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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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ISWAP: Afenifere hails South-West govs' move to set up security surveillance team

Afenifere reiterates call for restructuring, state police

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has reemphasised that restructuring is the most potent instrument to tackle the socio-political and economic […]

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Police reforms: Minister Gaidam seeks EU support

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, has sought the partnership and support of the European Union to actualise police […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

EU formed to damage US – Trump

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has reemphasised that restructuring is the most potent instrument to tackle the socio-political and economic […]

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

Trump sacks US Admiral at NATO

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

US Navy Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, who holds a senior position in the NATO military committee, has been sacked. Reuters […]

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Former first lady, Jonathan, golf enthusiasts eulogize out-going IBB Lady captain, Donli

By Contributor / April 7, 2025

By Victor Okoye Abuja, April 7, 2025 (NAN) Former First lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, on Sunday, joined other dignitaries and […]

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Edo youths will be encouraged to join military - Gov Okpebholo

Edo youths will be encouraged to join military – Gov Okpebholo

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has affirmed that his administration will continue to raise awareness among citizens about utilising the […]

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Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of blackmail for blocking Gaza aid deliveries

Saudi Arabia imposes visa ban on Nigeria, Egypt, 12 other countries ahead of Hajj

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Saudi Arabia has announced a change to its visa policy, restricting nationals from 14 countries. Nigeria was listed among the […]

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Security forces foil kidnapping in Katsina, one civilian killed

Security forces foil kidnapping in Katsina, one civilian killed

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

A kidnapping attempt was foiled in the early hours of April 5, 2025, in Gidan Yan Ali, Kurba Village, Kankara […]

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Trump’s Tariffs: 'We're in early stages talks with US' - EU

Trump’s Tariffs: ‘We’re in early stages talks with US’ – EU

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The European Union has said it is in ‘early stages’ of talks with the United States of America on issues […]

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Nigeria boosts bilateral ties with Sweden

Nigeria boosts bilateral ties with Sweden

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Sweden. He […]

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US storms death toll catapults to 20

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

The death toll from severe storms in the midwest and southern United States has risen to 20. A father and […]

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US calculations for tariffs are 'nonsense' - German economy minister

US calculations for tariffs are ‘nonsense’ – German economy minister

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck has said that the premise of US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs is nonsense, arguing […]

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Every Fulani identity now tied to banditry – Shehu Sani

Every Fulani identity now tied to banditry – Shehu Sani

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Former Kaduna State senator, Shehu Sani, has raised concerns over the growing perception of Fulani people as criminals, attributing it […]

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Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike

Palestinian journalist killed in Israeli strike

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

An Israeli airstrike hit a tent used by local media in southern Gaza on Monday morning, killing a Palestinian journalist […]

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BREAKING: Emergency rule: Police fire teargas at protesters in Port Harcourt

BREAKING: Emergency rule: Police fire teargas at protesters in Port Harcourt

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command on Monday morning fired teargas at protesters in Port Harcourt, the state capital. […]

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Shehu Sani, Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode others reportedly make ambassadorial list

Shehu Sani, Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode others reportedly make ambassadorial list

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani; ex-presidential aide, Reno Omokri; and former governors of Abia and Enugu States, Okezie Ikpeazu […]

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Trump to become first US President to attend Super Bowl

Trump calls on Europe to pay yearly reparations to US

By Ifunanya / April 7, 2025

United States of America President Donald Trump has called on Europe to pay yearly reparations to the US. He disclosed […]

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