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I can no longer go to my farms in Kwara — Bolaji Abdullahi — Daily Nigerian

ADC Blames Rising Insecurity, Poverty on APC, Urges Voter Shift

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A senior opposition figure in Nigeria has warned that escalating insecurity and economic hardship are pushing citizens to breaking point, […]

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South African land, dignity more important than US aid - Shehu Sani carpets Donald Trump

Ending Barbaric Royal Rites: Shehu Sani Calls for Cultural Reform in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A prominent Nigerian advocate and former senator, Shehu Sani, has intensified calls to end controversial rituals tied to royal succession […]

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Saudi Arabia emerges leading Agric hub for mango production — Daily Nigerian

AlUla: Saudi’s Leading Mango Producer with 1,000+ Tonnes Annually

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla region is cementing its reputation as a thriving agricultural hub, with its lush mango farms producing more […]

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Osun residents express concern over clash Aregbesola, Adeleke clash

Adeleke vs Aregbesola: Osun Clash Sparks Governance, Legacy Debate

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A deepening political feud between Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and former governor Rauf Aregbesola has sparked widespread concern among […]

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Morocco hosts Palestinian delegation for human rights training

Morocco Boosts Palestinian Support with Human Rights Advocacy Training

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Morocco has launched a week-long training initiative in Rabat to bolster Palestinian human rights advocacy, underscoring its continued diplomatic support […]

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Court orders final forfeiture of Dalori's N335m, hospital, 5 filling stations to FG — Daily Nigerian

Abuja Court Orders Final Forfeiture of N335M, Major Assets to Federal Government

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A Nigerian court has finalized the seizure of over 335 million naira ($217,000) in assets and funds tied to alleged […]

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Edo Security Squad Arrests 20 in Anti-Kidnapping, Cultist Crackdown

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Edo State authorities in southern Nigeria have arrested at least 20 suspects in a major security operation targeting organized crime […]

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G20 members hope to reach consensus on global financial reforms at Durban meeting

G20 Durban Summit Targets Global Financial Reforms to Ease Developing Nations’ Debt

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Finance officials from G20 nations are convening in Durban this week to negotiate reforms aimed at easing debt burdens and […]

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Gov Nwifuru reshuffles cabinet, redeploys Information Commissioner, others

Ebonyi Governor Nwifuru Restructures Cabinet, Issues Performance Ultimatums

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced a limited reorganization of his cabinet, reassigning four commissioners while issuing strict performance […]

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Plateau Speaker leads members to visit attacked Riyom community

Plateau Speaker Visits Attacked Riyom Village, Vows to Halt Killings

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A delegation from the Plateau State House of Assembly visited a rural community in central Nigeria on Tuesday, days after […]

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“Fethullah”terrorist group existing in Nigeria, Türkiye warns — Daily Nigerian

Turkey Warns Nigeria of FETO Terrorist Group’s Global Threat

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The Turkish government has raised concerns over the continued presence of members of the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) in Nigeria […]

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2027: Uncertainty as Tinubu, APC begin new chapter without Buhari

Buhari Demise Tests APC’s 2027 Bid as Opposition Forms Coalition

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The burial of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, has ignited debates about the […]

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Trump Administration's funding cuts jeopardize HIV research in South Africa

HIV Vaccine Progress in Jeopardy as US Cuts Funding

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A promising HIV vaccine initiative led by scientists at South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand faces uncertainty after the sudden […]

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Islamic preachers in Burkina Faso rally against social media hate

Burkina Imams Combat Online Hate Speech Amid Extremism Surge

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Burkina Faso’s leading Islamic organization has launched a nationwide effort to curb online hate speech amid escalating extremist violence, uniting […]

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Ruto's $9M mega church sparks outrage amid Kenya's crisis

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Fury Over $9M Mega Church Amid Economic Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A controversial plan by Kenyan President William Ruto to construct a $9.3 million megachurch at his official residence has sparked […]

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Bill granting head of Mali's junta, Gen. Assimi Goita, five more years in power signed into law

Mali Junta Leader Seizes Renewable Five-Year Term, Scraps Elections

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goita, has enacted a law granting himself an extendable five-year presidential term, effectively cementing his […]

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DRC: More than 300,000 civil servants eligible to new retirement plan

Congo Resumes Retirement Plan for 300,000 Civil Servants After Two-Year Pause

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Breaking News: Democratic Republic of Congo Resumes Long-Awaited Retirement Plan for Civil Servants In a significant move, the Democratic Republic […]

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Tunisia sentences prominent opposition leader to 14 years in prison

Tunisian Opposition Leader Rached Ghannouchi Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Tunisian Court Hands Down 14-Year Prison Sentence to Opposition Leader In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Tunisian […]

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Dozens of migrants held for ransom by criminal gang in Libya released from captivity

Dozens of Migrants Kidnapped by Traffickers Freed in Libya

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Breaking News: Dozens of Migrants Freed from Captivity in Libya In a dramatic turn of events, dozens of migrants who […]

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Gaza conflict overshadows EU-Southern Neighbourhood talks in Brussels

EU and Middle East Ministers Meet Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 15, 2025

Middle East Conflict Takes Center Stage at EU-Southern Neighbourhood Ministerial Meeting In a highly anticipated gathering, foreign ministers from Egypt […]

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