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The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has congratulated the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on his victory in the just concluded presidential election in the country. Fasoranti advised Tinubu to avoid making mistakes made by his predecessors by ensuring that every ethnic group was united in his administration. While urging aggrieved […]
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The Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Badaru, has presented staff of office to the new Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hameem Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi. The ceremony, which took place at Aminu Kano Try-Angle, Dutse, on Saturday, was witnessed by thousands of well wishers across Jigawa and neighbouring states. Badaru said the throne is the emir’s […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has admitted that the last Saturday presidential and National Assembly elections raises a number of issues that require immediate, medium and long-term solutions. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this on Saturday in Abuja at a meeting with the Resident Electoral commissioners (RECs) held at the INEC headquarters, Abuja. […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has banned all staff found negligent in the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections from participating in March 11 governorship and state assemblies elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced this at a meeting with the Resident Electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja on Saturday. “As we approach the […]
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• Reaffirms Commitment to Good Governance Ahead of his 100 days in office, Governor Ademola Adeleke has addressed the people of Osun State, calling on them to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the March 11th State Assembly elections. While thanking the residents for their full support on July 16th, 2022 and on […]
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted two wives and a son of Chief of Sarkin kudu in Taraba State. It was learnt that the incident happened mid night Friday when tye assailants forced their way into the palace of the monarch in Ibbi Local Government Area and abducted his family members. It was learnt […]
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A group of traditional rulers in the South West and Yoruba-speaking parts of North Central geopolitical zones, under the aegis of the Yoruba Obas Forum, has demanded constitutional roles for royal fathers from the president-elect, Bola Tinubu. The royal fathers made the demand in their congratulatory message to Tinubu on his victory at the last […]
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The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six suspected members of armed robbery gangs for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables in the Ajegunle and Alaba-Rago areas of the state. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, […]
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Abdullahi, the son of late former head of state, Sani Abacha, has died. The announcement was made by his sister, Gumsu Abacha, via a tweet on Saturday. According to the post, Abdullahi died in the early hours of the day. “Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost my younger brother Abdullahi Sani Abacha,” she wrote. […]
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The All Progressives Congress Campaign Council has accused the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, of taking advantage of the emotions of the Nigerian youth and riding on the wave of religiosity and ethnicity. It said Obi would go down in history as the country’s “most dangerous and divisive politician”. The Special Adviser […]
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