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Bishop Kukah: Nigeria sinking deeper into abyss of disrepair
The Catholic Bishop, Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has observed that killings in 20 out of 36 states of the federation and other abnormalities are indications that Nigeria is at a breaking point.
Ex-INEC officials sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment over N264.8 million gratification, money laundering
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced two ex-officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Christian Nwosu and Tijani Bashir, to seven years’ imprisonment each.
2019: Campaign officially starts nationwide tomorrow
Political parties will kick off campaign nationwide tomorrow for all elective positions in line with the time table of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2019 elections.
PDP: Rotimi Amaechi should resign as minister
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to demand the immediate resignation of Rotimi Amaechi as the Minister of Transportation to demonstrate his ‘touted’ integrity.
Governor Fayose: President Buhari will lose if 2019 election is free and fair
Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, says president Muhammadu Buhari will lose if the 2019 election is free and fair.
Pat Utomi: I’m contesting to rescue Delta from death
An aspirant of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State governorship race, Prof. Patrick Utomi, said his intent to run for office was to rescue the people living in the current state “worse than death”
CISLAC: President Buhari’s refusal to assent to PIGB disappointing
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has described as ‘disappointing’ the refusal by President Muhammadu Buhari to assent to the Petroleum Industry and Governance Bill (PIGB) sent to him by the National Assembly, urging him to re-think his decision in the national interest.
2019: APC chieftain urges Kwara people to vote for change
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Mr Iyiola Oyedepo, has urged the people of Kwara to vote for change during the 2019 general elections.
Governor Akeredolu advises Nigerians to shun ethnonationalism
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has said that the solution to Nigeria’s challenges lies in the unity of all the ethnic nationalities in the country.
Ex-President Obasanjo deserves praise for his letter to Buhari – Gboyega Isiaka
Gboyega Isiaka, two-time governorship candidate in Ogun State, has commended former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the letter he wrote to President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the letter as a true reflection of happenings in the country.
2019: Prince Isiaka supports Obasanjo’s call for national coalition movement
Two-time governorship candidate in Ogun State, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka, has thrown his weight behind the recent call by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, for a National Coalition Movement to salvage the country from sinking.
Anambra guber poll will be violence-free – Ex-Minister Chinedu Nebo
Former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, has expressed optimism over the peaceful and successful conduct of the November 18 governorship election in Anambra State.
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Neymar drops transfer hint
Neymar has ‘hinted’ that he would likely join Barcelona this summer after he liked a series of Instagram posts.
Three police officers arraigned in court over missing guns
Three police operatives attached to Edo State security outfit, “Operation Wabaizigan,” who were dismissed for alleged conspiracy and stealing of two AK 47 rifles belonging to the Nigerian Police, have been arraigned for trial at a Benin High Court.
NLC confirms Emmanuel Ugboaja as general secretary
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday announced the confirmation of Emmanuel Ugboaja as its fifth General Secretary.
Britain’s Prince Andrew denies witnessing Epstein abuse
Britain’s Prince Andrew insisted on Saturday that “at no stage” during his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein did he “witness… any behaviour of the sort that subsequently led to his arrest”.
Henry Onyekuru happy with performance in Monaco home draw against Nimes
Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru is happy to play an important role in AS Monaco’s 2-2 home draw against Nimes on Sunday.
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Dangote Cement in Tanzania now runs on gas turbines
Management of Dangote Cement has revealed that its Pan African sales increased by 2.7 per cent to nearly 4.7 million tons for the six month ended on June 30th 2019.
Nigerians to pay more for electricity
The Federal Government through the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has increased the tariff payable by power consumers across the country.
New cabinet and imperative of delivering on mandates
At the 2-day presidential retreat that preceded the inauguration of new ministers, President Muhammadu Buhari apprised the appointees on the enormity of the tasks ahead.
Bayelsa governor’s group overruns Timi Alaibe, others in PDP ward congress
The Governor Henry Seriake Dickson led political camp (aka Restoration Team) over the weekend defeated the campaign organisation of Chief Timi Alaibe and other aspirants in the just concluded People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Delegate Congress ahead the September 3 governorship primaries in the state.
Kogi guber: Yakubu Mohammed obtains APC nomination form
A veteran journalist and former Pro-chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed, has obtained the Nomination and Expression of Interest Form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the governorship primary in Kogi State.