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Tinubu appoints Alake as presidential spokesperson

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a former Lagos Information and Strategy Commissioner, Mr Dele Alake, as his spokesperson. Following his inauguration, on Monday, Tinubu becomes the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Tinubu announced the appointments, shortly after he took the oath of office in Abuja. Alake served as Commissioner of Information […]

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General Politics

President Tinubu vows to reset ailing economy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his swearing-in on Monday, vowed to expand the economy by at least six per cent a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs and unify the exchange rate. Tinubu, who becomes the 16th Nigeria’s President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, also pledged to tackle rampant insecurity. The NewsZenith reports […]

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Politics

Bello receives ex-Kogi commissioner, lawmaker into APC

Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has received a former Commissioner for Environment, Arc Mohammed Sule and former member of the State House of Assembly, Mrs Agnes Oziweere into the APC. Ballo received the duo, who were former members of the PDP at his residence on Sunday in Abuja. He said that Kogi, under APC, […]

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Foreign News Politics

Voting begins in presidential runoff in Türkiye

Voting starts in Türkiye’s presidential runoff, on Sunday, in which incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his leading contender, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, race for the presidency. The polls opened at 8.00 a.m. (0500 GMT) and will close at 5.00 p.m. (1400 GMT) local time. Unofficial results are expected at roughly 9.00 p.m. local time (1800 GMT). […]

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General Politics

Transition documents: Buhari hands over to Tinubu

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, in Abuja, handed the transition documents to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. Buhari also handed the baton of service alongside the documents at the investiture of the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on Tinubu. Also at the investiture, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima received the honour of […]

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Law / Crime Politics

Atiku, Obi lose bid for broadcast of court proceedings

From Our Correspondent in Abuja The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) on Monday in Abuja, rejected the request of PDP and Labour Party presidential candidates for live broadcast of its proceedings. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel, led by Justice Haruna Tsammani, held that the court did not have the powers or vires to […]

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Law / Crime Politics

Court nullifies candidature of Gov-Elect, Otti, others

By Our Correspondent A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano, has nullified the candidature of Alex Otto, the Abia State Governor-elect. The court also voided the nomination of all candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in both Abia and Kano States. Presiding judge, Justice M.N. Yunusa ruled that their emergence as candidates, was not in […]

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Law / Crime Politics

Labour Party factions clash in court

Two factions of Labour Party clashed at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) over legal rights to be present in court, on Wednesday, in Abuja. Members of both factions arrived early at Court of Appeal premises, where PEPC is sitting, even before the doors open. Shortly after the courtroom opened and lawyers and litigants entered, […]

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Foreign News Politics

Erdogan leading in Turkish presidential elections

Results of Turkish Presidential election have started coming in after polls closed, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan leading with 49.6 per cent of total votes cast. According to poll results, published by state-run Anadolu Agency, Erdogan’s AKP party is leading  with 49.6 per cent. Kemal Kilicdaroglu of CHP is following with 44.7 per cent of […]

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Politics

Coalition tasks APC on independence of 10th NASS

Civil Society Organisations have tasked the All Progressives Congress to allow lawmakers at the 10th National Assembly to elect their leaders without interference. The NewsZenith reports that the organisations operate under the auspices of the Centre for Credible Leadership and Citizen Awareness. The Director-General of the coalition, Dr Gabriel Nwambu, said this at a news […]

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