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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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FAAC shares N1.578trn March revenue to Federal, states, local councils

FAAC shares N1.578trn March revenue to Federal, states, local councils

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, shared N1.578 trillion to federal, state and local government councils as revenue for March […]

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Minister tasks Police Affairs officials on Tinubu's mandate

Minister tasks Police Affairs officials on Tinubu’s mandate

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has charged the management staff of the ministry and its agencies to […]

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Okpebholo planning to bribe opposition lawmakers with N2.8bn to join APC - PDP alleges

Gov Okpebholo reintroduces monthly sanitation exercise

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Edo State Government has reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation exercise, more than eight years after it was discontinued by the […]

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Bandits kill ex-LG boss, 3 others in Zamfara, abduct several residents

Bandits kill ex-LG boss, 3 others in Zamfara, abduct several residents

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Bandits on Monday night launched a deadly attack on Morai town in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, […]

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Many feared dead as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community

Many feared dead as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected […]

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Trump’s tariffs creating volatility in global crude oil prices – NMDPRA

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed, has attributed volatility in […]

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Trump's envoy, Witkoff plans Moscow visit this week to meet Putin

War: Putin open to permanent peace deal with Ukraine — Trump’s envoy

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Russian leader Vladimir Putin was open to a permanent […]

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World Bank delegation visits Kebbi for water, sanitation assessment

World Bank delegation visits Kebbi for water, sanitation assessment

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

A team from the World Bank, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, has arrived Kebbi to assess […]

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Igbos not appointed NSA, COAS, CDS, IGP, or DSS DG - IPOB alleges

Igbos not appointed NSA, COAS, CDS, IGP, or DSS DG – IPOB alleges

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Tuesday, claimed the Nigerian government has refused to appoint Igbos into key positions. […]

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Insecurity: Alia calls for calm in Benue community

Benue govt declares 3-day holiday for Easter celebration

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared Thursday, Friday and Monday as work-free […]

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