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New Nigeria possible under my administration – Obi

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday said a new […]

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Kidnapping: Reps seek army, MOPOL bases in Edo district

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

…Ask works ministry to construct pedestrian budge on Benin-Ore road The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, resolved to observe a […]

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We’ll secure, unite Nigeria – Peter Obi promises Nigerians

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in this year’s elections, Mr Peter Obi, has promised to bring back […]

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Absolute power given INEC dangerous – Olanipekun tells politicians

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Legal luminary, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, has kicked against Section 65 of the Electoral Act, saying it is a very […]

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NDLEA secures 3,733 convictions in 24 months – Marwa

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Muhammed Marwa, said the agency has secured 3,733 […]

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Nigeria’s debt: Pro-Buhari group blasts Obi, says ‘your comment shows zero grasp of economics’

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi’s comments on the economy, and the nation’s debt profile, is a […]

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In Chatham House, INEC Chairman speaks on 2023 election preparations, says ‘we’re working to avoid 2019 mistakes’

By Ifunanya / January 19, 2023

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says preparations for the 2023 general election are largely being concluded as preliminary deployments […]

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CBN sensitises Jigawa traders to new naira notes

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Central Bank of Nigeria building Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday took its sensitisation on the new naira notes to […]

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Train attack: Two rescued, seven arrested in Edo

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Edo State Government on Wednesday said that the two remaining Igueben Train Station kidnap victims have been rescued, while […]

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Oyo police arraign ex-lawmaker, nonagenarian for perjury, defamation

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Oyo State Police Command has arraigned a former lawmaker, Folaranmi Oyebanji, and a 93-year old man, Mathew Ademola, before an […]

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FEC okays N2.29bn for aircraft assembling plant in Nigeria

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Federal Government has concluded plans to commit at least N2,296,897,404 billion to construct aircraft assembly plant in Zaria, Kaduna […]

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Israel confirms direct Nigeria flights begin March

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Direct Israel-Nigeria flights will commence from March, the Israeli government disclosed on Wednesday. Sharon Bar-Li, Head of Africa Division, Israel […]

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9557 ogoni clean up fec approves n1 4bn for inspection vehicles

Ogoni clean-up: FEC approves N1.4bn for inspection vehicles

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Minister of Environment, Mohammed Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by […]

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Atiku’s economic blueprint will end food inflation —Spokesperson

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has said that the economic blueprint of […]

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IGP distributes election guidelines’ handbook to officers

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the distribution of over a million copies […]

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Big people are behind Nigeria’s problem – Kwankwaso

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has identified those responsible for the biggest problem confronting Nigeria. […]

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World’s oldest person, Catholic nun Sister dies at 118

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A French Catholic nun and the oldest person in the world, Sister Andre Randon, died on Wednesday at the age […]

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$53m debt: Emefiele appeals judgment compelling his appearance in court

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele has asked the Appeal court to set aside an […]

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FEC okays NNPC Ltd to invest N1.9trn in 44 federal roads

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has approved the recommendation for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPC Ltd., to invest […]

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Sen. Isah Misau defamed integrity of the Nigerian police, witness tells court

By Ifunanya / January 18, 2023

A Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Jimoh Moshood, told an FCT High Court, Kubwa that a former Senator, Isah Misau, […]

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