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Tribunal sacks PDP’s Ugochinyere in Imo

The National and State House of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Imo State has nullified the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Ikenga Ugochinyere, in the February 25 election held in Ideato North/South Federal Constituency. The All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Abazu Chika Benson, had challenged the outcome of the election on the grounds of illegal nomination …

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Naira rebounds slightly, gains N50 to hit N831.47/$1 at official market

The Nigerian naira, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, recovered from a three-day consecutive slump to gain N50.41 against the dollar to close at N831.47/$1 at the official Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) window. The domestic currency appreciated 6.06% to close at N831.47 to a dollar at the close of business on Wednesday, data from the NAFEM where forex is officially …

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Agency recovers 24 corpses, rescues 30 persons in Niger boat mishap — Official

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), says it has recovered 24 corpses and rescued over 30 persons in a boat mishap that occurred on Sunday in Mokwa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Alhaji Garba Salihu, Acting Director-General, NSEMA, disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. “NSEMA received a …

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Wike sets up JTFs to check activities of criminals in FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has set up two joint security task forces to ensure the safety of residents in the nation’s capital. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Haruna Garba, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of Friday’s Security Council meeting held in Abuja. He said one of the JTFs is …

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Benue Assembly screens remaining nine commissioner nominees

The Benue State House of Assembly on Friday screened the remaining nine commissioner nominees sent to the parliament by Governor Hyacinth Alia. The governor had on July 27 forwarded the list of 17 commissioner nominees to the Assembly for confirmation. However, the House screened eight of the nominees on Thursday and adjourned till Friday for the continuation of the exercise. …

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‘We airlifted N1.2bn to Fayose before 2014 Ekiti governorship election,’ Obanikoro tells court

A former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court, Abuja, how N1.219bn cash was airlifted to support former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, in 2014. The former governor is standing trial for alleged money laundering to the tune of N6.9 billion. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside …

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Tinubu appoints new board, management for FERMA

President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Board and Management of the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA). The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said Engr. Imam Ibrahim Kashim was appointed as the agency’s chairman and Engr. Chukwuemeka Agbasi the managing director. He …

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Arsenal win Champions League group with Lens thrashing

Premier League side Arsenal reached Champions League knockout stages as group winners following a 6-0 thrashing of French club Lens. The played at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night saw the Gunners score five goals in a phenomenal first-half display. Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard all scored in the first half before Jorginho converted an …

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Tinubu appoints Onanuga as special adviser on information and strategy

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bayo Onanuga as his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed in a statement on Friday night in Abuja. He said the president also appointed Ms. Delu Bulus Yakubu as Senior Special Assistant on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. READ ALSO: Tinubu appoints …

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