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Anambra guber: Soludo, others know fate June 23, as APGA holds primaries
From Fred Itua, Abuja The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) has fixed June 23 for the party’s governorship primaries in Anambra State, ahead of the governorship election holding later in the year. In the guideline released by the party, it said Expression of Interest forms will cost N2 million, with Nomination forms priced at N20
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Printing of N60bn allegation: Obaseki fomenting confusion – Arewa Youths
From Fred Itua, Abuja Days after the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, alleged that the Central Bank of Nigeria printed money to augment shortfall, the apex youth social-cultural group in the North, Arewa Consultative Youth Forum, has warned that the claim may further cause confusion. President of the Forum, kabiru Yusuf who signed the statement,
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Agony as petrol queues resurface in Abuja
From Uche Usim, Abuja Abuja residents are currently facing another agonising episode of petrol scarcity following a disruption in the loading and distribution network of the commodity. From Kubwa to Kuje and the metropolis, queues stretch over 20 metres. A good number of the filling stations are out of stock, while those who had petrol
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Onuigbo presses ahead with climate change bill
From Okwe Obi, Abuja A federal lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sam Onuigbo, has advocated the enactment of a Climate Change Bill, saying it would address national security and public health concerns in Nigeria. Onuigbo, who doubles as Coordinator of the Joint Committee on the review of the bill,
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Kumuyi to storm FCT, North with 6-day ‘Soaring Above’ crusade
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The General Superintendent, (GS,) of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Worldwide, Pastor William Kumuyi, is set to storm the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and the 19 northern states with the 6-day ‘Soaring Above’ crusade. This was made known in a statement signed by the State Overseer, Deeper Life Bible Church, FCT,
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Mining: FG to collaborate with states on sector development
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has said it is engaging on sensitisation of states governments on the need to synergise to develop the mineral sector for benefit of Nigerians. The Minister of State Mines and Steel Development, Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, made this known during a courtesy visit to Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike
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CDS to media: ‘Drumming gongs of war won’t take Nigeria anywhere’
From Uche Usim, Abuja Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor has admonished the media to be circumspect in reporting the security matters so as to not overheat the polity, saying that ‘drumming gongs of war won’t take Nigeria anywhere’ good. He gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja at the Financing of Safe
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ADF hails Anyanwu’s emergence as Nzuko Umunna president
From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki The Alaigbo Development Foundation (ADF) has congratulated Senator Chris Anyanwu on her recent emergence as the President of frontline Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Nzuko Ummunna, as announced by a patron of the organisation, Prof Pat Utomi. In a statement issued on Tuesday by ADF Chairman, Media and Publicity Bureau, Chief Abia Onyike,
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Intersociety demands negotiation with pro-Biafra groups
From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), a human rights organisation, has identified a 16-point solution to the insecurity in the South East to include negotiations with the pro-Biafra groups, reversing of the proscription of IPOB, and the convocation of a national conference. The group said that
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Insecurity: Plateau Senator, Gyang intervenes in rebuilding burnt communities
From Gyang Bere, Jos Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defense and Senator representing Plateau North in the National Assembly, Sen. Istifanus Gyang has presented roofing and building materials for the reconstruction of destroyed houses in Jong community in Ropp District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The indigents people who are mostly women
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Tribunal upholds Akeredolu’s election
Babatope Okeowo and Adewale Momoh, Akure The Ondo State Election Petition Tribunal Tuesday dismissed the petition challenging the victory of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s at the October 10 last year governorship election in the state. The judgment, which was delivered through zoom by the Justice Umar Abubakar-led Election Petition Tribunal, predicated its decision on the
Super League created to save football, says Real president Perez
The European Super League was created “to save football”, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. Real are one of the 12 European clubs who have signed up to the breakaway league and intend to establish a new midweek competition, reports the BBC. Perez said the move had been made because young people are “no
JUST IN: Chadian President Idriss Déby is dead
Chad’s President Idriss Deby has died of injuries suffered on the frontline where he had gone to visit soldiers battling rebels, an army spokesman said on Tuesday. The news came a day after Deby won a sixth term, as per provisional election results released on Monday. The 68-year-old Deby, who came to power in
Police rescue 19 children, seven others in Edo
The Edo State Police Command in collaboration with the vigilante group has rescued 26 victims suspected to have been trafficked from Ebonyi, Imo, Abia, Anambra and Akwa Ibom states. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Kontongs Bello, the victims comprise 19 children, one teenager
Kano: Police rescue girl kept in solitary confinement for 10 years by parents
The police have rescued a 15-year old girl, Aisha Jibrin, from alleged 10-year solitary confinement by her parents in Darerawa Quarters of Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State. The police said Miss Jibrin was confined to the home of her parents without proper feeding and healthcare. The police spokesperson in the state, Abdullahi
James Bond’s ‘No Time To Die’ slated to have world’s largest premier
The highly anticipated James Bond film No Time To Die will reportedly have the world’s largest premier when it will be released in September. According to The Mirror, the film producers and MGM have allocated £10 million for the UK event. It is reported that the premier may take place in a large stadium in London like
3 persons shot in kidnap attempt in Osun – Police
The Police Command in Osun State yesterday said three persons were shot during a failed kidnapping attempt at Koka Village in Ibokun Local Government Area on Sunday. Spokesperson for the command in a statement, SP Yemisi Opalola, said suspected hoodlums armed with guns, invaded Koka Village at about 11:45p.m. on Sunday to kidnap residents.
Super Six: NWFL announces revised fixtures due to intense heat
The board of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), has announced revised league fixtures for all the clubs taking part in the NWFL Super Six. According to the Chairperson of the NWFL, Aisha Falode, the revised fixtures is aimed at forestalling the nagative impact the heat in Ijebu Ode, venue of the competition, is
India reports daily rise in COVID-19 cases of 259,170
India’s daily COVID-19 cases retreated from record levels on Tuesday, but stayed above the 200,000 mark for a sixth straight day, with cases increasing by 259,170 over the last 24 hours. Deaths from COVID-19 rose by a record 1,761 to reach a total of 180,530, health ministry data showed. Meanwhile, India will waive its
Britain launches expert group to prepare for future pandemics
Britain on Tuesday said it would launch a new international expert group to help bolster the world’s preparedness for the next pandemic and expedite the development of vaccines against future diseases when they emerge. Launched under Britain’s Presidency of the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations, the Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP) will report to
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