![An ambulance is seen outside the church premises with gathered security personnel following a blast at St Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo. [Ishara S. Kodikara-AFP]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080816-218x150.jpg "World leaders react to deadly Sri Lanka blasts")
![Sri Lankan soldiers secure the area around St Anthony's Shrine after the blast. [Eranga Jayawardena-AP Photo]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/21080818-218x150.jpg "In Pictures: Multiple bombings hit Sri Lanka churches, hotels on Easter")
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We must assure Nigerians of their safety, security without excuses
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2019: Party waives nomination fee for women, physically-challenged
As the 2019 general election approaches, the New Progressive Movement (NPM) has waived aside nomination fee for women and physically-challenged.
2019: Nigerian youths urged to shun moneybag politics
A newly registered political party, the New Progressive Movement (NPM), has advised Nigerian youths to shun moneybags ahead of the 2019 general elections.
INEC registers 21 new political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday in Abuja presented certificates of registration to the 21 newly registered political parties.
INEC registers 21 new political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 21 new political parties, taking the number of registered parties in Nigeria to 67.
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