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Vice Chairman of APC in Canada, Dr Abiola Oshodi The All Progressives Congress (APC) says that Nigerians in the Diaspora contribute US$20 billion annually to the country’s economy, and so deserve to vote and be voted for. The Vice Chairman of APC in Canada, Dr Abiola Oshodi, stated this while speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on telephone …

The organized labour has directed their affiliate unions to mobilise their members for a nationwide strike slated to begin on November 14. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) gave the directive in a statement on Monday in Abuja. The statement read: “In furtherance to the decision of the Joint National Executive Council (NEC) of NLC and …

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has rejoiced with Lieutenant General Alani Akinrinade (retd) on the occasion of his 84th birthday. Senator Akpabio, in a message endorsed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, described Akinrinade as an enduring icon in the struggle to keep Nigeria one. Noting Akinrinade’s role in keeping Nigeria as a nation bound …

The National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Tuesday upheld the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Chief Solomon Akpulonu, in the March 18 election held in the Obingwa East State Constituency of Abia State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Akpolonu as the winner of the election ahead of the Labour Party …

Following the incident of TikTok video involving Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen fans of the round leather game in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State trooped out on Monday October 2nd to hold a peaceful protest against racism and discrimination in football. The rally which was spearheaded by Splash FM and Lagelu FM Ace Sportscaster, Olawale Hamzat, that is popularly known …

The Chairman of First Media Network Limited, publishers of FirstNews Newspaper, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, on Monday, congratulated Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on his well-deserved victory in the November 11 2023 election. According to him, it was heartening and exhilarating that despite all the odds, and true to the governor’s epithet as the “Miracle Governor,” he had, once again, triumphed …

A House of Representatives ad hoc committee set up to find out the causes of insecurity in some communities of Isuikwuato and Umunneochi Local Government Areas (LGAs), of Abia State, and proffer solutions called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. We tracked two other stories from the National Assembly …

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has begun discussions with the management of the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, on the improvement of infrastructure for workers and patients. The NMA Secretary in Lagos State, Dr. Ismail Ajibowo, who disclosed this to journalists on Thursday, said health services are still grounded at the hospital due to a faulty elevator at the staff quarters …

Residents in Lagos State have been advised not to cross the Blue Rail line’s track as it is scheduled to begin full commercial operations on Monday (tomorrow). The government’s overhead bridges should be used instead, the Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, said on his official X (previously Twitter) account on Saturday. “Dear Lagosians, please be reminded as we kick …

In the heart of Nigeria, nestled within its diverse cultural tapestry, lies the unique Fulani community. Known for their nomadic lifestyle and rich traditions, the Fulani people have held steadfast to their customs for generations. One such practice that has persisted over time is early marriage, a topic that warrants a closer examination. While it is easy to pass judgment …