deploys 526 operatives for Easter celebration

Zamfara FRSC deploys 526 operatives for Easter celebration

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

The Zamfara State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has deployed 526 personnel and 13 operational vehicles, including […]

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Adeleke, Makinde take joint steps to end Oyo, Osun border disputes

Adeleke, Makinde take joint steps to end Oyo, Osun border disputes

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Ademola Adeleke of Osun State have taken steps towards resolving ongoing boundary disputes […]

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Trump to become first US President to attend Super Bowl

Trump talks soft on Zelenskyy, says mineral deal coming soon

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States on Thursday said he doesn’t hold Volodymyr Zelenskyy responsible for Russia’s invasion of […]

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Kogi Chief Judge inaugurates committee to review High Court rules

Kogi Chief Judge inaugurates committee to review High Court rules

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, has inaugurated a committee for the review of the state’s […]

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I speak as a prophet, Tinubu, Kaduna Gov will do 8 years in power - Umahi

Gov Nwifuru will do eight years in Ebonyi – Dave Umahi

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State will complete his eight years […]

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Northern elders warn against escalating political tensions in Kano, demand reversal of Fubara’s suspension

Tinubu working from abroad, to return after Easter – Presidency

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

The Presidency on Thursday said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away […]

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Benue killings: If government fails, we’ll defend ourselves – Senator Abba Moro

Benue killings: If government fails, we’ll defend ourselves – Senator Abba Moro

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District and the Senate Minority Leader, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing […]

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Easter celebrations: 800 NSCDC personnel deployed to Gombe

Easter celebrations: 800 NSCDC personnel deployed to Gombe

By Ifunanya / April 17, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Gombe State Command, has deployed 800 officers and men across the state […]

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