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APC denies budgeting N6.5trn to bribe INEC, buy votes
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports making the round that it has set aside N6.5trillion for the prosecution of the 2023 general elections. A “leaked APC 2023 election document” had claimed that the ruling party had budgeted N6.5 trillion to bribe officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and buy voters during the elections among many other…
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Nigeria winning war against drug abuse, Says Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday said Nigeria is winning the war and the days of the scourge of drug abuse and dependency in the country are numbered. He stated this in Abuja on the occasion of the 2022 United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking with the theme: “Addressing Drug Challenges in Health and Humanitarian…
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Aggrieved Lagos lawmakers accuse Sanwo-Olu of manipulating APC primaries
Some members of the House of Assembly, who lost out in the last All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries have accused Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of playing key role in making them to lose their return tickets. The accusation was levelled against the governor during plenary on Monday when the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade anaylsed the report from…
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Suspected killer of ex-presidential aide, Gulak arrested in Imo
The suspected killer of former presidential aide and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ahmed Gulak, has been arrested by the police in Imo State. Mr Mike Abattam, the Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Police Command, disclosed this while briefing reporters on Monday in Owerri, the state capital. The suspect, identified as Anosike Chimobi from Ahiazu Mbaise…
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Letter to Osun young minds, By Ismail Omipidan
It is 18 days to the Osun governorship election. Have you got your PVC? Well, I just got mine. Before I came to Osun in 2019, I had worked in Kaduna, Maiduguri, Abuja and Lagos in that order. My principal too had distinguished himself credibly well before emerging governor in 2018. Will it therefore be wise to try someone who…
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Lagos embodies empathy, protects rights of refugees – Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State will remain open and continue to provide non-discriminatory assistance to all displaced persons seeking safety of their lives from violent conflicts and disasters, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu pledged on Monday. Governor Sanwo-Olu vowed that the state will remain a refugee-friendly city and provide economic opportunities to displaced persons legitimately seeking to rebuild their lives. The governor made the pledge…
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Democracy is about improving lives of people, Kagame, Lee declare in joint press statement
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong said that the purpose of a democratic government is to improve the quality of life of citizens that voted leaders into public office. Both leaders made the declaration during a joint press conference in Kigali as part of the activities for the State visit of the Singaporean…
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PHOTO NEWS: Buhari administers oath of office to Justice Ariwoola as Acting CJN
President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn-in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola as the Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria following the unexpected resignation of the former CJN, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad. Justice Muhammad resigned on Sunday citing ill-health. The Acting CJN is the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court. The ceremony, which took place at the Council Chamber was attended by the Vice…
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UPDATE: How 14 Supreme Court justices forced CJN Ibrahim Tanko to resign
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Ibrahim Tanko on Monday resigned from office after a running battle with his colleagues. Tanko had cited ill-health as his reason for leaving office before his due date of retirement. According to sources however, although the CJN had been battling with his health for some time, he didn’t resign from office because of it.…
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For Osundare, literary acolytes rise to meet the rocks, By Akeem Lasisi
The legendary rocks, waterfalls and other icons of Ekiti must be in an elated mood today as they receive friends, associates, students and mentees of their great son, Professor Niyi Osundare. It is at the 2022 edition of the Niyi Osundare Poetry Festival, holding at Fountain Hotel, Ado Ekiti. The legends – the likes of the Orole and Olosunta hills;…
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