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IPOB Rejects Bill Seeking Additional State for Southeast, Demands Referendum Instead
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has rejected a bill in the House of Representatives seeking the creation of an additional state in...
30 Feared Dead As Bandits Attack Two Katsina LGAs
Thirty people are feared dead after a series of attacks by armed bandits on several villages in the Dutsinma and Safana Local Government...
We Need $4.7bn To Aid 21 Million Displaced Persons In Nigeria, Others – UN
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN) has revealed that their humanitarian partners need $4.7 billion in 2024 to...
U.S Reports First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm In Man With Multiple Male Partners
A new case of sexually transmitted ringworm has been reported by health officials in New York City, marking the first such case in...
Eight Zamfara LGAs Face Flood Risk, NEMA Warns
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has disclosed that eight local government areas in Zamfara will likely experience moderate flooding during the 2024...
Saudi Sights Crescent Moon, Sets Sallah Day For June 16
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has declared June 16 as Sallah day after sighting the crescent moon of Dhu Al Hijjah. It...
SpaceX’s Starship Achieves Breakthrough Ocean Landing in Fourth Test Flight
SpaceX’s Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, launched from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday—this fourth test flight of...
Abolishing State Electoral Commissions Will Overburden INEC — Yiaga Africa
One of Nigeria’s election observer groups, Yiaga Africa, has warned against abolishing the State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) and extending their duties to...
I Remain A Committed, Loyal Labour Party Member – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reaffirmed his commitment and loyalty to his party in response to recent speculation regarding...
Paramilitary Attack Leaves Over 100 Dead In Sudan
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacked a village in Gezira province, Sudan, on Wednesday, killing at least 100 people and injuring dozens,...
Reps Pass ₦98.5bn FCT Supplementary Budget for 2024
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the 2024 supplementary bill of N98.5 billion for the Federal Capital Territory Administration. President Bola Tinubu...
US, UK, Among 17 Nations To Issues Joint Statement Calling on Hamas to Ceasefire
The White House has stated on behalf of sixteen countries calling for Hamas to agree to a deal with a ceasefire and release...