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Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has apologised for the use of the word expired with regard to the voters’ cards, stating that what he meant was that the cards may need to be updated. The clarification is contained in a statement by Tunde Rahman of …

African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) has said that the establishment of Dangote Oil Refinery will bring about a 36 per cent reduction in the importation of petroleum productions into the continent. Besides, the organisation expressed a belief that the success of Dangote Refinery project could incentivise the rise of similar projects …

  By Olawale Alabi Garoua (Cameroon), Jan. 19, 2022 Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Wednesday in Garoua advanced in style to the knockout phase of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. They beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 at the Stade Roumde Adjia to become the only side at this 33rd …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Jan. 19, 2022 The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in Abuja, denied releasing any zoning arrangement for its forthcoming National Convention, slated for Feb. 26, 2022, as being speculated. Sen. James Akpankudohede, National Secretary, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), denied the purported …

Berlin, Jan. 19, 2022  Lionel Messi has not been included in Lionel Scaloni’s latest Argentina squad as he continues to recover from coronavirus. The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward has not played a match in almost a month, with the 1-1 Ligue 1 draw at Lorient on Dec. 22 being his …

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has warned blackmailers and mischief makers hiding under civil society organisations to steer clear of the Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Mr. Simbi Wabote. The President, IYC, Peter Timothy Igbifa, in a statement on Wednesday described attempts by such persons to …

  President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in Banjul attended the inauguration of Adama Barrow, the Gambian President for a second term, as a mark of Nigeria’s strong commitment towards the entrenchment of democracy and good governance in The Gambia and the West African sub region. Nigeria supported the entrenchment of …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 19, 2022 The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Wednesday, challenged the terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government . Kanu, through his lawyer, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, told the trial Judge, Justice Binta Nyako that the amended 15-count …

By Leonard Okachie Umuahia, Jan. 19, 2022 An Abia High Court sitting in Umuahia has advised the Federal Government to explore political solution to the matter involving the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mr. Nnamdi Kanu. Delivering judgment on a suit filed against the federal government …

The Senate on Wednesday re-amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed by the National Assembly on November 18, 2021. Accordingly, the chamber in Clause 84(2) of the report approved direct, indirect primaries or consensus as procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the various elective positions. …

The Senate has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, declare full fledged war against elements involved in terrorist activities in the country. This was just as the upper chamber called on the government to establish a military base at Shiroro and Kaima communities in Niger …

President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP), Fegalo Nsuke says Nigeria has lost at least $178,850,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Seventy Eight Billion, Eight Hundred and Fifty Million United States Dollars), an estimated NGN72 Trillion, since Shell exited the Ogoni oilfields in 1993. Nsuke said the …

Abia State is witnessing important political developments as the political train of 2023 continues its constant acceleration. The political stage currently is getting more robust and gradually hotter with the appearance on the political scene of professional politicians as well as the equally critical entrance of eminent personalities of the …

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has joined many all over the world to celebrate former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku as he clocks 89. A statement on behalf of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide by Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, its National Publicity Secretary, said “It is heart-warming to recall that Anyaoku has scored …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has assured that the chamber would expedite action on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill having concluded all consultations on the President’s response. Lawan gave the hint on Tuesday in an address delivered at the start of plenary to welcome Senators back from the Christmas …

By Alex Enebeli Enugu, Jan. 18, 2022 Nigeria’s Music star, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has said that he graduated with Second Class Upper honours from the university. The Nigerian-American artiste took to his verified Twitter page on Tuesday to announce the grade and warned against boasting about one’s intellectual standing. …

By Ahmed Ubandoma Abuja, Jan. 18, 2022 First lady, Aisha Buhari, has urged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to redouble its efforts in promoting women participation to address barriers to their involvement in the political process. Buhari was speaking on Tuesday at the maiden edition of APC National Women …

  By Muftau Ogunyemi Akure, Jan. 18, 2022 Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has appointed Commander of the State Security Network (Amotekun Corps), Chief Adetunji Adeleye, his Special Adviser on Security Matters. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Mr. Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary …

President Muhammadu Buhari would, on Wednesday, depart Abuja for Banjul, Republic of The Gambia, to attend the inauguration of Gambian President, Adama Barrow, following his re-election for a second term. On the invitation of his host, President Buhari will be Special Guest of Honour at the ceremonies to be attended …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 18, 2022 Chief Mike Ozekhome (SAN) the new lead defence counsel for leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has recounted how he was “almost stripped naked” when he went to see his client in the Department of State Services …

The leadership of Olugboro, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, hosts to Agip’s Tebidaba Flow station has sought the intervention of the Bayelsa government to resolve a rift with the oil firm. The request for intervention was contained in a letter dated Jan. 6, addressed to the Deputy Governor of …

The Knights of St. John International (KSJI), an international fraternal organisation of the Roman Catholic Church, has described as fantastic and exemplary, the transition  committee set up by the governor-elect of Anambra State,  Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Praising the composition of the committee, the organisation said that it was an indication …

Organisers of the All Progressive National Women’s Congress have unveiled the hashtag for the 2022 edition of the Conference. According to the organisers, the use of social media will expand the publicity reach. “The chosen hashtag is #OneVoiceStrongerTogether” the Media and Publicity Chair, PNWC 2022, Abike Dabiri, said in a …

By Chiazo Ogbolu Lagos, Jan. 18, 2022 The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said 17 ships were discharging bulk wheat, general cargo, fuel, container, bulk sugar, trucks and frozen fish at Lagos ports. It said 12 other ships laden with petroleum products, general cargo, bulk sugar, container, frozen fish, …

Berlin, Jan. 18, 2022  Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was named the best men’s player in 2021 at a FIFA awards ceremony on Monday. The forward beat Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to secure the award for the second consecutive …