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By Nwabueze Okonkwo ONITSHA — Social critic and lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged President Bola Tinubu and relevant security agencies to take preventive measures to protect the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. Ejiofor’s call followed Obi’s recent expression of concern about his personal […]

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Nwaogu: Supreme Court verdict won’t affect my 2027 bid

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for Abia Central Senatorial District, Senator Nkechi Nwaogu, has urged her supporters to remain calm and steadfast, saying the recent Supreme Court judgment in INEC v. ZLP & Ors does not affect her candidacy. Nwaogu’s campaign organisation, in a statement issued by […]

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APC sweeps 17 chairmanship seats in Yobe LG poll

The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission has declared All Progressive Congress candidates winners of all 17 chairmanship seats in the local governme

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LASU announces opening of 2026/2027 NELFUND loan application

Lagos State University has announced the opening of the NELFUND loan application for the 2026/2027 session, urging eligible students to apply before Dec 31

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APM slams Okpebholo for comparing Nigerian fuel prices to UK

The Allied Peoples Movement condemned Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo’s comparison of fuel prices in Nigeria and the UK, demanding his resignation over the r

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2027: Ibadan indigenes task Oyo politicians on issue-based campaigns

The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes has urged politicians in Oyo State to focus on issue-based campaigns and avoid personal attacks ahead of the 2027 p

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Police arrest two over kidnapping of 38-year-old man in Oyo

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Muhammadu Abubakar and Jayun Danali, in connection with the kidnapping of a 38-year-old man.

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Fidelity Bank Headlines Beauty in The Motherland Showcase for 3rd Consecutive Year

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has been announced as the lead sponsor of Beauty in the Motherland 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting small businesses, female entrepreneurs and the

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DHQ: Military Rescued 60 Kidnapped Victims, Arrested 44 Suspects During Operations Nationwide

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) rescued more than 60 kidnapped victims and arrested 44 suspects

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Assisted dying not ‘normal’ – Pope

Pope Leo XIV has described assisted dying as not ‘normal’, criticising France’s new law during a visit to the pilgrimage site of Lourdes.

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