Mr. Chibundu Uchegbu
21 Sep
The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC) has insisted that Saturday’s Local Government Elections will hold, in spite of considerable delays. The Chairman of ISIEC, Mr. Charles Ejiogu, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the commission’s headquarters, Owerri, while supervising the distribution of electoral materials to the 27…
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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the call for stiffer penalties for drug peddlers. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s resident media consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, in Abuja on Sunday. The statement quoted Adeyeye as saying, these…
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The Federal Government says it is discussing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to explore capital market and funding options in Nigeria for infrastructure development through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC on Sunday in Abuja, said this was the focus of a meeting…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that obtaining a high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may not automatically guarantee admission into Nigerian universities. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, February 9, 2025, stressed that admission decisions are based on multiple factors, including…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two drug kingpins attempting to smuggle heroin into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Rivers State. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director, Media & Advocacy, one of the kingpins who uses dual…
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Many people wake up, look in the mirror, and focus on what they don’t like. Society has created unrealistic beauty standards, making people feel they are never good enough. But what if, instead of criticising, we began to treat our bodies with the same love and care we offer our best friends? Change the way…
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The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has dismissed allegations made by human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, against Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, describing them as politically motivated and baseless. Adeyanju, in a video released on February 5 and a petition submitted to several international bodies, including the United States,…
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Niger's military regime will organise a "national convention" from February 15 to 19, notably intended to set the duration of the transition period that began with the 2023 overthrow of civilian President Mohamed Bazoum, the interior ministry said. The ministry unveiled the dates in a press release broadcast overnight Saturday on state television, adding that…
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The European Union (EU) is complementing the efforts of the Nigerian government to improve and strengthen democracy across the country by supporting programmes that build the capacity of young people in politics and governance. Through the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme, the EU funds Yiaga Africa’s Constituency Office Internship programme. The three-month…
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American rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West, has raised the alarm over threats to his children’s lives, claiming that unknown persons are trying to silence him through fear. West, 46, made the revelation on Saturday via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that a mysterious number sent a message to his wife, warning that…