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By Dapo Akinrefon Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Sunday, described John Cardinal Onaiyekan as the “Desmond Tutu of Nigeria.” George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, also urged Onaiyekan not to be distracted by criticisms from FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and some government officials over his comments […]
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Some of the world’s biggest churches are distinguished not only by their congregations but also by the enormous auditoriums built to accommodate thousands of worshippers in a single service.
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…Says stolen Osun PVCs cannot be used to vote By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to submit their lists of candidates for the governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections scheduled for the February 2027 General Election. The Commission disclosed this in a […]
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As the governorship election in Osun State is set to hold this weekend, farmers under the aegis of All Farmers of Nigeria, AFAN, endorsed Governor Ademola Adeleke for re-election, describing him as farmer-friendly.
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He said the election presented another opportunity for INEC to prove its independence and ability to conduct credible elections in Nigeria.
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The residents also condemned what they described as negligence, poor communication and indifference on the part of the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) during the blackout.
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Samuel defeated the incumbent, Marie-France Dufour, at the federation’s elective Annual General Meeting, held at Rugby School Nigeria, Atlantic City, Lagos, on Saturday.
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For millions of people around the world, obtaining citizenship in a second country can provide greater security, mobility and long-term opportunities.
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged “all 19 presidential candidates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to promptly publish details of their assets and liabilities, those of their spouses and, where applicable, their unmarried children under 18, and disclose the legitimate sources of their significant assets ahead of the 2027 presidential election.”
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Oyebamiji gave the assurance during the Osun Youths Interactive Session held at Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, where youths from different sectors, including students, professionals, civil society organisations, artisans, community groups and other clusters, engaged him on his vision for the state.
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