Author: Utebor Paul
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2023 Election: INEC warns against bullying, hate speeches
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday warned Politicians and their supporters against bullying, Cyber sleuth and hate speeches during electioneering campaigns. Dr Hale Longpet, Kogi Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) gave the warning during the Commission’s engagement with representatives of political parties, traditional rulers, religious and community leaders in Lokoja, Kogi. Newsmen reports that…
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Qatar bribery: EU parliament moves to sack vice president Kaili Eva
The European Parliament have voted for the termination of the appointment of Vice President Eva Kaili, over a bribery allegation traced to Qatar, the host of the 2022 world cup. Recall that Eva Kaili alongside three others was imprisoned in Belgium following police investigation into alleged corruption linked with Qatar. Greek socialist MEP Eva Kaili’s…
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Mr Latin returns unopposed as TAMPAN National President, promises improved welfare
Legendary Actor, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as “Mr Latin” has returned unopposed as National President for the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN). Amusan in an interview with newsmen on Tuesday, promised to work tirelessly in advancing the association and further improve on actors’ welfare. He said health insurance scheme and…
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NAFDAC raids Zaria market, seizes unregistered, expired drugs worth N20m
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Monday seized unregistered/expired aphrodisiacs, and other drugs worth N20m in Kaduna State. The agency made the seizures during a raid in 26 shops at the Sabon Gari market in Zaria LGA of the state. The seizures were microgynon, drugs meant to be distributed…
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Ortom, Wike shuns Atiku at Makurdi Airport
Governor Samuel Ortom and Nyesom Wike have shunned the Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, at the Makurdi Airport in Benue State, hinting the fact that the crisis between Atiku and the five aggrieved PDP governors may be far from over. According to reports, Abubakar whose presidential campaign is billed to hold in…
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2023: INEC begins distribution of 98,890 PVCs in Jigawa
The Jigawa office of INEC has commenced the distribution of 98,890 Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) in the state, ahead of the 2023 general elections. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof Muhammad Lawan, made this known at a news conference in Dutse on Monday. Lawan said the exercise would be conducted simultaneously at…
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CBN committed to stability in financial system, job creation- Emefiele
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the apex bank is committed to ensuring financial system stability and improving access to credit. Emefiele spoke in a recorded address to the 2022 edition of the apex bank’s Development Finance Department (DFD) Retreat in Abuja on Monday. Nigerian standard reports that…
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ADC has no pact with any political party – National Chairman
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the report that it has opted to work with another political party for the 2023 general elections because it no longer has candidates. National Chairman of the party, Chief Ralph Nwosu, made this known at a news conference on Monday in Abeokuta. He described the report as “false in…
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We will ensure a competitive market that fosters fair inclusion of all players – NCC
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) has stated that the commission will ensure a competitive market for communications services that foster fair inclusion of all players, and promote local content and innovative services in ways that will facilitate new investment, job creation and consumer satisfaction. Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, of…
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Buhari promises to hand over Nigeria free of insecurity
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is ready to hand over Nigeria free of insecurity to the next administration. Buhari made the promise at the 46th Convocation ceremony of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, at Oduduwa Hall Amphitheatre of the University, on Saturday in Ile-Ife. Represented by Dr Biodun Saliu, the Director, Academic Planning at…