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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State has been burnt down by unknown arsonists. The office, situated at the council’s headquarters in Ogurute was set on fire late Sunday night and the affected building was totally burnt. It was gathered that the state fire service which…
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The rank of commercial tricycle (popularly called Keke) drivers in Abeokuta got an unexpected distinguished member yesterday, even if it was for a few minutes. For those who witnessed it all, it was a rare sight. But for the dramatis personae, it was somewhat typical of him: former president Olusegun Obasanjo doing the unusual. Perhaps…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued directives to its affiliate bodies to mobilise for a one-day strike next week in solidarity with the lingering strike by university-based unions, including the Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU). This came hours after the vice-chancellors of universities called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently end the strike by…
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It was mixed feelings as R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for leading a decades-long effort to recruit and trap teenagers and women for sex. Delivering verdict in the epic trial, Judge Ann Donnelly handed down the term in the Brooklyn federal court nearly a year after the 55-year-old…
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In what appears to be a more determined bid, Chelsea have initiated a more definite talk with Leeds over a deal for Raphinha, with the Blues prepared to pay in excess of £50m to get the deal done. Chelsea’s bid has at this point dwarfed Arsenal, who had their initial bid rejected but are expected…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Cross River State has arrested one Aniebet John, 31, allegedly with three suspected Improvised Explosive Devices, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Commandant of NSCDC, Mr Samuel Fadeyi, who paraded the suspect at the command’s headquarters yesterday in Calabar, said the suspect was arrested by…
Nomadic Rights protection An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Friday, announced the formation of the Nomadic Rights Concern (NORIC). According to Gumi, NORIC’s sole mandate would be to protect the interests of herders across Nigeria through the use of legal means. While stating the objectives of the newly formed NORIC during an interaction with…
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The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday received a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godsday Orubebe, in Rumuepirikom, his country home in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state. Orubebe recently resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. Also, the Senate Minority Leader, Philip Aduda, led the PDP leadership in the Senate to visit…
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The Kwara State Government says it is providing an enabling environment for both foreign and local investors in the state. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq stated this today at the commissioning of the HMA Medical Limited intravenous fluid and medication manufacturing complex in Ogbondoroko. AbdulRazaq, who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, said to change…
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC Presidential Flagbearer in the 2023 elections. “Having emerged victorious he has our full and unwavering support. “Now our party must unite behind our candidate to achieve victory at the 2023 elections so that our government will continue to secure our communities, grow our economy…