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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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Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ events

Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ events

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

Hungary’s parliament has passed an amendment to the constitution, allowing the government to ban public events organised by LGBTQ communities. […]

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Kebbi’s oil prospects could spark economic transformation — State govt

Kebbi’s oil prospects could spark economic transformation — State govt

By Ifunanya / April 15, 2025

The Kebbi State Government has expressed optimism regarding oil and gas exploration activities in the state, stating that the discoveries […]

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China restricts local companies from investing in US amid tariff war

US artificial intelligence development threatens humanity – China

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

The Chinese government has warned that the “uncontrolled development” of artificial intelligence in the United States could lead to grave […]

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IRS extends April 15 tax deadline for Florida, 8 other states

IRS extends April 15 tax deadline for Florida, 8 other states

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

Several states in the United States have received automatic tax deadline extensions due to natural disasters in 2024 and 2025. […]

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Benue: Gov Alia denies plans to dump APC for SDP

I can’t guarantee safety of anyone visiting Benue without my knowledge – Gov Alia

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has issued a strong warning that he cannot guarantee the safety of any individuals […]

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President of El Salvador refuses to return mistakenly deported man back to US

President of El Salvador refuses to return mistakenly deported man back to US

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has said he would not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man whom the US Justice […]

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Ogun Assembly restrains chief from parading himself as monarch

Ogun Assembly restrains chief from parading himself as monarch

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

The Ogun State House of Assembly has warned Chief Adewole Adetola to desist from parading himself as the Oba-Elect of […]

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Many Houthi leaders dead after new airstrikes - Trump

‘They’re small, poor’ – UN wants Trump to exempt 28 countries from tariffs

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

The United Nations, UN, through its trade and development arm, UNCTAD, has warned President Donald Trump of an impending ‘serious […]

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Internet fraud: EFCC arraigns 18 foreigners

‘I can’t be put in the public for analysis’ – Judge blasts EFCC over misleading court report

By Ifunanya / April 14, 2025

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday threatened to return the case file involving Ali […]

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