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Anambra loan: Pressure from presidency won’t force Obi to withdraw – NDC chieftain
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Abia State Uko Nkole, has told the presidency that Peter Obi will not withdraw from the presidential race over the recent reports published by the Anambra State Government alleging unpaid loans during Obi’s tenure as governo...
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LAWMA seals businesses over illegal dumping along Ago Palace Way
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed businesses along Ago Palace Way over persistent illegal waste dumping and arrested 11 persons for unauthorised waste disposal on Lagos Island. The post LAWMA seals businesses over illegal dumping along Ago Palace Way appeare...
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2027: NDC loses over 6,000 members to PDP in Enugu
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, have suffered a setback in Enugu State as over 6000 members defected to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State. DAILY POST reports that the defectors, who were led by Mr Godwin Obasi, were received by the PDP leadership in Enugu, t...
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NMDPRA says it cannot fix petrol prices, steps up surveillance against price-gouging
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has said it cannot fix petrol pump prices, but will step up surveillance against price-gouging and other exploitative practices amid the latest increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) prices. The post NM...
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Obasanjo quizzes Bae U about Queen Elizabeth after failing celebrity test
The former president turned the tables on the comedian after admitting that he did not recognise several prominent Nigerian entertainers. The post Obasanjo quizzes Bae U about Queen Elizabeth after failing celebrity test appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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US issues new warning to Americans in the Middle East
The US asked citizens in the region to watch for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The post US issues new warning to Americans in the Middle East appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Turkey: Osimhen hiding Galatasaray’s problem – Emre
Turkish football pundit, Emre Bol has said that Victor Osimhen has been hiding Galatasaray’s problems, which have now been exposed following his absence. He noted that the Nigerian’s exceptional goal-scoring prowess and outstanding performances have effectively concealed certain ...
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2027: Concern mounts over APC leaders’ threats against opposition
As the 2027 presidential election inches closer, there are growing concerns, particularly among the opposition camp, as some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress, APC, continue to threaten Nigerians who oppose President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party. From Borno to Kuje ...
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2027: Lagos APC bans candidates from travelling abroad until after election
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has directed all its candidates to remain in Nigeria until the conclusion of the 2027 general elections. The state chairman of the party, Cornelius Ojelabi, issued the directive during the inauguration of the APC Tinubu-H...
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Peter Obi vows life imprisonment for hard drug importers if elected president
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says that if he becomes President in 2027, anyone importing hard drugs into Nigeria will face a life sentence, irrespective of the person’s status. Obi made the vow on Saturday during a town hall meeti...
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2027: ‘Not from us’ – NDC disowns Presidential Campaign Council set up by OK Movement
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has disowned the Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, set up by the OK Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is contained in a statement signed by the party’s National Chairman, Cleopas Moses, on Saturday. Moses stated that the announ...