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Jigawa announces date for school resumption

Jigawa announces date for school resumption

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The Jigawa State Ministry of Basic Education has announced that all public and private schools across the state will resume […]

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ECOWAS court: Kano govt defends blasphemy laws

ECOWAS court: Kano govt defends blasphemy laws

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

Against a verdict by the ECOWAS Court of Justice, asserting the constitutional right to uphold religious sanctity within its jurisdiction, […]

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One-third of DC judges not born in US, have no experience before appointment - Report

Transgender Athletes: US Judge orders Trump govt to unfreeze funds withheld from Maine

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

A federal judge, John Woodcock, has ordered the US President, Donald Trump administration to unfreeze crucial federal funding meant for […]

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Sudan paramilitaries killed at least 100 people in Darfur attack - UN

Sudan paramilitaries killed at least 100 people in Darfur attack – UN

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The United Nations, UN, have reported that the Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, RSF, carried out a two-day attack on […]

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Tinubu: Your coalition will not work - Ganduje to Atiku, El-Rufai after visiting Buhari

Tinubu: Your coalition will not work – Ganduje to Atiku, El-Rufai after visiting Buhari

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has warned that the coalition by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar […]

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Many Houthi leaders dead after new airstrikes - Trump

Trump extends US sanctions against Russia

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump has extended the national emergency and the associated sanctions against the Russian government for a further […]

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Niger: NSCDC settles youths clash in Minna with Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism

Niger: NSCDC settles youths clash in Minna with Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State has disclosed that it has effectively adopted Alternative Dispute […]

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Iran, US talks very positive, constructive — White House

Iran, US talks very positive, constructive — White House

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The White House on Saturday described the nuclear deal talks between the United States and Iran in Oman as “positive […]

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US, Iran to resume talks after first meeting Oman

US, Iran to resume talks after first meeting Oman

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

The first round of talks between Iran and the United States took place on Saturday in Oman, as both nations […]

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Ukraine insists on NATO membership despite Russia's opposition

Ukraine insists on NATO membership despite Russia’s opposition

By Ifunanya / April 13, 2025

Ukraine has restated its intent to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO, despite Russia’s strong opposition to the ambition. […]

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22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested during police raid in Nasarawa

22 undocumented foreign nationals arrested during police raid in Nasarawa

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Police in Nasarawa State have apprehended 22 foreign nationals for allegedly residing in the country without valid immigration documents. […]

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US senator slams Democrats for issuing SSNs to criminals under Biden's administration

US senator slams Democrats for issuing SSNs to criminals under Biden’s administration

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The senior United States senator representing Tennessee, Marsha Blackburn, has reacted to the Department of Government Efficiency’s revelation that 6,300 […]

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'He brought joy to millions of Nigerians' — Tinubu reacts to Chukwu's death

‘He brought joy to millions of Nigerians’ — Tinubu reacts to Chukwu’s death

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has responded to the death of former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu. It will be recalled that […]

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Abia govt diverts traffic as diesel tanker falls, spills content on road

Abia govt diverts traffic as diesel tanker falls, spills content on road

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Abia State government has advised all road users traveling to Abriba, Nkporo and Ohafia to divert to Bende road to […]

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Benue goes green, receives 20 electric cars for taxi service

Benue goes green, receives 20 electric cars for taxi service

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Benue Investment and Property Company Limited, BIPC, has taken delivery of 20 electric and solar-powered vehicles to commence its […]

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BREAKING: Residents flee as suspected herdsmen launch fresh attack on Benue community, many dead

BREAKING: Residents flee as suspected herdsmen launch fresh attack on Benue community, many dead

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Several persons have been feared killed and many houses set ablaze in Benue State following a fresh wave of violent […]

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We will not produce half-baked graduates – Rector, Fed Poly, Bauchi

We will not produce half-baked graduates – Rector, Fed Poly, Bauchi

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Sani Usman, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to academic excellence, stating that the polytechnic […]

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Abia former governors trade words over condition of state

Abia former governors trade words over condition of state

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Former Governor of Abia State, Senator Theodore Orji has faulted his successor, Okezie Ikpeazu’s claims that he met Abia in […]

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Plateau killings: Declare killer herdsmen terrorists - Ex-military administrator tells FG

Plateau killings: Declare killer herdsmen terrorists – Ex-military administrator tells FG

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

A former military administrator of Plateau State, Real Admiral Bitrus Atukum (rtd) has called on the Federal Government to declare […]

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Edo Govt approves N70,000 minimum wage for AAU staff after DAILY POST report

Edo Govt approves N70,000 minimum wage for AAU staff after Media Talk Africa report

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Barely a week after Media Talk Africa reported that the management of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, lamented over […]

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