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The gubernatorial race in Anambra State has never been more intriguing as the 2025 election cycle promises to be a watershed moment in the state’s political history. All eyes are on Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife, a political titan, as she stands on the cusp of making history as the first female elected governor of not…
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Government College Ughelli in Delta State is set to mark its 80th anniversary on January 17, 2025. To commemorate this milestone, the Old Boys Association (GCUOBA) has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art 1,000-capacity auditorium for the school, with a ₦3 billion investment. Albert Akpomudje, SAN, president of the GCUOBA, shared the news during a…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday received Donald Duke and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who are former governors of Cross River and Ogun states, respectively, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Though details of the meeting held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) have not been disclosed, it may be connected to the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso,…
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The senator representing Abia South senatorial district in Abia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has described the Igbo as the most disenfranchised and marginalised group in Nigeria. He lamented the political imbalance in the country, stressing that allocating only five states to the Southeast is unjust. Abaribe disclosed this at the weekend in Abuja, during a public…
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The Joint Security Taskforce in Imo State, code-named Operation Udoka, has neutralised four suspected terrorists and arrested five others during an ongoing operation in the community. The operation, according to reports, is targeted at dismantling the camps of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its security outfit, Eastern Security Network (ESN), "responsible for…
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Tea, noodle and bean cake (akara or kosai) sellers in Kano have reported a surge in their businesses as the harmattan season intensifies. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some parts of the city on Sunday revealed that many residents are opting for hot tea, noodles, akara, pap (koko), and locust…
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The National Council on Information and National Orientation Agency (NOA) has adpoted proposals aimed at advancing the National Identity Project (NIP) during its 48th session held in Kaduna. The two memoranda submitted by NOA include proposals for restoring dignity, standardising national symbols, and implementing the National Values Charter (NVC) at sub-national government levels; the council's…
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Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday sacked manager Gary O'Neil after a run of four straight Premier League defeats. The club are second from bottom of the table with nine points from 16 games after Saturday's 2-1 home loss to fellow strugglers Ipswich. "Wolves have parted company with head coach Gary O'Neil and his backroom staff," the…
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President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the opening of the ECOWAS 66th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, holding at the Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Sunday. The ECOWAS leaders are meeting with security and the departure of three military-led governments from the bloc high on the agenda.…
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The President of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has donated the sum of $100,000 to the Islamic University in Uganda. He announced the donation as a special guest of honour during the 33rd convocation ceremony of the university held at its main campus at Mbale. The university also presented an award…
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Temitope Ajayi, a Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has accused UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch of spreading “outright lies” about Nigeria, adding that the Troy leader is “another tactless UK politician who lacks the temperament and maturity to lead a major political party.” Ajayi's accusation follows Badenoch’s recent…