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Deploy tools to help PWDs during gov poll, group urges INEC

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

PWDs. Photo Credit: Getty Images The Albino Foundation Africa on Wednesday pleaded with the Independent National Electoral Commission to deploy […]

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Nweke Jnr chides INEC over lack of transparency

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The former Minister of Information and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Enugu State, Frank Nweke Jr, […]

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JAMB dismisses two staff for document forgery in Benue

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Wednesday dismissed two of its staff for gross misconduct. JAMB identified the […]

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More funds needed in basic education to drive enrollment – UNICEF

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 International Children’s Day of Broadcasting, the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF has called for adequate funding […]

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Election: No agreement between Tinubu, Makinde –APC PCC

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Committee in Oyo State has denied having a standing agreement with the state Governor, […]

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NGO condemns skits stigmatising albinos

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Initiative for Advancement of the Albinism Cause, a Non-Governmental Organisation, has condemned social media content promoting the stigmatisation of […]

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Fire destroys 80 shops in Kano market

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

A fire accident that occurred on Wednesday in Kurni Market in Kano, has destroyed a total of 80 shops. The […]

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Russian chess players to compete in Asian federation after quitting Europe

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Chess powerhouse Russia has joined the Asian Chess Federation, ACF, following a vote which allows Russian players to keep competing […]

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Chelsea FC create fan advisory board

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Chelsea Football Club will create a fan advisory board, FAB, to “engage in discussion, exchange information and share insights” on […]

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Tributes pour as record World Cup scorer Fontaine dies

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Former French football great Just Fontaine, who in 1958 scored a record 13 goals in a single edition of the […]

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Tinubu’s victory: Peter Obi makes first statement

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The Labour Party, LP, candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, will address Nigerians following the declaration of Bola […]

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Nigeria will do well under Tinubu – Katsina Gov, Masari

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari has expressed optimism that Nigeria under the newly elected President, Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu would […]

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Accept defeat, congratulate Tinubu, APC urges Atiku, Obi

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has urged the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and […]

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Ebonyi APGA gov candidate denies involvement in monarch’s death

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Ebonyi State, Prof. Benard Odoh, has denied allegations levelled against him […]

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Tinubu’s emergence answer to our prayers – Don

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Abdullahi Yelwa, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Crime Management and Control, CMC, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi, says […]

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Kano residents urge Tinubu to improve on security, economy

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Some residents of Kano metropolis on Wednesday appealed to the President -elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, to give priority to the […]

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Elections: Kano residents laud INEC, Nigerians

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Some residents of Kano State have commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for conducting peaceful Presidential and the National […]

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2023 Census: NPC tasks Yobe journalists on effective reportage

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Ahead of the 2023 population and housing census, the National Population Commission, (NPC), has tasked working journalists in Yobe State […]

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Presidential election: INEC Chair, Yakubu must be held responsible for BVAS failure – Kanayo O Kanayo

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has urged Nigerians to hold the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, […]

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Turkey’s elections for May 14 despite quake — Erdogan

By Ifunanya / March 1, 2023

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday ruled out any delay in elections after the devastating earthquake […]

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