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Niger government stops payment of SSCE fees for non-indigenes
Niger State government yesterday said it has stopped paying the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees for candidates who are non- indigenes of the state.
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2019: We’ll deliver free, fair elections – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the International Criminal Court (ICC) of free, fair, and credible elections in 2019.
NCC, states meet over telecom operators multiple taxation, right of way
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has convened a meeting with state representatives to discuss multiple taxation and issues of Right of Way for telecom operators in the states.
Governor Fayose: My security men have been withdrawn
Ayo Fayose, Ekiti state governor, says he is being harassed and that his security aides have been withdrawn.
UN: Herdsmen-farmers conflicts becoming more sophisticated
The Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Mohamed Ibn Chambas, says the conflicts between herdsmen and farmers in Nigeria are becoming more sophisticated and deadlier.
ADC boasts of two million members in Oyo, vows to dislodge APC
Chief Layiwola Olakojo, the Oyo State Coordinator of the African Democratic Congress, claims the party has two million members that will make it win the 2019 governorship election in the state.
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FIFA to probe ‘possible discriminatory’ England chants during World Cup semifinal loss to Croatia
"Subsequently, disciplinary proceedings have been opened against the Football Association. Further updates will be communicated in due course. As proceedings are ongoing, please understand we cannot comment further at this stage."
China offshore oil coy to invest $3 billion in Nigeria
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is to invest an additional three billion dollars in its existing stakes in offshore oil and gas operations in Nigeria.
Philippines erupts in joy after Manny Pacquiao win
Millions of boxing fans across the Philippines erupted in cheers and tears of joy on Sunday after national icon Manny Pacquiao beat Argentine Lucas Matthysse in a world title bout.
Ekiti guber: Declaration of Kayode Fayemi as winner will not stand – Uche Secondus
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has said that the declaration of Kayode Fayemi by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the winner of Ekiti state governorship election will not stand the test of time.
Governor Dankwambo: I won’t just be president but a warrior against poverty, injustices
A frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, said at the weekend that, if elected president in 2019, he would declare war on poverty and injustices in the country.