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China restricts local companies from investing in US amid tariff war

US tariffs could spark humanitarian crisis – China

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Chinese Trade Minister, Wang Wentao has insisted that the continuous introduction of tariffs by the US government will cause great […]

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NiMet warns of severe heat wave in Kano, 17 other northern states

NiMet warns of severe heat wave in Kano, 17 other northern states

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a warning of severe heat stress in Kano and 17 other Northern states, […]

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Insecurity: Alia calls for calm in Benue community

Governor Alia lied about Benue IDPs data – Shior

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Emmanuel Shior, the immediate past Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has faulted the claims by […]

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Uromi killings: 14 suspects arrested - Kano Deputy Governor

Northerners in Edo safe – Kano deputy governor

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, has assured that Northerners living in Edo State remain safe […]

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Benue LG tribunal to deliver judgement today in Abuja

Benue LG tribunal to deliver judgement today in Abuja

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Benue State Local Government Election Petition Tribunal, sitting at NBA House in Abuja, is set to deliver judgments today, […]

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LASIEC fixes July 12 for Lagos council elections

LASIEC fixes July 12 for Lagos council elections

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has officially scheduled the state’s local council elections for July 12, 2025. The […]

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Italian govt sends 40 asylum seekers awaiting deportation to Albania

Italian govt sends 40 asylum seekers awaiting deportation to Albania

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Italian government has sent 40 asylum seekers who are awaiting deportation to Albania. They will be kept in Italian-run […]

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FCT Minister rolls out major land administration reforms, introduces strict timelines for allottees

FCT Minister rolls out major land administration reforms, introduces strict timelines for allottees

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

In a move aimed at promoting sustainable urban development, enhancing investor confidence, and ensuring secure land tenure within the Federal […]

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Trump dismisses Board of Visitors for US Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard

Trade war: Trump optimistic on reaching deal with China

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The White House on Friday said US President Donald Trump is optimistic about reaching a trade deal with China. White […]

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Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for absenteeism

Ebonyi land dispute: Edda community petitions Gov Nwifuru, accuses Amasiri warriors of killing indigenes

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The people of Idima Autonomous Community in Edda LGA of Ebonyi State have appealed to Governor Francis Nwifuru to take […]

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We can't let you go - Ondo PDP rejects resignation letter of Publicity Secretary

We can’t let you go – Ondo PDP rejects resignation letter of Publicity Secretary

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, on Friday, rejected the resignation of its Publicity Secretary, Mr Kennedy Peretei. […]

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Ukraine, EU pressuring Hungary, Slovakia to fight Russia - PM Orban

Ukraine, EU pressuring Hungary, Slovakia to fight Russia – PM Orban

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban has accused Ukraine and the European Union of attempting to push his country and Slovakia […]

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They need US markets to survive - White House on tariff negotiations with 75 countries

They need US markets to survive – White House on tariff negotiations with 75 countries

By Ifunanya / April 12, 2025

The White House on Friday insisted that trade partners “need the United States of America.” U.S. President Donald Trump’s Press […]

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2027: Buhari's followership occultic, be worried if he's not on your side - Ndume tells Tinubu

2027: Buhari’s followership occultic, be worried if he’s not on your side – Ndume tells Tinubu

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be […]

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US judge rules pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

US judge rules pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported from the United States, a Louisiana immigration judge, Jamee Comans, has ruled. Khalil, […]

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Rivers: Ijaw nation not at war with Tinubu – Senator Dickson after meeting Fubara

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Friday met with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, in Port […]

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Flood alert: Lagos fully prepared for rainy season - Commissioner Wahab

Flood alert: Lagos fully prepared for rainy season – Commissioner Wahab

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The Lagos State Government has reassured residents of its preparedness to tackle the anticipated heavy rainfall, particularly allaying fears of […]

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Uromi killings: 14 suspects arrested - Kano Deputy Governor

Uromi killings: 14 suspects arrested – Kano Deputy Governor

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The Kano State Government has expressed great relief and satisfaction over actions taken and actualized by the Edo State Government […]

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Nuclear Program: Agreement must be real, fair - Iran's Supreme Leader, Khamenei tells US

Nuclear Program: Agreement must be real, fair – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei tells US

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Iran is seeking a “real and fair” agreement with the United States on its nuclear program, Ali Shamkhani. A senior […]

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Appeal Court reinstates sacked APC local govt chairmen in Osun

Court dismisses motion to appeal PDP congress ruling by sacked executives

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

A Rivers State High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a motion on notice seeking leave to appeal as […]

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