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Sabotage: Tinubu campaigners back el-Rufai, minister defends Buhari

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Bola Tinubu and Nasir El-Rufai The Federal Government has dismissed claims by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that some […]

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Some stations glamourising hate speech, divisive remarks – NBC

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The National Broadcasting Commission on Wednesday warned broadcasters covering the forthcoming general elections to abide by the provisions of the […]

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Rotary Club donates N1.5m wheelchair to polio survivor

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Rotary Club of Abuja, Maitama, on Wednesday presented N1.5m electric wheelchair to a polio survivor, Mr Festus Aziken, as […]

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Velvet Revolution begins in University of Ilorin – VC Wahab Egbewole

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, says he has launched a ‘Velvet Revolution ‘ in the […]

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Gov Ortom advocates establishment of Catholic University in Makurdi

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has urged the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi the state capital to establish a university in […]

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Tribe, religion expunged from 2023 questionnaire – Kwara NPC Commissioner

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The issues of tribe and religion have been expunged from the questionnaire to be administered by the National Population Commission, […]

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New naira scarcity: Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina border residents trade in CFA

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Residents of border communities in states including Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina,  Adamawa and Kwara have opted for the CFA franc following […]

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Ohanaeze chieftain insists on removal of fuel subsidy to end scarcity

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

A Chieftain of Igbo socio-cultural group in the South East, Mazi Ezenwo Patrick Anichukwu has reacted to the lingering fuel […]

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Obi, Kwankwaso won’t step down for Atiku – Parties

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Labour Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party on Wednesday said their presidential candidates would not step down for their […]

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Amosun, Abiodun clash over performance, abandoned projects

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; Senator Ibikunle Amosun A former governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, led the campaign on […]

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Why does the Nekede Poly girl deserve punishment?

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

On Tuesday, a lawyer wrote to the management of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, apologising on behalf of […]

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Will Peter Obi disappoint us?

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

There is so much rage in the land. People are angry at those that presently manage our commonwealth. Even the […]

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Physically-challenged persons lament hostile environment, discrimination against political dreams

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Despite the Independent National Electoral Commission giving its commitment to support People Living With Disabilities ahead of the 2023 General […]

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Alleged N6.9bn fraud: Fayose’s EFCC trial resumes after 2023 election

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Justice Chukujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday adjourned hearing in the trial of former […]

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Islamic group demands justice for woman allegedly raped inside Mosque

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Muslim Right Concern, MURIC, on Wednesday called for justice for a woman purportedly raped inside a worship centre in […]

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Anambra gunmen kill teenager, burn 1,240 INEC materials

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Some yet-to-be-identified assailants have attacked the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission at Ojoto, in the Idemili South Local […]

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Efforts to save gov candidate failed, Ikpeazu laments

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has paid a condolence visit to the family […]

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2023: Over 800,000 PVCs yet to be collected in Oyo – INEC

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that about eight hundred thousand Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVC) are yet to […]

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Vote your conscience, Sultan, CAN advise Nigerians

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Prominent religious leaders on Wednesday advised Nigerians to get their Permanent Voter Cards and be ready to vote according to […]

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Emir of Dutse, Nuhu Sanusi laid to rest

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The remains of the Emir of Dutse, Dr Nuhu Muhammadu Sanusi were on Wednesday laid to rest at kargo public […]

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