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14981 kaduna residents vow not to vote over fuel currency scarcity

Kaduna residents vow not to vote over fuel, currency scarcity

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Several Kaduna residents who queued in different bank ATMs since early morning on Wednesday, but could not withdraw a dime […]

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Presidential candidate: Wike frustrated, lacks integrity, says PCC

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike The Peoples Democratic Party Campaign Council in Rivers State has taken a swipe at the state […]

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14987 TRUCK ACCIDENT

Rickety container-laden trailers dispense deaths on Lagos roads

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN writes on recurring accidents involving containers and tankers, which have been killing people in the country especially Lagos […]

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Gov’s wife seeks more women participation in politics

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has highlighted the need for more women to participate […]

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Osun REC admits politicians, INEC staff bypassed BVAS

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has said Bimodal Voter […]

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We are not fighting corruption to impress Transparency International – FG

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The presidency has reacted to the corruption perception index of Transparency International TI, which indicated that Nigeria dropped four steps […]

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14971 court gravel

Supreme Court sacks Taraba APC gov candidate

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday nullified the nomination of Senator Emmanuel Bwacha as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives […]

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14965 buharis neutrality his way of ensuring credible polls lai mohammed

Buhari’s neutrality his way of ensuring credible polls – Lai Mohammed

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has reacted to Wednesday’s outburst of Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai that […]

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Raheem: I disarmed Vandi after shooting, says ASP

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

Bolanle Raheem and Drambi Vandi A prosecution witness, Assistant Superintendent of Police Olorunshola Segun, on Wednesday, narrated how he disarmed […]

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14957 gunmen kidnap cross river commissioner for women affairs

Gunmen kidnap Cross River commissioner for women affairs

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Cross River, Gertrude Njar, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Wednesday in Calabar. […]

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14959 fec approves n4bn for construction of senate buildings radio antenna

FEC approves N4bn for construction of senate buildings, radio antenna

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved about N4 billion for the execution of three projects across the nation. The […]

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14961 buhari sends delegation to dutse for emirs burial

Buhari sends delegation to Dutse for emir’s burial

By Ifunanya / February 2, 2023

President Muhammadu Buhari said the demise of Nuhu Sanusi, the first-class traditional ruler of Dutse, the capital city of Jigawa, […]

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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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14905 NBC

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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14909 Poliovir

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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12233 2023 census npc warns enumerators staffers against partisanship laxity

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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14885 Francs CFA

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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14883 ohanaeze chieftain insists on removal of fuel subsidy to end scarcity

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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