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Local Politics

Lagos 2023: PDP guber candidate meets Imams in Badagry

The PDP Governorship Candidate in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor) on Sunday took his campaign to the League of Imams and Alfas in Badagry Division of the state, seeking their blessings for a successful election. The NewsZenith reports that Adediran is an indigene of Badagry division of Lagos state. The PDP candidate, who is […]

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National Politics

2023 Polls: C/River receives BVAS, other materials

The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Cross River, Dr Johnson Alalibo, has confirmed the receipt of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) gadgets to be used for the 2023 general elections in the state. Alalibo announced this at the end of his tour of offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, […]

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Politics

2023: APC, PDP record cross defections in Sokoto

From Our Correspondent The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State have continued to record cross-defections of members ahead of the 2023 General Elections. APC, in a statement issued by Bashar Abubakar, the Special Adviser, New Media to Sen. Aliyu Wamakko (APC-Sokoto North) in Sokoto said the party had […]

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General Law / Crime Politics

Sanwo-Olu re-echo call for state police

By Our Correspondent Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reiterated the need for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu made the call when the Commissioners of Police Service Commission (PSC), led by the acting Chairman, Retired Justice Clara Ogunbiyi, paid him a courtesy visit at the Lagos House, Marina. He said […]

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Foreign News Politics

50 die in protest against Chadian Govt.

By Agency report Chad Prime Minister, Saleh Kebzabo, on Friday, confirmed that at least 50 people were killed in Chad in a protest to denounce the transitional military government’s failure to turn power over to civilian rule.     Police used tear gas to break up the demonstration in Ndjamena. Gunfire was also heard, according […]

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Foreign News Politics

Johnson, Sunak lead race to be UK’s next PM

Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and his former Finance Minister, Rishi Sunak, were leading the potential contenders to replace British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Friday, with candidates canvassing support to become Conservative Party leader in a fast-tracked contest. After Truss quit on Thursday, ending her six weeks in power, those who want to […]

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Foreign News Politics

Truss resigns as UK PM

By Al-Jazeera Report British Prime Minister Liz Truss has announced she will stand down as leader of the Conservative Party after her policies triggered economic turmoil and sharply divided the party. Speaking outside her Downing Street office on Thursday, Truss said she could not deliver the promises she made when she was running for Conservative […]

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General Politics

Bala warns PDP members against anti-party activities

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, on Wednesday, warned members of the main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state against anti-party activities. Mohammed gave the warning during the inauguration of the PDP Presidential and Governorship joint campaign council in Bauchi. The governor assured the people of Bauchi of level playing ground for the […]

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Disasters Environment General Politics

Speakers’ Conference seeks urgent inquiry into Kogi assembly fire

The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (CoSAP) has called for an immediate investigation into the fire that gutted the Kogi Assembly Complex last week Monday in Lokoja. Mr Abubakar Sulaiman, Chairman of the CoSAPmade the call in a statement issued by his media aide, Mr Abdul Bura in Bauchi. Recall that on […]

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Economy National Politics

Buhari says Nigeria Air to take-off in December

President Muhammadu Buhari says the establishment of a National Carrier for Nigeria has reached 91 per cent completion and is expected to begin flight operations by Decemnber. The president gave the assurance at the third Ministerial Performance Review Retreat on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the feat is being boosted with the certification of […]

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