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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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Edo killing: Heavy tears as slain travellers buried, govs urge against reprisals

Edo killing: Heavy tears as slain travellers buried, govs urge against reprisals

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The remains of the slain northern travellers in Uromi Edo State have been laid to rest, amid heavy tears on […]

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Realignment begins in Abia as PDP, APGA leaders back Otti

Otti urges better treatment of Correctional Service inmates

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has advocated for the humane treatment of inmates at various correctional facilities in Nigeria, calling […]

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Hamas reportedly agrees to release five hostages for Eid al-Fitr truce

War: Hamas agrees to Gaza ceasefire proposal

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Palestinian militant group, Hamas’ chief, Khalil al-Hayya, on Saturday, said Hamas has agreed to a Gaza ceasefire proposal it […]

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Nasarawa: Police deny allegation of releasing murder suspect after taking bribe

Igbo travellers not attacked in Kano – Police debunk reports

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Kano State Police Command says “viral news circulating on social media” regarding an attack on an 18-seater bus carrying […]

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US Defense Secretary Hegseth signs memo to shrink Pentagon’s civilian workforce

US Defense Secretary Hegseth signs memo to shrink Pentagon’s civilian workforce

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memorandum aimed at shrinking the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce. This was […]

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PET bottle collectors, scavengers accuse Delta Govt of fraudulent registration

PET bottle collectors, scavengers accuse Delta Govt of fraudulent registration

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

PET bottle operators and their scavengers have clashed with the Delta State Ministry of Environment in Asaba, the state capital. […]

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US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan

US woman released by Taliban in Afghanistan

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

An American woman, Faye Hall, has been released by the Taliban in Afghanistan, Washington’s former envoy to Kabul, Zalmay Khalilzad, […]

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Edo mob killing: Northern elders make three demands, issue ultimatum

Edo mob killing: Northern elders make three demands, issue ultimatum

By Ifunanya / March 30, 2025

The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, has made three key demands from the Edo State and federal governments regarding the killing […]

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Russia doesn't want war to end — Ukraine

Russia doesn’t want war to end — Ukraine

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Mariana Betsa, has stated that Russia is not ready to end its three-year invasion. The […]

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Trump terrorising students to silence dissent - Congresswoman Pressley

Trump terrorising students to silence dissent – Congresswoman Pressley

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has accused the Donald Trump administration of “terrorising students to silence dissent.” Pressley made this claim in […]

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Israeli attack on Beirut blatant violation of ceasefire - Iran

Israeli attack on Beirut blatant violation of ceasefire – Iran

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Iran has condemned the Israeli strikes on Beirut, calling them a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson […]

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Rivers: NASS ratified emergency rule in national interest - Senate Leader Bamidele

Rivers: NASS ratified emergency rule in national interest – Senate Leader Bamidele

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has justified the unanimous ratification of the state of emergency slammed on Rivers State by […]

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Fasting may continue in Nigeria — Sultan of Sokoto

Fasting may continue in Nigeria — Sultan of Sokoto

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, under the leadership of His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad […]

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Abia Govt to inspect toilets, gutters to safeguard public health

Abia Govt to inspect toilets, gutters to safeguard public health

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Toilets, gutters and related environmental spaces in Abia are to be inspected by sanitary personnel in the state. This followed […]

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US embassy in Syria warns of increased risk of attacks as Ramadan ends

US embassy in Syria warns of increased risk of attacks as Ramadan ends

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

The US embassy in Syria has issued a warning to its citizens over an “increased possibility” of attacks as the […]

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Greenland: 'You don't talk to close allies that way' - Denmark hits back at JD Vance

Greenland: ‘You don’t talk to close allies that way’ – Denmark hits back at JD Vance

By Ifunanya / March 29, 2025

Denmark has kicked against United States Vice President, JD Vance’s claim that it has not done enough for Greenland. The […]

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