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CAN plans three days of prayers, praise for 2019 elections
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said it is organising a three-day session of praise and worship in anticipation of “victory in the forthcoming general elections”.
Patoranking, others to perform at 2018 AITEO finals in Asaba
High profile Nigerian artist Patoranking will, on Wednesday, lead other notable musicians to perform during the finals of the 2018 AITEO football tournament holding at Stephen Kesh Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.
Refuse: Lagos Assembly asks PSP operators to resume
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday charged local government executives in the state to call on the Private Sector Partnership (PSP) operators in their areas to resume picking up refuse.
Plateau council polls: Voters decry late arrival of materials
As Plateau residents elect chairmen and councillors into 14 of the 17 local governments, voters in some areas have decried the late arrival of electoral materials at many polling units.
Lagos guber: Why Akinwunmi Ambode will win APC ticket – Group
The Akinwunmi Ambode Mandate Support Group (AMSG) on Saturday said Ambode was capable of winning the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State rescheduled for Monday.
Report: No plan to sack Lagos council chairmen
Several sources in Alausa, the seat of Lagos State Government on Tuesday dismissed speculations that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode was planning to sack all the 57 chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State.
Ifeanyi Ubah: Why I support Aminu Maigari for NFF President
In view of recent developments and the unfortunate retrogression of Nigerian football over the last one year, it is my staunch belief that there is an urgent need for a rapid change in the Nigerian Football Federation; if and only if we desire a better football sector. The time for that change is NOW.
Group urges minister to sack appointees seeking elective positions
A group, under the platform of FCT Citizens Against Bad Governance, has called on the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, to immediately sack all his political appointees seeking elective positions.
2019: PDP’ll win with ease in Benue despite Governor Ortom’s travails – chairman
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has boasted that it will win the 2019 general elections in the state, inspite of the current travails of Governor Samuel Ortom.
NIPSS, IPAC demand more female political participation
The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) and the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) have appealed to Nigeria political parties to involve more women, youth and People Living with Disability in leadership positions within the parties in line.
Governor Bindow: I’ll remain in APC for the rest of my political career
Gov. Mohammed Bindow of Adamawa on Monday said he would remain in APC for the rest of his political career.
Youths can determine outcome of 2019 general elections – INEC chief
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has predicted that Nigerian youths, with their population, could determine the outcome of the 2019 general elections.
Kwara council chairmen, councillors defect from APC to PDP
Local Government chairmen and councillors in Kwara State have defected from the All Progressives Congress to the Peoples Democratic Party.
Defection: Youths give lawmakers ultimatum or face humiliation at polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Congress for Progressive Youths (NCPY) has given a 48-hours ultimatum for the lawmakers who defected from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or face humiliation at the polls come 2019.
Governor Ortom announces defection from APC to PDP
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has announced his defection from All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Governor Al-Makura: I will not sponsor any candidate in 2019
Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State says that he will not sponsor any candidate as his successor in 2019.
John Oyegun shun APC ward congress as party leaders hail exercise in Edo
Leaders and members of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 18 local government areas and three senatorial districts in Edo State yesterday elected new ward executives to pilot the affairs of the party at the 192 wards in the state.
Enugu council polls best in Nigeria’s recent history – Senator Ekweremadu
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated the people and Government of Enugu State on the successful conduct of the November 4, 2017 Local Government election in the State, describing it as the best council election in Nigeria’s recent history.
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House of Reps adjourn for third time in one week over faulty microphones
The House of Representatives on Wednesday adjourned plenary over failure of the public address system in the chamber.
MTN targets mobile banking licence in Nigeria
Nigeria announced last month that it would allow telecom companies to provide banking services, aiming to give millions of Nigerians without bank accounts access to so-called mobile money services, a policy that has been very successful in Kenya.
Stanbic IBTC inaugurates Africa-China banking centre
In a move aimed at offering Nigerian and Chinese clients a business-to-business networking and personal advisory service and also help them to access and unlock opportunities in Nigeria-China trade, Stanbic IBTC Bank Plc has commissioned an Africa-China Banking Centre (ACBC) in Lagos.
Leon Balogun’s limited Brighton role won’t affect the Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Yisa Sofoluwe has backed Leon Balogun to put his frustration for lack of playing time at his Club behind him and deliver good performance for the Super Eagles as they take on Bafana Bafana on Saturday.
African leaders meet for ‘last push’ on AU reforms
African leaders are set to gather this weekend for a special summit aimed at pushing through long-debated reforms to their pan-continental body.
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Police: Nine children killed in Uganda school fire
Police confirmed on Monday that nine children died in a fire allegedly set by pupils in their school and dormitory in South-western Uganda.
SERAP petitions EFCC, ICPC over alleged bribery during APC, PDP primaries
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over the allegations of corruption during the recent primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
2019: EFCC ex-boss cautions politician on hate-speech, violence
As campaigns for the 2019 general elections kicked off at the weekend, Farida Waziri, a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has charged politicians to make their agenda for Nigerians their focus rather than dwelling on issues that will further divide the people.
Four die in hit-and-run car crash in Port Harcourt
A ghastly car accident involving a hit-and-run driver has claimed the lives of four persons and destroyed two electric poles around GRA in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.
Rotimi Akeredolu reiterates commitment to eradicate open defecation in Ondo
Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State on Wednesday reiterated the commitment of his administration to eradicate open defecation in the state.