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Why Enugu will vote for APC candidates in 2027 – Gov. Mbah
Last week, Enugu Governor, Peter Mbah faced a town hall meeting where he spoke about the achievements of his administration in nearly four years, answered questions about his government and exuded confidence in securing the mandate of the people to continue in office next year.…
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Gov. Otti Judo Tourney begins in Umuahia
Abia State will welcome teams from Bayelsa, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Benue, Kano, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu, Osun and Kwara States, as well as eight clubs from across the country to the First Governor Alex Otti National Senior Judo Championship, which begins today in Umuahia. The…
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Police probe discovery of beheaded teenager’s body in Cross River
The Cross River State Police Command has commenced investigation into the discovery of the lifeless body of an unidentified male teenager, estimated to be about 16 years old, found in Yahe River in Yala Local Government Area of the state. The incident, according to a press…
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National Assembly proposes more legislative seats for women
The National Assembly has proposed 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, as well as three reserved seats in each state House of Assembly, to increase women’s representation in Nigeria’s legislature. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed…
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Russia agrees to ban recruitment of Ghanaian nationals for Ukraine war
Russia has agreed to stop the recruitment of Ghanaian nationals to fight the war in Ukraine, Accra said in a statement. President Putin reportedly gave the assurance on the sidelines of last week’s Russia-Africa summit in Moscow after his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama,…
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Britain shouldn’t apologise for slave trade; Africa profited, says Kemi Badenoch
Leader of UK’s Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has urged British not to apologise for its role in transatlantic slave trade, saying it would amount to a “navel-gazing distraction”, and would be used as lever for financial compensation by campaigners. Her comments came as UK’s…
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NUPRC opens bidding for 40 oil, gas blocks November 20
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday disclosed that bidding for 40 oil and gas blocks under the 2026 licensing round will commence on November 20, 2026. The Commission Chief Executive, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, disclosed this at a roundtable…
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Chinese state TV snubs Madrid match despite Mbappé apology
China’s state broadcaster CCTV has refused to air a Real Madrid match despite an apology from French striker Kylian Mbappé over his controversial remarks about the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, according to the BBC on Monday. The decision came on Sunday as Real Madrid faced…
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What is a Nigerian’s life worth?
By Irene Eshiemokha I was roughly 10 years old when I had my first encounter with cult recruitment as a secondary school student in Festac Town, Lagos. The approach appeared harmless at first. Older students began joking with me and making deliberate efforts to build proximity.…
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Nigeria’s damning food affordability crisis – Punch
Nigeria’s food crisis is a damning indictment of governance in a country blessed with 37 million hectares of arable land, abundant water resources, a 240-million population and enormous agricultural potential. That millions of citizens struggle to afford basic meals and borrow…
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Natasha begins re-election campaign in Kogi
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Sunday commenced her re-election campaign across Kogi Central ahead of the February 6, 2027 senatorial election, with her supporters and Peoples Democratic Party candidates joining the campaign engagements. The campaign featured roadside…
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Binance users withdraw $3.6bn after $6.3bn hack
Customers of Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, withdrew approximately $3.6bn in assets after the platform resumed transactions on Sunday following a cyberattack involving $6.3bn worth of digital assets. The withdrawals came after Binance suspended all…
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Army, DSS foil abduction plot, arrest suspect collecting ransom
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected kidnapper while attempting to collect a N200,000 ransom from a female resident in Nasarawa State. The suspect, identified as Mukaila Iliyasu, was…
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Shettima rallies Cross River voters for Tinubu
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying that although painful, they are beginning to yield positive results. Shettima spoke on Monday at the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign rally held at the U.J. Esuene Stadium…
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Marital crisis: Give Regina breathing space – Ned Nwoko tells bloggers
Senator Ned Nwoko has defended his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, urging her fans, friends, bloggers and social media commentators to give her space to recover amid their lingering marital crisis. Nwoko made the appeal in a Monday statement shared on his…
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FG vows crackdown on inflated public contracts
The Federal Government has vowed to crack down on inflated public contracts and procurement violations, warning heads of government-owned agencies, corporations, councils, authorities and commissions that they risk sanctions for breaching procurement regulations. The government…
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FG introduces USSD code for loans covering food, solar, others
The Federal Government has introduced a USSD-based credit service designed to help Nigerians access consumer loans using basic mobile phones without requiring internet connectivity or smartphones. The service, known as SPARK, was unveiled by the Nigerian Consumer Credit…
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Enugu APC releases updated campaign council list
The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released an updated list of its Campaign Council. In a press release on Friday, the State Chairman of the party, Dr. Martin Chukwunweike, and the State Secretary, Hon. Chukwudi Nnadozie, said the update had…
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2027: Kano NDC governorship candidate still missing from INEC updated list
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, and his running mate, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, are still missing from the updated final list of candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission…
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Delta SUBEB denies N13.4bn unspent funds claim
The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has denied claims that it is sitting on N13.40bn in unspent funds, saying it has less than N400m remaining from its 2025 budget. The Executive Chairman of the board, Samuel Mariere, stated this during a telephone interview…