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15 gov candidates sign peace accord in Akwa Ibom
Fifteen governorship candidates in Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday signed a peace accord and pledged to guarantee peaceful conduct of the March 18 governorship and State House of Assembly elections in the state. The parties present include the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Congress, Young Progressive Party, Labour party and the New Nigeria People’s Party
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MNJTF arrests 900 suspected terrorist collaborators
The Multinational Joint Task Force says its troops of Sectors 3 and 4 have apprehended more than 900 suspected family members and collaborators of Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province insurgents. This is contained in a statement on Wednesday by the MNJTF Chief Military Public Information Officer in N’Djamena Chad, Lt.-Col. Kamarudeen Adegoke. Adegoke said
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Jigawa ADC expels gov candidate, backs PDP
The African Democratic Congress in Jigawa State has expelled its governorship candidate in the state, Muhammad Gumel, over alleged anti-party activities. The acting state chairman of the party, Kabiru Hussaini, stated this while briefing newsmen in Dutse, the state capital, according to a Daily Post report. Hussaini urged members of the ADC to support the governorship
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Alleged ritual killing: Anambra commissioner vows justice for slain septuagenarian
The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, has reassured of her commitment to bringing to book the killers of Charity Okoli. Obinabo stated this in her office in Awka, the state capital, while reacting to the news of the death of the septuagenarian, whose organs were allegedly harvested for ritual
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Kaduna govt releases N920m for pensioners
The Kaduna State Government has released N920 million for the settlement of outstanding pension liabilities which include death benefits and gratuity. A statement issued from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House stated that the payment schedule which was dated March 9, 2023, comprises state and local government pensioners in the old Defined Benefits Scheme. The statement further
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Abortion pill under threat in US
The United States abortion opponents are hoping for a national ban on a widely used abortion pill when their lawsuit against government drug regulators is argued Wednesday in the Texas court of a deeply conservative judge believed to be sympathetic to their cause. Galvanized after the US Supreme Court ended the nationwide right to abortion
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NLC suspends strike in Imo
The Nigeria Labour Congress has suspended its ongoing industrial action in Imo State. The suspension of the strike was announced by a statement issued by the NLC National President, Joe Ajaero. The statement disclosed that the suspension of the strike was due to interventions made by “highly respected and well- meaning Nigerians from within and
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BREAKING: Police summon ex-Imo gov, deputy, CUPP spokesperson over murder allegation
The Imo State Police Command has summoned the immediate past Governor of the State, Emeka Ihedioha; his deputy, Gerald Irona, and the spokesperson of Coalition of United Political Parties, Ikenga Ugochinyere, for alleged murder, kidnapping and arson cases. A letter of invitation addressed to the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Charles
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Adekunle Gold signs with Def Jam, releases album in June
Nigerian music star, Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, is set to join the league of Nigerian artistes breaking grounds internationally. The “High” crooner has officially signed with popular American music label, Def Jam Recordings, Billboard reports on Tuesday. This was made known in a statement by the company’s Chief Executive Officer/Chairman, Tunji Balogun.
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Anti-gay crackdown grips East Africa
Arnold came out as gay years ago, but last month, the Kenyan guitarist removed a rainbow flag from his Twitter profile, fearing for his safety as a new wave of virulent homophobia sweeps East Africa. The 35-year-old musician, who asked not to be identified by his real name, told AFP he was worried the government
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