Tag: politics
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Terrorists kill at least 162 Nigerians in new attack in Kwara State
By AFP Gunmen killed at least 162 people in Kwara state in one of the deadliest attacks in the country in recent months, a Red Cross official said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday on a village in the west-central state came after the military recently carried out operations in the area against what it called…
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Electoral Act: ADC raises alarm over passage delay
By Editor Nigeria’s opposition party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused the APC-dominated Senate of employing delay tactics to block passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC highlighted various amendments to the Electoral Act 2022 that carry serious eligibility and…
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Nigeria basketball stakeholders seek help for an undergraduate jailed for a ball theft
An undergraduate is out of class as he has been sentenced to six months in the Nigerian jail over theft of a basketball, reports Pius Ayinor Uchenna Ohotu had a dream. Those around him say he always wanted to be a basketball star. He has always been fascinated by what he is able to read…
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Adekunle Ojora dies at 93
By our reporter Adekunle Ojora, the Otunba of Lagos and Lisa of Ife, has passed on at 93. The family announced his death in a statement in Lagos on Wednesday. A statement by Toyin Ojora-Saraki detailed that Pa Ojora will be buried in Lagos in accordance with Islamic rites. The statement reads, “With total submission…
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Dangote Refinery increases fuel price by N100 per liter
By Editor Dangote Refinery has announced a N100 per liter increase in the retail price of Premium Motor Spirit nationwide. According to the detailed report, the gantry price is now at N799 per liter, while the retail price is N839 per liter, up from N699 and N739 per liter sold since December last year. In…
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Kano Governor Yusuf dumps NNPP, set to join APC
By Editor Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has finally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) after weeks of what can be described as rehearsals. He is expected to join the All Progressives Congress. The governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, announced the development in a statement made available to the media on Friday. Bature said…
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ADC to Government: Stop denying security problems
●Says failed cover-up attempt of Kaduna abduction reflects dangerous obsession with PR By Editor The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the failed cover-up attempt by the Kaduna State Government and the Nigeria Police Force of the mass abduction of Nigerians gathered for worship in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area. The party described the…
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Housing should empower, not enslave
By Fẹ́mi Akínṣọlá In every corner of Nigeria, citizens are grappling with harsh realities under the burden of exorbitant living costs. As inflation continues to rise, many families struggle to secure basic necessities, with housing costs being a significant contributor to their financial woes. Increasing rent prices, coupled with a lack of affordable housing options,…
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ADC demands clarification on US–Nigeria Health MoU over conflicting framings, constitutional breach concerns
By Editor, The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Federal Government to immediately clarify the contents of the recently signed health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria and the United States, citing sharply conflicting public descriptions of the agreement by both governments. While Abuja has presented the MoU as a technical, inclusive…
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Scrabble Federation hails NSC, targets growth, global dominance
By Editor The Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) has praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its leadership and sustained support, describing it as a major catalyst in accelerating the growth and global success of Scrabble in the country. NSF President, Engineer Bright Idahosa, spoke in Abuja after a technical and strategic meeting with the leadership…
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