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Biafra Day: Enugu, Others Dismiss IPOB’s orders

Written by Nafisat Abdulrahman   As the ‘Biafra Day’ commemoration on May 30 sparked debates and security concerns in the South-East, the Enugu State government has issued a statement emphasizing that Thursday, May 30 is not a public holiday or sit-at-home day.   The development followed threats from the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who […]

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Final Countdown As Voters Gear Up To Cast Ballots In South Africa

By Rédaction Africanews   Final preparations are underway for South Africa’s election on Wednesday, which falls 30 years after the country ended apartheid rule and may be the first time that long-time ruling party African National Congress (ANC) faces losing a majority in parliament. Several polls put ANC approval at less than 50% and facing

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Indian Army to receive another batch of AK-203 Assault Rifles from Amethi Plant

  The Indian Army is preparing to receive nearly 8,000 AK-203 assault rifles from the Korwa plant in Amethi next month. To date, the Indian Army has acquired 27,000 locally manufactured AK-203 assault rifles through the Indo-Russian joint venture, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL).   India is the first country outside Russia to begin production

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UN Security Council Meets Over Israeli Strikes In Rafah – 45 dead

The UN humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, called the attack “utterly unacceptable” and criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s explanation that what happened in Rafah was a “tragic mistake.” The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday to address the situation in Rafah after an Israeli airstrike resulted in the deaths of 45

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Kwara beggars harbour weapons, charms – Commissioner laments

The Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport, AbdulQwawiy Olododo, reported that at least 10 lives were lost in various fire incidents across the state in 2023.   Additionally, the Commissioner for Social Development, Afolashade Opeyemi, expressed concern over beggars in the state being found with dangerous weapons such as guns, daggers, charms, and other

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We Are Going back To The Old National Anthem – House Of Rep Passes Bills

The House of Representatives has passed a bill to revert to the old national anthem “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”.   The bill passed through its first, second, and third readings within minutes. The lead proponent for the return to the old anthem, House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, emphasized the importance of viewing the anthem as

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Helicopter carrying Iranian President crashed – latest update

By Farnaz Fassihi   Rescuers are trying to locate the helicopter on which President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian were traveling, state media reported. Their status is unknown. Here are the latest developments. A helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran crashed on Sunday in a remote part of the country, according

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Is The President Losing Sleep Over Obi and Atiku Alliance?

By Imoleayo OYEDEYI and Godfrey GEORGE, Punhcng   The Federal Government has dismissed the planned alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. According to the Presidency, President Bola Tinubu is not bothered about the planned alliance, noting that the President was not losing sleep over alliance plots by

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