Politics
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When Yoruba leaders spoke tongue-in-cheek… By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 The collective wisdom of the Yoruba race speaks to the fact that we should never speak…
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Senate commends Buhari for assenting to BOFIA bill …Says Nigeria’s financial system to experience re-boost
The Senate has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Banking and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) Bill 2020 into…
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Obi mourns Balarabe Musa; says Nigeria has lost a strong voice against bad governance, corruption and injustice
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed sadness over…
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U.S. 2020: Georgia to recount election ballots by hand
New York, Nov. 11, 2020 The U.S. state of Georgia is to conduct a full manual recount of the Nov.…
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Ensure EndSARS panels are not hindered, politically interfered with, PDP South Africa chapter urges governments
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, South Africa Chapter has called on Nigerian governments at all levels to ensure that the judicial…
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INEC Acting Chairman swears-in Chukwuemeka as REC in Ebonyi
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 9, 2020 (NAN) The acting Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), retired Air…
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INEC Chairman Yakubu hands over to Ahmed Mu’azu, awaits confirmation; National Commissioner resigns
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 9, 2020 The Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has handed over…
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2021 Budget should provide job opportunities for youths – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Monday that the 2021 budget which is yet being processed by the…
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INEC Chairman, Yakubu steps down today; Awaits fresh screening by Senate for 2nd term; IPAC hails
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has hailed the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, as he…
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Fayemi raises Committee on Creation of LCDAs in Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a committee to look into the creation of local government councils…
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Wike: ‘There can’t be Nigeria without Igbos,’ Says: ‘Rivers will continue to be home to Igbos’
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the state will continue to be home to people of the…
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U.S. elects record 106 women Reps – projections; Pelosi wants another term as Speaker
New York, Nov. 6, 2020 No fewer than 106 women will serve in the 117th U.S. House of Representatives beginning…
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Biden reiterates confidence in victory, urges calm
By Harrison Arubu New York, Nov. 5, 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has reiterated…
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Why Ladoja was impeached, removed as Oyo governor – Obasanjo
By Akeem Abas Ibadan, Nov. 5, 2020 Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that former Gov. Rashidi Ladoja was impeached…
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Obi hails journalists, charges them to remain resolute in struggle for better society
Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has encouraged journalists and…
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Oyigbo crisis: Igbo leaders to meet Gov. Wike
A meeting is being arranged between Igbo leaders and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike “to arrest further drift” of the…
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President Ouattara secures third term in office with 94.27% vote; Opposition boycotts poll
Abidjan, Nov. 3, 2020 President Alassane Ouattara of Cote d’Ivoire has been re-elected for a third term with more than…
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9 Nigerians contesting in Tuesday’s U.S. elections
By Harrison Arubu New York, Nov. 1, 2020 No fewer than nine Nigerian Americans are on the ballot…
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Gov. Emmanuel commends peaceful Council polls in Akwa Ibom
By Isaiah Eka Onna (Akwa Ibom State), Nov. 1, 2020 Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has commended the peaceful…
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S’East governors, youths call for reduction of security roadblocks in region
By Nicholas Obisike Enugu, Oct. 30, 2020 (NAN) Youth groups in the South East have called for a review of…
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Wike to Nigerian Editors: Stop shying away from holding public leaders accountable
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has challenged members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) to always hold public…
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We must address poverty, unemployment, to surmount Nigeria challenges -Tambuwal
By Aderogba George Abuja, Oct. 29, 2020 Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State on Thursday said that for Nigeria to…
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Buhari meets Gen. T.Y. Danjuma at Aso Villa
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 28, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday met behind closed doors with former Minister of…
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Buhari nominates Prof. Yakubu as INEC Chairman for second term in office
President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for a second…
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