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Kebbi: Avoid cutting corners, Gov Idris warns contractors

Kebbi governor condemns FUBK student abduction, orders security action

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has condemned the abduction of Augustine Madubiya, a 400-level student of the Federal University […]

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US appeals court halts order forcing DOGE to turn over documents

US Supreme Court halts reinstatement of sacked federal employees

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The US Supreme Court, on Tuesday blocked an order of a judge for President Donald Trump’s administration to rehire thousands […]

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Nigerians need opportunities to prosper, not handouts- Ex Minister Essien slams politicians

Nigerians need opportunities to prosper, not handouts- Ex Minister Essien slams politicians

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

Former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chief Nduese Essien says Nigerians need opportunities to work and prosper, including […]

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Impeachment: I won't stop Rivers Assembly from performing their duties - Wike

FCT enrolls 198,810 residents in health insurance scheme

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

A total of 198,810 residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were enrolled in the Federal Capital Territory Health Insurance […]

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FG launches national review of renewable energy curriculum in polytechnics

FG launches national review of renewable energy curriculum in polytechnics

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Federal Government has commenced the national review of the renewable energy curriculum in the country’s higher institutions of learning. […]

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Agbogidi at London event to honour Jim Ovia

Agbogidi at London event to honour Jim Ovia

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Obi of Onitsha, HRM Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe (Agbogidi), was among the esteemed dignitaries present at the award ceremony where […]

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Cultural suppression - Kano lawyers condemn ban on Sallah Durbar

Cultural suppression – Kano lawyers condemn ban on Sallah Durbar

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The National Forum of Kano Indigene Lawyers has condemned the recent ban on Sallah Durbar festivities across the four Kano […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

You can’t own nuclear weapons – Trump warns Iran ahead Saturday’s ‘direct talks’

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States will on Saturday hold “direct talks” with Iran over a nuclear deal. Trump, […]

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Nuclear deal: Kremlin supports direct US, Iran talks

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Russia supported both direct and indirect talks between Iran and the US over the […]

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South Korea sets June 3 for presidential election following Yoon’s impeachment

South Korea sets June 3 for presidential election following Yoon’s impeachment

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

South Korea will head to the polls on 3 June to elect a new president, the country’s acting leader announced […]

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Katsina: Police enforce movement restriction ahead of LG polls

Lakurawa attack: We’ll end banditry, violent crimes in Kebbi – Police

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Kebbi State Police Command has vowed to put an end to banditry and violent crimes across the state. This […]

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Lagos High Court appoints Tajudeen Elias as Chief Registrar

Lagos High Court appoints Tajudeen Elias as Chief Registrar

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

Mr. Tajudeen Adegbenga Elias has been formally confirmed as the Chief Registrar of the High Court of Lagos State, with […]

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Trade war: EU delays first tariffs against US to mid-April

EU Commission proposes 25% counter-tariffs on some US imports

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The European Commission on Monday proposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a range of US goods in response to President Donald […]

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Osun PDP, APP, APC trade words over Appeal Court judgment on LG election

Rivers Assembly inferno: Acquitted suspects allege pressure to implicate Fubara’s CoS

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

Four individuals who were previously arrested in connection with the burning of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex, the […]

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Gov Sule denies endorsing any candidate for 2027 election

Nasarawa govt faces N500 Billion lawsuit over demolition of UK-based Nigerian’s property

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Nasarawa State Government may be heading into a major legal battle, as a United Kingdom-based Nigerian businessman, Robert Baba […]

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Benue LG election: Tribunal reserves judgrment in Ukum, Katsina-Ala, Logo, Otukpo petitions

Stop the Bloodshed – IYPM condemns renewed violence in Idoma communities

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The National President of the Idoma Youth Progressive Movement, IYPM, Chris Idoko, has condemned the recent spate of violent attacks […]

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David Mark warns against reprisal attacks over killings in Benue communities

David Mark warns against reprisal attacks over killings in Benue communities

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

Former Senate President, David Mark, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on several […]

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NURTW Lagos Chairman Tafa Sego survives assassination attempt in Surulere

NURTW Lagos Chairman Tafa Sego survives assassination attempt in Surulere

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Mustapha Adekunle Adio, […]

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Traditional rulers can’t be detached from politics - Ogun monarch

Traditional rulers can’t be detached from politics – Ogun monarch

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Eselu of Eselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, has argued that […]

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Ekiti commissioner advocates access to safe, clean water

Ekiti commissioner advocates access to safe, clean water

By Ifunanya / April 8, 2025

The Ekiti State Commissioner for Infrastructure and Public Utilities, Professor Mobolaji Aluko, has emphasised that access to safe and clean […]

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