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The federal government has asked all undocumented Nigerians who live in Equatorial Guinea and are unable to renew their permits to leave the country immediately in adherence to the advisory issued by the government of the island nation.
In a statement...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP)
has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Lagos to stop the senate
president, Dr. Bukola Saraki from paying N14.2 million as salary and allowances
to the former governor of Plateau State, Senator...
Olusegun Adeniyi
I was among friends who hail from the southeast when the Anambra State gubernatorial election result was officially declared on November 7th last year. Not surprisingly, the outcome provoked considerable excitement in the room. One said, “I can...
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NAFDAC declares apples, blackcurrant juice from Australia harmful for consumption
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians to stop consuming organic apples and black currant originating from...
Tinubu proclaims national emergency on food security
President Bola Tinubu yesterday directed that all matters pertaining to food and water availability and affordability, as essential livelihood items, be included within the...
Nigeria takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccines January – Ehanire
The minister of health, Dr Osagie Ehanire said yesterday that Nigeria will take delivery of COVID-19 vaccines in January 19, 2021.
He said a technical...
Collation of election results commences midday Sunday – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it will commence the collation of 2023 presidential and national assembly results held yesterday from...
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The magistrates, under the aegis of the...
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ICYMI: So, where are the observers of American elections?
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The foregoing is far from being a rhetorical question.
To be sure, it would be important to know if teams of election observers from...
Mobile money agents’ president, Fasasi Atanda, accused of N65m fraud
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Highly skilled workforce pivotal to aviation industry growth – Keyamo
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He stated...
Must we always yell for justice?
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Donald Trump returns to power, ushering in new era of uncertainty
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