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Makinde visits Aleshinloye market 20 days after fire tragedy

Makinde visits Aleshinloye market 20 days after fire tragedy

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has visited Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, the state capital, which was recently engulfed by […]

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Russia leads global energy markets despite sanctions - PM Mishustin

Russia leads global energy markets despite sanctions – PM Mishustin

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday declared Russia the dominant country in global energy markets, despite sanctions. The PM spoke […]

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'Did I say that?' - Trump U-turns on calling Zelensky dictator

US Speaker reveals only way Trump can serve third term as President

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

United States Speaker, Mike Johnson, has suggested the only way Donald Trump can serve a third term in office as […]

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Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah official, three others in Beirut

Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah official, three others in Beirut

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed four people in Beirut’s southern suburbs, including a Hezbollah official. The Israeli military identified […]

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Trump administration seeks death sentence against Mangione for Thompson's killing

Trump administration seeks death sentence against Mangione for Thompson’s killing

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

United States federal prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, accused of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian […]

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Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru suspends three commissioners for absenteeism

Gov Nwifuru arrests 6 commissioners, LG chairman over alleged breach of contract terms

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has arrested six commissioners over alleged involvement in breach of a contract for the construction […]

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Ramadan: Stanel World breaks fast with Muslim fateful in Niger community with over 10,000 bread

Ramadan: Stanel World breaks fast with Muslim fateful in Niger community with over 10,000 bread

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

As part of its annual events, Stanel World Suleja has identified with Muslim community in Suleja, Niger State with the […]

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Court clears path for recall process against senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Okehi council chairman imposes curfew ahead of Senator Natasha’s Eid visit

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Okehi Local Government Chairman, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council area in anticipation of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s […]

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BREAKING: Mammoth crowd as Natasha lands in Kogi amid security concerns

BREAKING: Mammoth crowd as Natasha lands in Kogi amid security concerns

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has landed in her consistency despite moves by the state government and the Nigeria […]

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FCT Police require prior approval for camping, hiking over security concerns

FCT Police require prior approval for camping, hiking over security concerns

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has advised the public, particularly youth groups and hiking enthusiasts, to obtain police […]

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Rivers: Sacked LG chairmen vow to take over councils

Coalition tasks African Union to intervene in state of emergency imposed on Rivers

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

A coalition of Nigerian professionals and political figures have petitioned the African Union, AU, over the recent declaration of a […]

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Nigeria not getting better anytime soon - Inibehe Effiong

Nigeria not getting better anytime soon – Inibehe Effiong

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has suggested that Nigeria is not improving anytime soon. Effiong claimed that the rot, […]

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Zamfara: Coalition reacts as Gov Dauda removes 2,363 ghost workers from payroll

Zamfara: Coalition reacts as Gov Dauda removes 2,363 ghost workers from payroll

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Coalition of Rescue Support Groups in Zamfara has lauded Governor Dauda Lawal for fishing out and removing from the […]

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Protest erupts in Otukpo over incessant killings, kidnappings

Protest erupts in Otukpo over incessant killings, kidnappings

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Angry residents of Otukpo, Benue State, have taken to the streets in protest against the rising cases of killings and […]

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Survivors of Myanmar quake left without food, water, shelter - Aid groups

Survivors of Myanmar quake left without food, water, shelter – Aid groups

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Aid groups arriving in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there is urgent need for shelter, food and water after […]

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Putin afraid of Trump — Zelenskyy

Russia has committed over 183,000 war crimes in Ukraine – Zelenskyy

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday demanded punishment on Russia for more than 183,000 alleged war crimes documented by Ukraine […]

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US sanctions Hong Kong Police Commissioner, Siu Chak-yee, 5 others

US sanctions Hong Kong Police Commissioner, Siu Chak-yee, 5 others

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The United States of America has imposed sanctions on Hong Kong’s Police Commissioner, Raymond Siu Chak-yee and five other officials. […]

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Edo killings: Arewa group warns against inciting North-South tensions

Edo killings: Arewa group warns against inciting North-South tensions

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Arewa Think Tank, a northern advocacy group, has strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, cautioning […]

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Nigeria, ITU rally supports against internet disruptions

Become financially independent, tap into technology – Minister advises youths

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Olatunbosun Tijani, has urged Nigerian youths to take advantage of the numerous […]

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Kogi govt imposes indefinite ban on rallies amid rising security tensions

Kogi govt imposes indefinite ban on rallies amid rising security tensions

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Kogi State Government has imposed an indefinite ban on rallies and security convoys, citing intelligence reports of potential security […]

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