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Elections: Appeal Court strike out case opposing Zamfara APC from fielding candidates

The Court of Appeal Sokoto Division on Wednesday dismissed the case filed by a member of the House of Representatives,…
INEC justifies N1.5bn demand for CTCs of National Register of Voters and Polling Unit as requested by Messrs V.C. Ottaokpukpu and Associates

3.1m voters to participate in general election in Katsina – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says about 3.1 million voters are expected to participate in the Feb. 16, and…

Elections: Police will be professional, unbiased – IGP

The acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the position of the force to be professional and…

I will eradicate poverty if elected governor – Musa

Governorship candidate of the Advanced National Democratic Party (ANDP) in Lagos State, Dr. Olusegun Musa has vowed to eradicate poverty…
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2 remanded over alleged murder in Ibadan

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday remanded two men, Niyi Olusola and John Adeyemo, in prison for…

Firemen rescue 5 people from burning house in Kano

Officials of Kano State Fire Service Firemen on Tuesday night rescued a child and four adults trapped in a burning…
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Tailor allegedly punches, hits landlord with chair

A 27-year-old tailor, Toheeb Rasaq, who allegedly punched his landlord and hit him with a chair, on Wednesday appeared before…
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Presidential election: Be peaceful, orderly, Ambode urges Lagosians

With barely 48 hours to the much anticipated Presidential and National Assembly elections across the country, Lagos State Governor, Mr.…

Our spokesman narrowly escaped being killed by DSS men – CUPP

The Secretariat of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has raised the alarm over the alleged plot to assassinate the…

2019: SFG assures of peaceful elections

Mr Boss Mustapha, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has urged Nigerians not to entertain fear or…

ACF endorses President Buhari for second term

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) says it has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its preferred candidate for the Feb. 16…

FG, Dangote begin reconstruction of road, bridges in Abia State

The Federal Government and Dangote Industries Ltd., have commenced the reconstruction of a 16-kilometre concrete road and bridges in Ofeme…

2019 poll: Kano police tasks politicians on peaceful conduct

Ahead of 2019 general election, the Nigeria Police Force has urged all political parties in Kano and their supporters to…
Senator Abdulaziz Yari unveils plans to distribute 358 trucks of assorted foodstuff to people of Zamfara state ahead of Ramadan fasting

Gusau attack: Zamfara Govt. donates N60m to families of victims

The Zamfara State Government has donated N60 million to families of victims of the attack on Tudun-Maijatau and Takoka villages…
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Gunmen abduct APC campaign chairman

Unknown gunmen on Tuesday abducted Mr Monday Aighobahi, the Director General (DG) of the campaign organisation of the All Progressives…

Drug baron El Chapo faces life jail in America

Mexican mobster and drug baron Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was found guilty Tuesday by a New York jury of crimes…

Buhari mourns death of APC Supporters in Port Harcourt

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the tragic death of some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…

INEC losses 4,695 Smart Card Readers to fire in Anambra

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 4,695 Smart Card Readers were destroyed by fire that engulfed its…
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Court remands man over alleged stealing of teenager’s pant

An Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court, on Tuesday ordered the remand of 29- year-old Rasaq Iyanda, for allegedly stealing a 13-year-old…
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Presidency elated over GDP growth

The strong momentum and continuous growth in Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a proof that President Muhammadu Buhari’s policies…

ASUP suspends strike

The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), has suspended its two month old strike. Mr Usman Dutse, ASUP, National President…

Delta South Senate: I’m still in the race, ignore the rumour – Uduaghan

Immediate-past governor of Delta State and All Progressives Congress (APC) 2019 Delta South senatorial candidate, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, has…

Ecobank assures customers of a memorable Valentine

Ecobank Nigeria has stated that its innovative digital products are available to make this Valentine season an exciting one for…

Leave Nigeria alone, face Brexit, Russia collusion, group tells UK, US

A foreign relations group in Nigeria has urged the United Kingdom and the United States to face their own democratic…

Obaseki signs Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill into law

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday signed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Bill 2019 into law.

Jonathan, Wife, support Atiku at Rivers PDP Rally

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and wife Dame Patience Jonathan on Monday, graced the presidential campaign rally of the Peoples’ Democratic…

Ambode gives N10 million grants, 1,000 assistive devices to PLWDs

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday gave empowerment grants of N10 million to clusters of People Living With Disabilities,…
Two pilots escape death in an accident involving Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Super Mushshak trainer aircraft in Kaduna on Thursday.

Elections: NAF begins airlift of electoral materials for INEC

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has commenced airlift of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) electoral materials across the country…

NBA urges FG to discontinue charge against Onnoghen

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has again called on the executive arm of the Federal Government to discontinue the prosecution…
Massive PVC collection in Ondo: 55,859 cards distributed in record-breaking five-day period

1.266 million PVCs colleced in Osun – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 1,266, 587 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) have so far been collected in Osun.