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Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, releases 4 prisoners

Israel confirms its troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria indefinitely

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, has confirmed Israeli troops will remain in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria indefinitely. Katz disclosed this […]

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Transgender: Law finally caught up with science - Biologist, Dawkins on UK Supreme Court ruling

Transgender: Law finally caught up with science – Biologist, Dawkins on UK Supreme Court ruling

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

British evolutionary biologist and zoologist, Richard Dawkins has reacted to the UK Supreme Court ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ […]

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Niger Police Command reacts to allegations concerning arrested kidnappers

Niger Police Command reacts to allegations concerning arrested kidnappers

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The Niger State Police Command has reacted to a trending video alleging that five suspected kidnappers were arrested, but only […]

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Tinubu flags-off construction of Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja super highway

Tinubu flags-off construction of Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja super highway

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday flagged-off the construction of the 465 kilometres Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa-Abuja super Highway. The flag-off took place at […]

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Ukraine extends martial law amid Russian air attacks

Ukraine extends martial law amid Russian air attacks

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Ukraine’s parliament has voted to extend martial law and military mobilisation for another three months. This decision means the wartime […]

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Amosun's wife joins forces with NAWOJ to fight GBV in Ogun

Amosun’s wife joins forces with NAWOJ to fight GBV in Ogun

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Wife of the former Governor of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, has joined forces with the state chapter of the […]

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Plateau killings senseless, cruel - Tambuwal laments

Plateau killings senseless, cruel – Tambuwal laments

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The former Governor of Sokoto State and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has condemned the recent wave of horrific […]

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IDF eliminates terrorist behind January West Bank shooting ​

IDF eliminates terrorist behind January West Bank shooting ​

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Israeli security forces on Wednesday morning killed Muhammad Zakarna, a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, during a counterterrorism operation […]

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Police declare Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of ABC transport owner wanted

Police declare Ihuoma Julia Nneji, daughter of ABC transport owner wanted

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The Nigeria Police Force has declared wanted Ihuoma Julia Nneji, a daughter of the founder of the popular ABC Transport, […]

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Transgender: Definition of woman is biological - UK Supreme Court rules

Transgender: Definition of woman is biological – UK Supreme Court rules

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The United Kingdom, UK, Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that the definition of a woman under the country’s equality law […]

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Elon Musk calls for zero tariff between Europe, US to create free trade zone

US: Elon Musk-led DOGE terminates 57 wasteful contracts worth $1.6bn

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

US billionaire, Elon Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced the termination of a further 57 […]

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'So much damage' - Biden blasts Trump in first speech after White House exit

‘So much damage’ – Biden blasts Trump in first speech after White House exit

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

In his first major speech since leaving the White House, the immediate former United States of America president, Joe Biden […]

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We are more worried about ongoing bloodshed than politicians – Sultan

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has […]

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Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerian government declares March 31, April 1 public holidays

Easter: Nigerian Govt declares Friday, Monday as public holidays

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 as public holidays to mark Good Friday and […]

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FG begins ₦80bn reconstruction of alau dam in Borno

Empowering youths key to defeating insurgency, banditry — Gov Zulum

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has emphasized that strategic investment in the youth population and peace building efforts are […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

US: Trump threatens to remove Harvard’s tax-exempt status

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to remove Harvard University’s tax-exempt status. This follows the Ivy League school’s refusal […]

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I have capacity to be President - Gov Makinde

I have capacity to be President – Gov Makinde

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday declared that he has what it takes to become Nigeria’s president. […]

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'Unconstitutional impostor summoning a governor' - Inibehe Effiong condemns Ibas's order to Fubara

‘Unconstitutional impostor summoning a governor’ – Inibehe Effiong condemns Ibas’s order to Fubara

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has urged suspended Rivers State governor, Similayi Fubara, not to respond to the summons issued […]

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Niger lawmakers to take decisive step against thuggery, youth restiveness

Niger lawmakers to take decisive step against thuggery, youth restiveness

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

The Niger State House of Assembly has pledged to take decisive action against thuggery and youth restiveness in the state, […]

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Ogun SEMA disburses compensation to Ikangba rainstorm victims

Ogun SEMA disburses compensation to Ikangba rainstorm victims

By Ifunanya / April 16, 2025

Victims of the devastating Ikangba rainstorm have received compensation on Tuesday from the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA. Media Talk […]

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