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Nigerians fume as Yahaya Bello weds fourth wife in Abuja [VIDEO]

Ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello Weds Fourth Wife; Social Media Reacts

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Nigeria’s Kogi State, has expanded his family with the addition of a fourth wife, […]

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Nigerian pensioners deny planned protest over N32,000 increment — Daily Nigerian

Nigerian Pensioners Deny Protest Over N32,000 Federal Pension Increase

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) has dismissed rumors of an impending nationwide protest over delayed implementation of a recently […]

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Israel denies targeting religious sites after strike hits Gaza church

Israel Regrets Gaza Church Strike, Denies Targeting Religious Sites

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The Israeli government has expressed regret after a strike damaged Gaza’s Holy Family Church, Gaza City’s sole Catholic church, and […]

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Buhari: ‘No one takes convoy to the grave’ - Moses Paul urges leaders to serve with purpose

Confront Mortality to Lead Humbly: ADC’s Paul to Nigerian Leaders

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A Nigerian political figure has urged the country’s leaders to reflect on the inevitability of death as a catalyst for […]

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Tinubu approves expanded special FEC meeting to honour Buhari — Daily Nigerian

Tinubu Holds Special FEC Meeting to Honor Late Buhari

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has authorized an expanded session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC)—the nation’s highest executive decision-making body—to […]

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12 countries adopt measures to pressure Israel to end military action in Gaza

12 Nations Adopt Arms Embargo to Pressure Israel Over Gaza War

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A coalition of 12 nations has pledged to curb military and economic support for Israel in response to its ongoing […]

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Olayinka Slams Melaye’s ADC Switch: ‘Bad Egg’ Defection Over Social Media Absence

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A political aide to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister has sharply criticized former Senator Dino Melaye’s recent defection to […]

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2027: Don't join politicians to spread fake news - Oyo NUJ warns journalists

NUJ Urges Journalists to Verify Political Claims Ahead of 2027 Nigeria Polls

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Nigeria’s leading journalists’ union has issued a sharp warning to media professionals, urging them to resist collaboration with politicians in […]

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Higher fertilizer cost threatenening wet season farming - Jigawa farmers cry out

Jigawa Farmers: High Fertilizer Costs, Losses Threaten Wet Season

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Agricultural communities in Nigeria’s northern Jigawa State face mounting uncertainty as rising fertilizer prices and steep losses from recent crop […]

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Lawyers approach court, request Tinubu to declare state of emergency in Zamfara

Lawyers Sue Tinubu to Declare Emergency in Zamfara Amid Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A coalition of lawyers and a civil society group has taken legal action to compel Nigeria’s federal government to declare […]

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South Africa: Eskom targets mainly clean energy sources by 2040

Eskom Aims for Clean Energy Shift by 2040, Slashing Coal Reliance

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

South Africa’s state-owned power utility, Eskom, announced plans this week to overhaul its energy portfolio, aiming to transition from coal […]

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NSCDC CG raises alarm over asymmetric warfare, destruction of National assets

NSCDC Warns Asymmetric Warfare, Sabotage Threaten Nigeria’s GDP

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The head of Nigeria’s Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has issued a stark warning about escalating […]

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Imo monarch opposes move to impose another throne on his kingdom 

Umuokane Monarch Condemns Rival Throne Imposition Amid Autonomy Dispute

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A traditional ruler in southeastern Nigeria has publicly denounced efforts to undermine his authority, accusing unnamed actors of attempting to […]

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Plateau Massacre: Amnesty Condemns Nigeria’s Security Failures

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A deadly assault in Nigeria’s Plateau State this week, which left at least 27 civilians dead, has drawn sharp condemnation […]

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Kano court jails fraudster for undeclared $420,900, £5,825, CFA3,946,500 — Daily Nigerian

Kano Court Jails Fraudster for Undeclared N653m in Currency Laundering Case

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A Kano court has sentenced a Nigerian man to forfeit undeclared funds totaling over $420,000 and other foreign currencies after […]

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Money laundering: Fayose eats Amala with bricklayers to celebrate court victory (VIDEO)

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By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Nigeria’s Ekiti State, celebrated a major legal triumph this week following his acquittal in a […]

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Atiku's exit will not make any dent on PDP -- Makinde — Daily Nigerian

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The resignation of former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not weaken the party, […]

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Mali's former PM Moussa Mara called in for second day of questioning

Mali Ex-PM Interrogated Again Over Prisoners of Conscience Claims

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Mali’s former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been summoned for renewed interrogation by the country’s Judicial Investigation Brigade, spotlighting concerns […]

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UN Special Rapporteur calls for concrete action on 'genocidal' Gaza occupation

UN Rapporteur Accuses Israel of Gaza Genocide, Demands Global Action

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A United Nations expert has urged nations to sever all ties with Israel, accusing it of pursuing “genocidal” policies in […]

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Buhari served Nigerians more than he served himself - Ex Defence Minister Magashi

Buhari’s Patriotism, Anti-Corruption Legacy Lauded by Ex-Defence Minister

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Nigerian former Defense Minister Major General Bashir Magashi (retired) has lauded the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari as a selfless patriot […]

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