Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has withdrawn recognition of its diaspora chapters, citing a court judgement restricting political parties in Nigeria from establishing branches outside the country. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday...
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Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has assured President Bola Tinubu of Northern Nigeria’s support for his re-election in the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the assurance in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Director-General of Media and Publicity, Mr Sunusi T...
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Mr Fatai, who identifies himself as Razaq Okoya’s first child, sought reconciliation without disclosing the cause of their estrangement. The post ‘Please forgive me’: Fatai Okoya begs billionaire father after 40 years apart appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Enugu-based outfit Rangers International left it late to see off Algerian opponent MC Alger 2-0 in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash. The Nigerian side played with 10 men from the 13th minute of the clash at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex i...
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By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, in connection with a suspected arson incident that claimed the life of his 40-year-old wife, Igbagbo Erobe, in the Igbo-Edu area of Ogun Waterside Local Government Area...
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Ogun State Police have arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, over a suspected arson incident that led to the death of his 40-year-old wife. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-56-year-old-over-wifes-death-in-ogun/...
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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged Nigerians at home and abroad to take collective responsibility for building a better country, blaming corruption and leadership failures for Nigeria’s slow pace of development. Obi made the cal...
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The presidency dismissed Mr Makinde’s claim as false. The post Presidency disputes Makinde’s claim of N250 billion NLNG dividends per state appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
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Kun Khalifat FC have called on the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, to ensure the safety of their players and officials following an alleged attack at Pantami Stadium. The Owerri-based club held Doma United to a 1-1 draw at the stadium on Saturday. Kun Khalifat’s technical ...
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LASCOPA urges consumers to remain vigilant By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to protect consumers from counterfeit, expired, adulterated and substandard products, warning that premises found violating consumer protection laws risk being seale...
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By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, over comments on President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects, urging the Federal Government to prioritise economic relief for Nigerians ahe...
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By Adesina Wahab Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, has urged voters to assess political candidates based on their records, commitment to public service and ability to improve people’s lives rather than party affiliat...
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Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 56-year-old man, Madarikan Emehinola, for allegedly setting his wife on fire, leading to her death. The victim, Igbagbo Erobe, 40, reportedly died after her husband allegedly set their house ablaze. According to a statem...
