Anambra: 2m voters register for November poll
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said yesterday, that no fewer than two million voters have been registered for the November 18 governorship
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Alhassan apologises to APC over comment
Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Hajia Aisha Jummai Alhassan— who last week said she would not support President Muhammadu Buhari should
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Court remands 30 IPOB members in prison
A Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Thursday, remanded 30 suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra in
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APC panel to table states merger, resource control, 10 others
TWELVE issues will be tabled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee on True Federalism, it was learnt yesterday. Besides, the committee will
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Governors move to stem spread of IPOB clashes
Governors moved yesterday to stem the tide of violence sparked by the soldiers’ clash with separatists in Abia State. Plateau State Governor Simon
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Stop being tribal leader, Ezekwesili cautions Buhari
A former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop being a sectional leader and take the moral high
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Edo police parade native doctor for aiding human trafficking
The Edo State Police Command, on Thursday, paraded a native doctor for allegedly aiding and abetting human trafficking. He was among the 55 suspects
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Alhassan assures return of remaining Chibok girls
Sen. Aisha Alhassan, the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, has assured that the remaining abducted Chibok school girls will be released
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Anambra Poll: APC NWC split over N.015b bribe allegation
Bitter feud has enveloped the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the insistence of some powerful members of the National Working Committee on the
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Army shoots three in Umuahia for wearing Biafran dress
The residents of Umuahia, Abia State capital are now living under tension following the shooting of three people on Akanu Ibiam Road also known as
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At last, resident doctors suspend strike
The nationwide strike by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has been suspended. National President of the association, Dr. John Onyebueze who
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BREAKING: Court throws out Dokpesi’s suit against APDA
A High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Halilu Yusuf, on Thursday, threw out Raymond Dokpesi’s suit against Advanced Peoples Democratic
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Bayelsa SSG quits post for law practice
The Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government, Chief Serena Dokubo-Spiff, has quit the post following his decision to return to law practice. Members
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Aiteo Group chief denies buying property for Diezani
Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of Aiteo Group, Mr Benedict Peters, has debunked an online report that he bought property and luxury furnishings in
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Singapore gets first female president without voting
Singapore got its first female president Wednesday, but the milestone was overshadowed by criticism that her selection was undemocratic after she was handed
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Kanu opts out of parley with South East leaders, alleges plans to kill him
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu has decided to shelve the proposed meeting with the South East governors
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Police rescues 13 abducted victims in Borno
Borno State Police Command has recorded successes both in the fight against the insurgency and counter insurgency operation as the command undertook a
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Army/IPOB clash: Security chiefs relocate to Aba
Heads of security agencies in Abia State have reportedly relocated the administrative headquarters of their agencies to Aba, the Commercial nerve of State
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Court remands man over possession of weapons
An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered the remand of 25-year-old man, Simiyu Olayiwola, in Ilesha Prison over alleged possession of dangerous
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Paris, Los Angeles get Olympic hosting rights
The International Olympic Committee named Paris and Los Angeles as hosts for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics on Wednesday, crowning two cities at
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Matthaeus criticises Ribery for throwing off jersey after substitution
Germany legend Lothar Matthaeus has criticised Franck Ribery for defiantly throwing off his Bayern Munich shirt after being substituted in Tuesday’s Champions League
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APC women endorse El-Rufai for 2019
National zonal and state women leaders of All Progressives Congress (APC) and other stakeholders on Wednesday met in Kaduna and declared their support for Governor Nasir
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National Assembly postpones resumption by one week
The National Assembly has postponed its resumption from annual recess by one week. The lawmakers, who were to resume on September 19, are
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Human Rights Commission cautions Army Python Dance
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerned about alleged invasion of parts of South East and South South geo-political zones of
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Lagos bans inter-state buses, vehicles along Ikorodu Road
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday announced the restriction of the operation of inter-state buses and vehicles operating along Ikorodu Road from going
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Yobe approves N11.3b to build cargo airport
The Yobe Government has approved N11.32 billion for the construction of an international cargo airport in Damaturu, according to an official. Alhaji Mohammed
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FOR THE RECORD: Illegality of Nnamdi Kanu’s house arrest by the army – Femi Falana
No doubt, the federal government of Nigeria has the duty to maintain law and order in the country. But it is the duty
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Nasarawa: Police arrest nine for buying stolen property
The Police in Nasarawa State have arrested nine persons for allegedly buying stolen property from suspected vandals. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)
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FEC orders probe of NIMASA , JAMB over poor remittance
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the probe of past heads of the The Joint Admission
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Kelechi Nwakali donates $240,000 to Imo orphanage homes
Arsenal loanee, Kelechi Nwakali, has provided much-needed succour to the less privileged in Imo State by sharing a total sum of $240,000 (87
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