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More than two million candidates set for 2025 UTME - JAMB

‘Upload your IJMB, JUPEB results or forfeit admission’ – JAMB orders Direct Entry candidates

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has urged all candidates who applied for admission through the 2024 Direct Entry, […]

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Edo demolishes houses linked to kidnappers in Gov Okpebholo's senatorial district

God not happy with Nigeria over killings – Edo Chief Imam

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Sheikh Abdul-Fattah Enabulele, the Chief Imam of Benin, said on Sunday that God is displeased with Nigerians due to the […]

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arrested, others at large for allegedly attacking Kano Emir, Sanusi’s escort, vigilante

arrested, others at large for allegedly attacking Kano Emir, Sanusi’s escort, vigilante

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect linked to the killing and attack on vigilante […]

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State of emergency: Tinubu lacks power to remove Gov Fubara - CUPP

‘Wike convinced me to remove FCT from TSA’ — Tinubu

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has revealed that he removed the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, from the single treasury account, TSA, […]

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

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

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has strongly denied violating the ban on Sallah durbar and other traditional activities, […]

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'Too late to buy character you lack' - Wike's aide knocks Atiku again

‘Too late to buy character you lack’ – Wike’s aide knocks Atiku again

By Ifunanya / March 31, 2025

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has […]

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Elon Musk calls for US exit from NATO

Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Elon Musk gives reason Americans should vote for Brad Schimel

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

United States tech billionaire Elon Musk has explained why Americans should vote for Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court […]

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Era of civil disturbance during Eid prayers gone in Oyo - Gov Makinde

Era of civil disturbance during Eid prayers gone in Oyo – Gov Makinde

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the era of brigandage, civil disturbance, and violence at the Ibadan […]

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Muslims in Abia celebrate Eid el-Fitr, call for peace

Muslims in Abia celebrate Eid el-Fitr, call for peace

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Alhaji Aminu Lawan, the Chief Imam of Umuahia Central Mosque, has urged Muslim faithful and all Nigerians to use the […]

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Ukraine can rely on Germany, Europe — Scholz after Zelensky's heated argument with Trump

Tariff war: EU ready for US – German Chancellor Scholz

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated on Sunday that Europe desires cooperation with the United States, while also asserting that the […]

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Stakeholders urge Tinubu to strengthen Presidential Amnesty Programme

Tinubu appoints Ibrahim Oloriegbe as Chairman, NHIA

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Authority Insurance Authority, NHIA. A […]

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Niger Republic quits Lake Chad military force

Niger Republic quits Lake Chad military force

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Niger Republic has withdrawn an international force fighting armed Islamist groups in West Africa’s Lake Chad region as it […]

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Osun political crisis deepens as parties clash over LG leadership

Osun residents lament high costs during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Eid-el-Fitr festival was overshadowed by rising costs of living, leaving many residents struggling to celebrate in their usual grand […]

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Security tightened in Benue as police deploy officers for Eid celebration

Security tightened in Benue as police deploy officers for Eid celebration

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Benue State Police Command has deployed officers to strategic locations across the state to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration. […]

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Netanyahu urged to implement Gaza deal in full

Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to pressure Hamas amid ceasefire proposal

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday vowed to mount pressure on Hamas in Gaza while continuing negotiations to secure […]

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Ban on Durbar: Hundreds of Kano residents cheer Emir Sanusi during Eid procession

Ban on Durbar: Hundreds of Kano residents cheer Emir Sanusi during Eid procession

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Hundreds of Kano residents cheered Emir Muhammad Sanusi II on Sunday as he led the traditional after-prayers Eid procession, chanting, […]

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2027: Nigerians will vote APC from top to bottom - Governor Sani

Eid-el-Fitr: Governor Sani urges Kaduna residents to pray for peace, progress

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has urged residents in the state to continue to pray for peace, progress, […]

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Emir Sanusi II backs ban on Sallah Durbar, says peace, security in Kano paramount

Emir Sanusi II backs ban on Sallah Durbar, says peace, security in Kano paramount

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has endorsed the ban on the annual Sallah Durbar, citing the decision […]

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Eid-el-Fitr: Mbah urges faith, togetherness, charity

Eid-el-Fitr: Mbah urges faith, togetherness, charity

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state and across the nation on the […]

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President Tinubu honours Senate President, Speaker, National Assembly; Assents to Regional Development Commissions

President Tinubu honours Senate President, Speaker, National Assembly; Assents to Regional Development Commissions

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

President Tinubu honours Senate President, Speaker and National Assembly, Assents to Regional Development Commissions In a momentous stride towards Nigeria’s […]

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