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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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We'll keep hitting Houthis until shipping attacks stop - US vows

US govt fires head of military base in Greenland over variant views

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United States has fired Colonel Susannah Meyers, the head of the US military base in Greenland for criticising Washington’s […]

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Rivers women protest against emergency rule, demand Fubara's reinstatement

Rivers women protest against emergency rule, demand Fubara’s reinstatement

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Women in Rivers State on Friday staged a protest against the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. […]

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US tariff decision a ‘wake-up call’ for Africa – UNDP

US tariff decision a ‘wake-up call’ for Africa – UNDP

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United Nations Assistant Secretary General and United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, Regional Director for Africa, Ahunna Eziakonwa, has described […]

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Water Resources Ministry reforms: 136 LGAs achieve open defecation-free status

Water Resources Ministry reforms: 136 LGAs achieve open defecation-free status

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The Centre for Public Advocacy on Governance (CPAG) has applauded reforms in the Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, which […]

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Attacks on Plateau communities genocide — Gov Mutfwang

Attacks on Plateau communities genocide — Gov Mutfwang

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has decried the recent security challenges that have beleaguered some communities in the state, […]

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$934m to be spent on SAPZs in 11 countries – AfDB President Adesina

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The President of the African Development Bank, AfDB, Dr Adesina Adewumi, has disclosed that they have invested over $934 million […]

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China not afraid - President Xi Jinping warns Trump

China not afraid – President Xi Jinping warns Trump

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has insisted his country is “not afraid.” This marks Jinping’s first public comment on the escalating […]

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Youths protest power blackout, insecurity in Delta

Youths protest power blackout, insecurity in Delta

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Youths from Okpanam community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State staged a protest at the Delta State […]

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Nigerian govt not applying statistics in national planning, resource allocations - Nwabueze

Nigerian govt not applying statistics in national planning, resource allocations – Nwabueze

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Nigeria’s first female Professor of Statistics, Professor Joy Chioma Nwabueze has knocked the Federal government for not listening to the […]

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US continues to provide foreign aid after USAID freeze

Nuclear weapons: US confirms direct talks with Iran to be held in Oman

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United States is set for the scheduled talks with Iran as the countries try to reach a deal on […]

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US continues to provide foreign aid after USAID freeze

Nuclear weapons: US confirms direct talks with Iran to be held in Oman

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United States is set for the scheduled talks with Iran as the countries try to reach a deal on […]

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US continues to provide foreign aid after USAID freeze

Nuclear weapons: US confirms direct talks with Iran to be held in Oman

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United States is set for the scheduled talks with Iran as the countries try to reach a deal on […]

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Mass exodus hits Kaduna APC following El-rufai's resignation

Osun APC shuts secretariat to honour slain National Director Adeniji

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced the temporary closure of its secretariat situated along […]

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Kwara govt charges teachers on punctuality

N1bn loan from KWSUBEB paid into Kwara Govt account – Ex-SUBEB Chairman Lanre Daibu

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Former chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Alhaji Lanre Daibu, on Thursday, told the Kwara State High […]

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Gov Oborevwori afraid of 'Anioma State' — Ned Nwoko

Gov Oborevwori afraid of ‘Anioma State’ — Ned Nwoko

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Ned Nwoko, has disclosed that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori does not understand the benefits […]

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Abia airport: Community members demand transparency, fair compensation

Abia airport: Community members demand transparency, fair compensation

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

Some representatives from communities affected by the Abia airport project on Wednesday alleged that the state government did not apply […]

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$5m Gold Card for US citizenship out next week

$5m Gold Card for US citizenship out next week

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The United States’ $5 million Gold Card, which offers a residency permit and simplifies the citizenship process, will be rolled […]

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Troops rescue prominent Katsina judge, repel bandit attack in Katsina

Nigerian Army rescues 17 kidnapped victims in Kaduna

By Ifunanya / April 11, 2025

The Nigerian Army has announced that its personnel from Section 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims […]

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One dead as helicopter crashes in New York's Hudson River

One dead as helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River

By Ifunanya / April 10, 2025

One person has been confirmed dead after a helicopter crash into New York’s Hudson River on Thursday. Two individuals were […]

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