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PDP accuses police of selective justice in Edo politics
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, on Sunday accused the Nigerian Police of alleged selective justice in handling matters arising from Edo in the build-up to the Sept. 21 governorship election. Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, the state Chairman of PDP, made the accusations while briefing newsmen in Benin on happenings in the Edo political terrain. Aziegbemi stated that the Police…
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Delta lawmaker urges Christian youths to key into politics to charge narrative
A lawmaker at the Delta House of Assembly, Mrs Bridget Anyafulu (PDP- Oshimili South), has charged Christian youths in the state to take active part in politics in order to change the narrative for the better. She said this at a Conference of Oshimili South Young Christian Network on Monday in Asaba. Anyafulu, also the Chairman, House Committee on Housing,…
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NEWS
US Consults Gulf Allies on Potential Action Against Houthi Rebels
The United States says it has initiated consultations with Gulf allies to explore the possibility of military intervention against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The move comes in response to the rebels’ escalating attacks on ships in the Red Sea, as revealed by sources familiar with the discussions. At this early stage, the talks are in a preliminary phase, and both…
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Healthcare
WHO Urges Israel to Reverse Order on Gaza Medical Warehouses Amidst Humanitarian Concerns
In a plea for urgent action, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on Israel to reverse its directive to empty medical warehouses in the southern Gaza Strip. The WHO received an order to remove supplies from its two medical warehouses within 24 hours, citing concerns that ground operations could render them unusable amid…
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Election
Why workers will continue to participate in politics – NLC president
The Nigeria Labour Congress says it will continue to get involved in politics in order to bring matters surrounding the welfare of workers to the front burner of programmes and policies of the government. The NLC President, Mr Joe Ajaero, made the assertion during courtesy visits to some labour unions in Lagos on Thursday. The unions include the National Union…
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Politics not for dirty people – NASS candidate
A House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for Eti Osa Federal constituency, Lagos State, Femi Oladehin, has urged Nigerians to vote for credible candidates who can deliver results. Oladehin made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections. “Nigerians should look beyond the narrative that politics…
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Election
If clean Nigerians shun politics, dirty ones will make laws – Prof. Oba
Emeritus Prof. Shuaib Oba, Kwara’s New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) governorship candidate, says politics should not be seen as a dirty game left to politicians alone if Nigeria is to be fully developed. Oba, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, urged Nigerians, especially the youths, to be actively involved in party politics. “Saying politics is…
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Features
Cash withdrawal limit not based on politics – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its policy of cash withdrawal limit is not based on politics, contrary to insinuations. Mrs Aisha Ahmad, the Deputy Governor, CBN, said this in Abuja on Thursday when she answered questions from lawmakers at the House of Representatives during plenary. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Ahmad who represented the CBN Governor, Mr…
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NEWS
Cash withdrawal limit not based on politics – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says its policy of cash withdrawal limit is not based on politics, contrary to insinuations. Mrs Aisha Ahmad, the Deputy Governor, CBN, said this in Abuja on Thursday when she answered questions from lawmakers at the House of Representatives during plenary. According to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN), Ahmad who represented the CBN Governor,…
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Featured
2023: NYSC warns corps members against local politics
Mrs Christy Uba, the Acting Director-General, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has warned corps members to desist from participating in local politics. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN),Uba gave the warning at the closing ceremony of 2022 Batch ‘C’ Stream II Orientation Course at Damare Orientation Camp in Girei, Adamawa, on Tuesday. Represented by Mr Jingi Denis, the…
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News
Viral video: I’m not behind distribution of rice — Tinubu
National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has denied distributing bags of rice in some states in the northern part of the country. Tinubu stated this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and signed by his Media Aide, Mr Tunde Rahman, in Lagos. NAN reports that a viral video…
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Nigeria
Gov. Zulum restates faith in one indivisible Nigeria
Gov. Babangana Zulum of Borno says Nigeria will continue to be united in spite of its many challenges. Zulum said this on Saturday in Ibadan during a courtesy visit to his Oyo State counterpart, Gov. Sheyi Makinde. The governor appealed to those fomenting trouble in parts of the country to desist forthwith and allow peace to reign, adding that nobody…
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Interview
2023: I am for Igbo Presidency — Alex Otti
. . . Also speaks on cryptocurrency controversy, restructuring, Covid-19, insecurity and why he left APGA for APC, etc In this captivating interview, foremost banker and politician, Alex Otti, OFR, speaks on a wide range of burning issues and unequivocally declares his support for the clamour for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction in 2023, arguing that this is necessary…
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Nigeria
2023: Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, Defects From PDP To APC
Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi, on Tuesday formally announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is following speculations of his bid to contest Nigeria’s Presidential Elections in 2023 as agitations for zoning to the South East gathers traction. More details later
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United States
Michelle Obama to Trump, “This isn’t a game”
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday evening took aim at President Donald Trump for his refusal to concede after losing the Nov. 3, presidential election. In an Instagram post, Mrs Obama said the love of country required everyone to respect election results even when unfavorable. She wrote: “The presidency doesn’t belong to any one individual or any one party.…
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NEWS
Lagos by-election won’t be an easy ride for APC- NRM
The National Rescue Movement (NRM) says the Oct.31 Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency II, State House of Assembly by-election will not be a easy ride for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chief Kaoli Olusanya, APC Vice Chairman, Lagos East had said during a meeting with ward chairmen and council officials…
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United States
Trump seeks pre-debate drug test for `sleepy’ Biden
President Donald Trump has repeated his calls for “sleepy” Joe Biden, Democratic presidential nominee, to take a drug test before their upcoming debate. This call is a continuation of Trump’s nasty line of attack on his opponent. “I will be strongly demanding a Drug Test of Sleepy Joe Biden prior to, or after, the Debate on Tuesday night. Naturally, I will agree to take one also,”…
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