By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC in Jigawa State. They announced their defection in Garun Gabas Ward of Malam Madori Local Government Area at the inauguration o...
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They advocated reciprocal arrangements among African countries, citing Kenya and Rwanda as examples of countries that had taken steps to ease entry for other Africans. The post Freedom advocates urge Nigeria to grant Africans visa-free entry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
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The APC Presidential Campaign Council has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to his promise of ensuring stable electricity supp Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-still-committed-to-stable-electricity-apc-pcc/...
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two Nigerians living in Europe after they allegedly swallowed 200 wraps of cocaine weighing 3.46 kilogrammes while attempting to travel from Abuja to Paris, France. The suspects were intercepted on Wednesday, October 2...
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The Federal Government has launched a new USSD-based credit service, SPARK, designed to help Nigerians access loans and build formal credit histories using basic mobile phones. The product, introduced by the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), targets Nigerians, par...
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Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC has expressed displeasure over the ban on female Muslim students from wearing Hijab at Nigerian law schools. The organisation described the development as sad and unfortunate. MURIC, in a statement signed by its Executive Director, Professor Isiaq Aki...
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Operatives of the Nigerian Navy Marines and Nigerian Army have conducted “intelligence-driven” offensives against terrorists ravaging the troubled Lake Chad region, killing at least 34. The post Joint naval, army forces kill 34 insurgents in Lake Chad region appeared first on Pre...
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The Nigerian naira enters the month supported by rising crude oil prices, higher domestic oil output, and a substantial increase in foreign reserves. The post Naira Outlook Stable amid Bonny light at $115 a barrel & CBN’s $55 billion appeared first on Nairametrics ....
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Mr Odukoya previously married Ms Banjoko in London in March 2013, and they have two children. The post Pastor Jimmy Odukoya introduces new wife appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to direct the National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Vincent Olatunji, to investigate suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-g...
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At a meeting with members of the Organised Private Sector in Lagos ahead of the 2023 general elections, Mr Tinubu had promised to end estimated billing and ensure stable electricity supply. The post Tinubu’s pledge on electricity must be considered in full context- APC Campaign C...
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By Boluwaji Obahopo Nigeria has called for a shift in its relations with Russia from political commitments to practical economic cooperation, urging Russian investors to explore opportunities in the country’s energy, solid minerals, agriculture, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has finally opened up on the role his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, played in his emergence as governor in 2019. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at an event held in Lagos, narrated how Hamzat voluntarily stepped aside for him during the heated 2018 All Pr...
