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Gov poll: Yiaga Africa urges security agencies to be vigilant

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

International human rights organisation, Yiaga Africa, on Thursday called on security agencies to “be vigilant and give safety to voters” […]

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INEC speaks on awarding ballot printing contract to Binani’s company

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to allegations of awarding contract to Binani Printing Press Limited, saying the […]

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Kano APC accuses NNPP of plan to use fake election observers

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The Kano State Government has alerted security agencies and the general public on alleged plan to use of fake election […]

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EFCC re-arraigns businesswoman over alleged N110m fraud

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, on Thursday, re-arraigned one Portia Emilia before Justice […]

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Group provides free WiFi for Lagos residents

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu A group, the Lagos of Our Dream, also known as Project LOUD, has said […]

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Naira weakens by 0.2% against dollar at Investors’ Exporters window

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The naira loses 0.2 per cent against the dollar on Thursday, exchanging at N462 at the Investors’ and Exporters’ window. […]

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Kano NNPP demands release of 6 members arrested by SSS

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Kano State has called for the release of six of its members arrested […]

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Elections: Police announce restriction of movement, ban quasi security outfits in Yobe

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

As Nigerians prepare to cast their ballots in upcoming governorship and state houses of assembly elections, Yobe State Police Command […]

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Nigeria: Tinubu reveals type of government he’ll form

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, has said his focus is to form a government of national competence rather than that of […]

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17 killed, three injured in Kano auto crash

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

FILE PHOTO: FRSC patrol vans No fewer than 17 persons were confirmed dead and three others injured in an auto […]

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No anointed candidate for Oyo gov election, says Olubadan-in-Council

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

Barely 48 hours to the governorship election in Oyo State, the Olubadan-in-Council, on Thursday, declared that it had no anointed […]

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Food, nutrition crisis to hit 24.8m Nigerians in 26 states, FCT – FAQ

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

About 24.8 million Nigerians in 26 states and the FCT, could experience acute nutrition and food crisis between June and […]

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Kano guber: NNPP petitions INEC over alleged plans to connive with ad-hoc staff to rig elections

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has written a petition to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, raising an alarm […]

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I’ve laid foundation for anti-corruption war, successive govts will continue – Buhari 

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari says the foundation laid by this administration in the war against graft, will be sustained by successive […]

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Three allegedly killed as APC, PDP supporters clash in Ibadan

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

No fewer than three people have reportedly lost their lives as a result of a clash between supporters of two […]

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2023: Don’t die because of any politician – Police warns supporters

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, have warned supporters of all political parties not to kill themselves because of any politician […]

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YPP candidate steps down for Kwara gov

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman-AbdulRazaq The Young Progressives Party governorship, Waziri Yakubu Gobir, has officially stepped down for the Kwara State […]

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Gov poll: We’re concerned by threats of intimidation, violence – Abdulsalami

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The National Peace Committee on Thursday called for calm as 28 States go to the polls to elect their governors […]

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My regime has ensured survival of SMEs — Buhari

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) … As Institute of Directors seeks Chartered status The President, Major General Muhammadu […]

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INEC sacks 100 ad hoc staff over involvement in election malpractices in Akwa Ibom

By Ifunanya / March 16, 2023

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Dr Cyril Omorogbe says the commission has delisted 100 ad hoc staff in […]

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