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Observers: 25 people killed in national elections
Nigeria is said to have lost no fewer than 25 lives during last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections.
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Ekiti government to reconstruct Ado township roads
Ekiti State governor, Kayode Fayemi, at the weekend said his administration would soon begin the reconstruction of Ado township roads many of which have become deplorable as a result of lack of maintenance in the last four years.
APC: Governor Abiodun’s appeal court victory, true reflection of people’s wishes
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has described the victory of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, at the Appeal Court as a true reflection of the overwhelming wishes of Ogun people, freely expressed in the March 9 governorship election.
Anti-Ebola radio station closes down after broadcaster’s murder
A local radio station that has been involved in the fight against Ebola in eastern DR Congo said Monday it was closing down after one of its broadcasters was murdered.
Bayelsa guber: NGO preaches against violence, vote buying
Coalition for Development and Democracy in Bayelsa (CDDB), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has admonished political parties to refrain from violence or monetary inducement in the Nov. 16 governorship election in the state.
Aisha Buhari counsels parents on moral upbringing of children
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has challenged parents to take charge of their families by ensuring good moral upbringing of children so as to minimise crime in the society.
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Senator Akpabio wins at Appeal Court
The Appeal Court in Calabar, Cross River state, has ordered a re-run election in Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial district where Godswill Akpabio took on Chris Ekpeyong, a former deputy governor of the state, in February.
Anglican Primate: Why crime, immorality, social vices are on the rise
The Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Nicholas Okoh, has attributed the upsurge in crime, immorality and other social vices in Nigeria to “loose” families produced loose children.
Governor Ganduje proposes N197.6 billion budget for 2020
Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has presented a budget proposal of N197.6 billion for 2020 before Kano State House of Assembly.
Eagles ace helps Czech club claim point against Barcelona
Super Eagles ace Peter Olayinka was in the thick of the action as his Czech Republic side Slavia Prague played out an impressive 0-0 against Barcelona at Camp Nuo on Tuesday night.
Former minister Tam David-West passes on at 83
A former minister of Petroleum and consultant virologist, Prof Tam David West, has passed on