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Elon Musk calls for zero tariff between Europe, US to create free trade zone

Elon Musk calls for zero tariff between Europe, US to create free trade zone

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2025

Elon Musk is advocating for zero tariffs between the United States and European countries. In a virtual interview with Italian […]

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Ex-Senate President Nnamani threatens legal action against Abbo over alleged libelous statements

Ex-Senate President Nnamani threatens legal action against Abbo over alleged libelous statements

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2025

Nigeria’s former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, has threatened legal action against Senator Elisha Abbo over alleged libelous statements. Media Talk […]

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'Hands off' protests against Trump, Musk spread in US

‘Hands off’ protests against Trump, Musk spread in US

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2025

‘Hands Off’ protests took place across the United States on Saturday in opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies and the […]

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Delta APC, PDP trade blame over Agbor flood disaster

Delta APC, PDP trade blame over Agbor flood disaster

By Ifunanya / April 6, 2025

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have traded blame over […]

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Burial date for Edwin Clark announced

Burial date for Edwin Clark announced

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The late Elder Statesman and former Information Commissioner, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, will be laid to rest at his Kiagbodo […]

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Labour Party in UK suspends MP Dan Norris after rape arrest

Labour Party in UK suspends MP Dan Norris after rape arrest

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The UK’s ruling Labour Party has suspended MP Dan Norris. This follows his arrest on suspicion of sexual offences against […]

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Kano Emirate Council insists Emir Sanusi didn't violate ban on Sallah durbar

Kano citizens claim IGP’s invitation to Emir Sanusi part of alleged plan to impose state of emergency

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Following reports that the Nigeria Police Force has officially invited the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, to an […]

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Many Houthi leaders dead after new airstrikes - Trump

Trump stops financial flow, takes decisive action against Cartel de Sinaloa money launderer – Rubio

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has said President Donald Trump’s administration has moved against money launderers of […]

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Plateau: Latest attacks on defenceless citizens unacceptable - Tinubu

Plateau: Latest attacks on defenceless citizens unacceptable – Tinubu

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday condemned the latest bandit attacks in Plateau State, stating that attacks on defenceless citizens are […]

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Ukraine 'multiplying' energy attacks despite US-brokered moratorium - Russia

Ukraine ‘multiplying’ energy attacks despite US-brokered moratorium – Russia

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Russia’s defence ministry on Saturday said Ukraine had increased its attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, hitting targets 14 times in […]

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US tariffs: Anti-Trump protests spread across European cities

US tariffs: Anti-Trump protests spread across European cities

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Scores of people on Saturday protested across European cities against United States President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk. […]

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Ogun, Terra Kulture to set up film, entertainment village ahead of National Sports Festival

Ogun, Terra Kulture to set up film, entertainment village ahead of National Sports Festival

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that the state government will collaborate with a private sector arts […]

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Eight trafficked children reunited with parents in Taraba

Eight trafficked children reunited with parents in Taraba

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The Taraba State Ministry of Women Affairs and Child Development, in collaboration with the National Agency for the Prohibition of […]

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Insecurity in Plateau beyond farmer-herder clashes – Mutfwang

Insecurity in Plateau beyond farmer-herder clashes – Mutfwang

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, says the ongoing attacks and killings in some parts of the state is a coordinated […]

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We’ll hit until you’re no longer a threat – Trump to Iran-backed Houthis

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

President Donald Trump of the United States, US, has threatened to continue attacking Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group. Trump said the […]

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IED planted by ISWAP explodes in Borno, injures one

IED planted by ISWAP explodes in Borno, injures one

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, detonated in Meleri Village, Damboa Local Government Area, on Saturday, leaving one individual injured. The […]

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Supreme Court cancels five-year ban on lmo Attorney General Akaolisa

Supreme Court cancels five-year ban on lmo Attorney General Akaolisa

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The five-year ban imposed on the Attorney General of Imo State, C. O. C. Akaolisa, by the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary […]

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Ekiti to train 100 youths on installation of electricity prepaid meters

Ekiti State Govt signs MoU with Venite University

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

The Ekiti State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Venite University, Iloro-Ekiti, for the use of the […]

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Houthis shoot down 3rd US MQ-9 Reaper drone

Houthis shoot down 3rd US MQ-9 Reaper drone

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Houthis in Yemen have shot down another US MQ-9 Reaper drone. According to the Congressional Research Service, MQ-9 Reaper drones […]

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Armenia begins process to join European Union

Armenia begins process to join European Union

By Ifunanya / April 5, 2025

Armenia has commenced the process to become a part of the European Union, the presidential press service announced. Armenian President, […]

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