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2027: Bauchi PRP launches online registration portal, says tickets are open to genuine candidates

The Bauchi State Chapter of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has called on politicians and citizens in the state to join forces ahead of the upcoming 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Hon. Abdurrahman Yusuf Muazu in a statement on Sunday said tickets are available to all candidates who have good ambitions and sincere aspirations to develop Bauchi State, …

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4 dead, 4 injured in collision between trucks and minibuses on the Lekki-Epe highway

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says four passengers have died in an accident involving a truck and a Suzuki commercial minibus in Ajah, Lagos. LASTMA Director General, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed the incident in a statement released in Lagos on Sunday. Bakare-Oki said four other passengers sustained serious fractures in the accident opposite Beechwood, Shapati, within Ajah, along the …

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Arsenal beat Everton and move closer to the Premier League title

Arsenal took a step closer to the Premier League title after securing a 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday. Mikel Arteta’s side struggled to break down Everton’s defense for much of the match at the Emirates Stadium before finally making the breakthrough in the dying minutes. Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring in the 89th minute after Everton goalkeeper …

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2027: ADC plans national convention, releases national congress schedule

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its national congress schedule ahead of the party’s national convention. The National Organizing Secretary, Mr Chinedu Idigo, and the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a joint statement released on Sunday in Abuja. According to the statement, poll unit and ward congresses will be held on April …

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20 soldiers and vigilantes killed in plateau ambush as army denies beheading allegations

… Attackers sack Kyaram, rustle hundreds of cattle as communities reel from tragedy Daud Olatunji At least 20 security personnel and local vigilantes were killed in a deadly ambush by heavily armed terrorists in Garga area of ​​Kanam Local Government Area of ​​Plateau State on Friday, raising fears of worsening insecurity along the Plateau-Taraba-Bauchi border corridor. The combined patrol team, …

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FACT CHECK: Are Facebook users’ APC and ADC membership claims true?

Claiming: The All Progressives Congress has registered 12 million members while the African Democratic Congress has only 1 million members. Indictment: Claims cannot be independently verified. Full Text: A claim posted on the “Tinubu Media Team” Facebook page claiming that APC has a member strength of 12 million compared to ADC which has 1 million members. The post is a …

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Governor Mufwang bids farewell to Jang at 80…

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau congratulated the former governor. Jonah Jang on his 80th birthday. Mutfwang congratulated Jang in a statement by Dr Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor on Sunday in Jos.Mufwang described Jang as the architect of the modern Plateau and a reliable and dependable elder statesman.He further described Jang as a strong …

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‘Investigate alleged ₦5.9 billion spent to rename NNPC to NNPCL’, SERAP tells Tinubu

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to immediately direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, and appropriate anti-corruption agencies to immediately investigate the alleged expenditure of approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly incurred for the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum …

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