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PAP: Charles Dokubo calls for sustainable peace in Niger Delta
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, has called on stakeholders to seek lasting peace in the Niger Delta region.
Aisha Buhari restates resolve on poverty reduction
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has restated her resolve to contribute to the reduction of the level of poverty in the country and ensuring self-reliance among Nigerian women.
2019: ICPC kicks off nationwide campaign against vote-buying
Ahead of the 2019 elections, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has launched a nationwide campaign against vote-buying in the country.
Yemi Osinbajo presides over extended NEC
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is currently presiding over an extended National Economic Council (NEC) at the State House Conference, Abuja.
Aisha Buhari to launch pet project in Akwa Ibom
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, is visiting Akwa Ibom state on Friday to flag off her pet project, called Future Assured.
Yuletide: 2,000 policemen deployed in Akwa Ibom
The Akwa Ibom Police Command says it has deployed no fewer than 2,000 personnel to strategic locations across the state to ensure a hitch-free Christmas celebration.
Where’s the devil in the electoral bill?
Exaggeration is the most common strain of fever at election period. Politicians make voters – and the general public – believe that the world might end on ballot day, when in fact what they are playing for is their own survival.
Eliminating corruption in Nigeria’s electoral process
The INEC boss noted further that “vote-buying is illegal, undemocratic and morally poignant and a threat to the sanctity of the ballot.
Udom Emmanuel to flag off NMA NEC meeting in Uyo
Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, will on Thursday December 13 flag-off the National Executive Council Meeting of the Nigerian Medical Association in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Nyesom Wike: Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to sign Electoral Act, threat to Nigeria’s existence
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the amended Electoral Act is a threat to the nation’s existence as it will generate deadly political tension in 2019.
Lagos youngster sends favourite Funke Oshonaike crashing at NSF
Veteran Olympian Funke Oshonaike on Monday suffered another defeat at the ongoing 2018 National Sports Festival in Abuja, when she was sent packing 4-3 in the quarter-finals of the women’s singles table tennis event by unknown youngster Nimota Aregbesola from Lagos State.
![[File] Nigeria's Olofunke Oshonaike eyes the ball in her women's singles qualification round table tennis match at the Riocentro venue during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 6, 2016.Jim WATSON - AFP](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/28060200-324x235.jpg "NSF: I’m not quitting table tennis sooner – Olufunke Oshonaike")
NSF: I’m not quitting table tennis sooner – Olufunke Oshonaike
Following her loss to Nimota Aregbesola of Lagos state at the ongoing 19th NSF, Akwa Ibom State’s Olufunke Oshonaike said will continue to play the game at any level as long as her body permits.
N1.4 billion fraud: Court orders personal service of criminal charge on NBA’s Paul Usoro
Proposed arraignment of the Nigerian Bar Association President, Paul Usoro, over alleged N1.4 billion fraud, was today, stalled due to non-service of the criminal charge on the accused
Ooni to honour Udom Emmanuel as chief public servant
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, to honour Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel for his sterling performance as Chief Public Servant in a ceremony that is attracting the ‘Who is Who’ in the country
N1.4 billion fraud: Court fixes date for NBA chief Paul Usoro’s arraignment
Justice Muslim Hassan of the Federal High Court in Lagos fixes December 18 for the arraignment of the embattled President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Paul Usoro (SAN), over an alleged N1.4 billion fraud
ExxonMobil, QIPP power firm to invest $1.6 billion in Akwa Ibom
Oil giants ExxonMobil and power firm QIPP initiate plans to invest a combined $1.6 billion in the development of gas and power projects in Akwa Ibom state
National Sports Festival: Segun Toriola, Funke Oshonaike crash out
Segun Toriola and Funke Oshonaike crash out of table tennis mixed doubles of ongoing National Sports Festival taking place in Abuja after they were beaten by Team Oyo
N1.4 billion fraud: I’m ready for arraignment – Paul Usoro
NBA President Paul Usoro expresses readiness to appear for his arraignment before Federal High Court in Lagos over alleged money laundering charges leveled against him by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
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Fuel tanker lost control in Ogun
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PAP: Charles Dokubo calls for sustainable peace in Niger Delta
The Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Prof. Charles Dokubo, has called on stakeholders to seek lasting peace in the Niger Delta region.
DMO seeks legislation on debt management in states, FCT as profile rises by 111...
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Sinatu Ojikutu: Corrupt forces against Muhammadu Buhari
A former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Alhaja Sinatu Ojikutu, on Saturday said President Muhammadu Buhari had demonstrated high level of integrity in piloting the affairs of the country.
NAF committed to upgrading personnel knowledge, says commander
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Controller: Nigeria’s prisons not punitive but correctional centres
Lagos State Controller of Prison, Mr Tunde Ladipo, on Tuesday said that Nigeria prisons were no longer a punishment institution rather a reformative and correctional centre
Plateau PDP accuses APC of buying voters cards
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of buying voters cards especially in the PDP strongholds as part of its plan to win 2019 election at all levels even as the governor stated that PDP was merely playing to the gallery and engaging in diversionary tactics to misinform and mislead the public.
Jurgen Low remains ‘extremely disappointed’ in Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil
Germany coach Joachim Low admits that he remains "extremely disappointed" in Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil
2019: Tanko Yakasai tacitly endorses Abubakar Atiku for president
A founding member of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and elder statesman, Tanko Yakasai, has tacitly endorsed the candidature of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Mr Peter Obi, ahead of 2091 presidential election.
Katsina identifies 547 artisanal miners, 442 mining sites
The Katsina State Government on Tuesday said it has identified no fewer than 547 artisanal miners and 442 mining sites across the state as part of efforts to improve the mining and complement federal government’s efforts of diversifying the economy from oil to the non-oil sector.