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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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BREAKING: Unknown gunmen on rampage, kill 3 policemen in Enugu [VIDEO]

BREAKING: Unknown gunmen on rampage, kill 3 policemen in Enugu [VIDEO]

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

A yet to be identified gunmen have killed at least three policemen in Achi, Oji River Local Government Area, Enugu […]

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Insecurity: Group kicks against reopening of cattle market in Odolu Kabba

Insecurity: Group kicks against reopening of cattle market in Odolu Kabba

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

A group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens of Kabba and its surrounding communities has kicked against the reopening of […]

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NSCDC calls for rapid implementation of Safe Schools Initiative

NSCDC fingers oil thieves in Bayelsa deadly attack

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Bayelsa Command has accused oil thieves of the recent attack on its […]

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Youth clash: Niger Commissioner orders closure of two schools in Minna metropolis

Mining pit collapses, kills two miners in Niger

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Two miners from Kano State have lost their lives following the collapse of a mining pit in Niger State. The […]

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Popular Enugu Catholic priest relinquishes adoration land, properties to ex-gov Ugwuanyi

Popular Enugu Catholic priest relinquishes adoration land, properties to ex-gov Ugwuanyi

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

A popular priest in Nsukka Catholic Diocese of Enugu State, Rev Fr Paul Obayi, has relinquished his adoration land and […]

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Makinde, Adelabu, Olubadan others, for DAILY POST staff's book launch

Makinde, Adelabu, Olubadan others, for Media Talk Africa staff’s book launch

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin and […]

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Rivers: Ibas escalating fire Tinubu sent him to quench – Ann-Kio Briggs

Rivers: Ibas escalating fire Tinubu sent him to quench – Ann-Kio Briggs

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Niger Delta human rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has accused Rivers State Administrator, Ibok Ete Ibas of pouring petrol to the […]

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6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes San Diego County in California

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

An earthquake measuring 5.2 in magnitude struck the interior of San Diego County, California, on Monday. The unfortunate incident was […]

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US: Joe Biden fumes as arsonist sets fire to Pennsylvania governor's residence

US: Joe Biden fumes as arsonist sets fire to Pennsylvania governor’s residence

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Former President of the United States, Joe Biden, has condemned the attack on the residence of Pennsylvania Governor, Josh Shapiro. […]

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2027: To unseat Wike-backed Tinubu formidable task - Dele Momodu

2027: To unseat Wike-backed Tinubu formidable task – Dele Momodu

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

A former presidential candidate and media mogul, Dele Momodu, has said that anyone hoping to contest the 2027 presidential election […]

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2027: Atiku confirms coalition to dislodge APC, denies defection rumour

Plateau, Borno killings: Your security policies, infrastructure failed woefully – Atiku attacks Tinubu

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the renewed attacks in Plateau State that claimed many innocent lives on Sunday. […]

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