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Uromi massacre: I’ll pay full compensation to families of victims – Edo Governor Okpebholo

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi that he will […]

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigns

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich resigns

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

The Israeli Minister of Finance, Bezalel Smotrich, has resigned from his post. Smotrich communicated his resignation in a letter addressed […]

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Third federal judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship executive order

Real pain yet to come for Huthis, Iran – Trump

By Ifunanya / April 1, 2025

US President Donald Trump has threatened that strikes on Yemen’s Huthis will continue until they no longer pose a threat […]

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Many Houthi leaders dead after new airstrikes - Trump

Many Houthi leaders dead after new airstrikes – Trump

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

President Donald Trump said on Monday that United States airstrikes against the Houthis have eliminated several leading figures and foot […]

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Reason we celebrate Eid el-Fitri on Monday - Egba Muslim leader

Reason we celebrate Eid el-Fitri on Monday – Egba Muslim leader

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Wakeelu Muslimeen of the South-West, Edo, and Delta states, Sheikh Iskil Awwal, has explained why the congregational prayer was […]

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Climate finance: CSO tasks govts on transparency in disbursement of funds

Climate finance: CSO tasks govts on transparency in disbursement of funds

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

A civil society organisation, Peace Point Development Foundation, PPDF, has called on the Nigerian government, as well as the Akwa […]

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Another petrol tanker somersaults in Oyo

Another petrol tanker somersaults in Oyo

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Another petrol tanker has overturned in Oyo State, Media Talk Africa reports. The tanker carrying about 40,000 litres of Premium […]

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Five mine workers killed by explosion in Spain

Five mine workers killed by explosion in Spain

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

At least five workers have died, and several others were left injured following a blast at a mine in the […]

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Netanyahu urged to implement Gaza deal in full

Israel proposes hostage deal as fighting continues in Gaza

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Israel on Monday proposed an extended truce in Gaza in exchange for the return of about half the remaining hostages. […]

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Russia, US agree to temporary ban on attacks

We’re working on Ukraine peace deal with US – Kremlin

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Kremlin on Monday said that Russia and the United States are working on ideas for a possible peace settlement […]

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Police foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi

Police foil kidnap attempt in Ebonyi

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Ebonyi State Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt in Abakaliki, the state capital. Spokesperson Joshua Ukandu in stated […]

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Rivers: Sole Administrator Ibas appoints Worika as new SSG, gives reason

Rivers: Declare your assets publicly or face court action – Coalition tells Sole Administrator, Ibas

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (rtd), has been given seven days to declare his assets publicly. […]

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Hamas: Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel orders Rafah evacuation, continues bombardment of Gaza

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Israel has ordered fresh forced evacuation in Rafah, southern Gaza, as the military announced it plans to expand its renewed […]

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Jigawa CAN condemns extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in Uromi

Jigawa CAN condemns extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in Uromi

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Jigawa State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has strongly condemned the recent extra-judicial killing of 16 […]

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LAWMA targets $2.5bn annually from circular economy

LAWMA targets $2.5bn annually from circular economy

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, says the state will generate up to $2.5 billion annually from the circular economy […]

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Netanyahu urged to implement Gaza deal in full

Top Netanyahu aides Urich, Feldstein arrested in ‘Qatargate’ investigation

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Israeli police have announced the arrest of two top aides to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as part of the ongoing […]

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Khamenei dismisses US threats as Iran marks new year

Iran rebuffs Trump threat over nuclear deal

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday said the US would receive a strong blow if it acts on […]

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

US: Trump’s team considering global tariffs of up to 20%

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump is hurrying to determine the specifics of its new tariff agenda […]

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West African juntas impose levy on imported goods

West African juntas impose levy on imported goods

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

West African neighbours of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have imposed a new 0.5% levy on imported goods. They said […]

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Trump administration set to sack remaining USAID staff

US: ‘We’ll get Greenland, 100%’ – Trump hints on military force

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has said that it was certain his country will take over […]

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