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2019: Oby Ezekwesili pledges 50 per cent appointment for women, youth
The Presidential Candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has promised a better deal for women and youths if elected in 2019.
Olusegun Obasanjo: APC has no plan for Igbo presidency
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has told the Igbo nation that it should not expect the All Progressives Congress to fulfil its promise of an Igbo presidency after the tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, if he gets reelected next year.
Police arrest three-member syndicate for alleged child theft
The Police Command in Anambra state has arrested a 50-year-old man, Nonyelum Okakwu, and two boys in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, for alleged child theft.
PDP: Benue killings sacrilegious, callous
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described as sacrilegious and callous, the gruesome murder of two Catholic priests and worshippers at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Ukpor, Mbalom, in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
President Buhari condemns killing of priests, worshippers in Benue
President Muhammadu Buhari has described as vile and satanic the killing of worshippers and two priests at a Catholic church in Ukpor-Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
Makurdi Catholic Diocese confirms killing of two priests
The Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has confirmed the killing of two of its priests, Rev Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in an early hour attack on St Ignatius Quasi Parish, Ukpor, Mbalom in Gwer West Local Government Council of Benue.
Anambra guber: Governor Obiano’s victory is vote of confidence – Speaker
The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Barrister Rita Maduagwu, says Governor Willie Obiano’s re-election victory is a vote of confidence by the people of Anambra in appreciation of his good governance in the state.
Anambra guber: Speaker Rita Maduagwu commends voters for peaceful polls
The Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mrs Rita Maduagwu, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies for peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s gubernatorial election .
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Former VP Namadi Sambo elected board chair Baze university
Former Vice President Namadi Sambo was yesterday unanimously elected chairman board of trustees of Baze University, Abuja alongside four other new members inaugurated by the board.
NAF to mark 55th anniversary April 22
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) will deploy aircraft, military equipment and personnel in Abuja during rehearsals for its 55th Anniversary celebration.
Rivaldo: Lionel Messi already deserves the next Ballon d’Or
Lionel Messi already deserves to lift a sixth Ballon d'Or regardless of whether he wins the Champions League with Barcelona or not, according to former Brazil striker Rivaldo.
Carlo Ancelotti backs Napoli squad despite Europa League defeat to Arsenal
Carlo Ancelotti still believes in Napoli's squad as he backed his players after their Europa League defeat to Arsenal.
Ninth National Assembly: Forum of APC newly-elected Reps backs Femi Gbajabiamila
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) newly-elected members of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the consensus candidate of the party for the 9th National Assembly Speakership, Femi Gbajabiamila.
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Police confirm murder of young man in Aba
The Police in Abia on Sunday confirmed the murder of a young man, Ugochukwu Mbadi by suspected hired killers in Aba, the commercial hub of the state.
Iran’s Hassan Rouhani calls on Mideast states to ‘drive back Zionism’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on Thursday to “drive back Zionism”, in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic’s arch-foe Israel.
Edo government wades into dispute between Chinese companies, host communities
To arrest breakdown of law and order, the Edo State Government has waded into the dispute between three Chinese companies and their host communities in Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of the state, calling for dialogue between the contending parties.
President Buhari asks ministers to submit handover notes
An indication that President Muhammadu Buhari may dissolve the Federal Executive Council (FEC) earlier than the May 29 terminal date of his first term in office emerged yesterday when he asked ministers and agency heads to turn in their handover notes by Wednesday.
Corps member secures release of jailed commercial motorcyclist
Samuel Oni, a National Youth Services Corps (NYSC) member serving in Osun, on Monday said he had, through his community development project (the Rehab Project), secured the release of a 29-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Olagunju Segun, accused of housebreaking and stealing from Ilesha Prison.