NIGERIA

Bayelsa: PDP women group accuse APC of alleged plot to divert elections materials

The Bayelsa East Women Solidarity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised a red flag over what they claim to be a clandestine plan by some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senatorial district.  The PDP Women Group alleged that there is an orchestrated scheme to divert election materials, particularly result sheets, ahead of the …

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Bayelsa poll: Brass, Nembe, Ogbia, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa identified as flashpoints

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State, CellHub, an election management team, which has engaged in series of activities towards the election, has commended the performance of the security agencies involved in the pre-election operations, particularly the Military. This is even as the team has identified some security flashpoints in the State that may cause mayhem during the polls. …

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63 years of Sports in Nigeria

63 years of Sports in Nigeria – Latest Sports News In Nigeria Year after year the calls get louder for the thriving Nigerian sports industry to step up, do more than borrowing scripts of the rhethorics of what a big bright future would portend, and rather walk the talk. …

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Rangers Boss Drops Major Hint Over Balogun’s Future

Leon Balogun could be close to earning a longer stay at Rangers after he was praised by manager Philippe Clement ahead of Sunday’s clash with Kilmarnock. Balogun is entering the final four weeks of his contract with the Gers. The veteran centre-back has impressed in his last two outings for the Scottish Premiership club. Read Also:‘We Are The Best Team’ …

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Rights group declares Afrexim Bank loan illegal, wants Tinubu to order NNPCL forensic audit – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR) and Justice Advocate Center (JAC) have commenced moves to put a stop to the $3 billion emergency loan recently secured on papers by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) from the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim) to stabilise the country’s foreign exchange market. Recall that a fortnight ago, both parties in …

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Youth forum storms APC secretariat, urges Tinubu to consider Bello as minister – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

Some Nigerian youths under the aiges of Progressives Nigerian Youth Forum, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to give priority to youth development and employment in the country. Mr Bright Enuebuka, National Coordinator of the forum made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja when he led some youth to stage a rally at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat. …

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Super Eagles Will Win AFCON 2023 With CIV As Host –Gusau

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has reiterated that three-time African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, are ready to show up with a championship-winning mentality when the 34th Africa Cup of Nations begins in Cote d’Ivoire on 13th January 2024. Speaking while receiving the Ambassador of Cote d’Ivoire to Nigeria, His Excellency Kalilou Traore in audience …

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PenCom DG Dahiru was falsely accused of misappropriating $1.8m, CSO’s investigation reveals – Blueprint Newspapers Limited

The report of the investigation into the alleged misappropriation of funds by the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Aisha Dahiru-Umar, conducted by the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has absolved the PenCom boss of any wrongdoings. The preliminary report of the investigation revealed that Dahiru did not misappropriate any funds to the tune of $1,800,480 …

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Benin Republic is not contesting ownership of Tongeji Island with Nigeria-Abiodun

L-R: Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr Tokunbo Talabi; Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mustapha Hassan; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, his Deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele and the Commander of the Nigeria Navy Secondary School, Beeceoft, Lagos, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga during a courtesy visit to the governor in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on …

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Dessers Keen To Make Super Eagles’ AFCON 2023 Squad

Cryriel Dessers says he will keep working hard to make Nigeria’s squad to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Rangers forward has been overlooked by Nigeria head coach Jose Peseiro for over a year now. With the likes of Victor Osimhen, Victor Boniface, Taiwo Awoniyi,Kelechi Iheanacho and Terem Moffi ahead of him in the pecking order, making the squad …

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