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Edo Election: INEC Warns Political Parties on Campaign Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties and candidates in Edo against engaging in electioneering campaigns beyond the Thursday midnight deadline.
Mr Sam Olumekun, INEC National…
Guinea Stadium Massacre Fugitive Extradited From Liberia
Guinea's most wanted fugitive - a former senior military officer who escaped from prison last November - has been extradited from neighbouring Liberia, along with his son, officials say.
Ex-Col Claude Pivi will now serve his life…
Guinea Stadium Massacre Fugitive Extradited From Liberia
Guinea's most wanted fugitive - a former senior military officer who escaped from prison last November - has been extradited from neighbouring Liberia, along with his son, officials say.
Ex-Col Claude Pivi will now serve his life…
NSCIA urges Muslims to look for moon
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1445 after sunset on Sunday, March 10, equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH.
In a statement by Prof Salisu Shehu, Deputy Secretary…
PDP Women Strategise for Improved Political Participation on IWD 2024
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has organised a sensitisation lecture in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, to commemorate International Women's Day by highlighting women's invaluable contributions to the society.
The lecture with the theme…
Nigerian Army Stresses Safety as Paramount for Public Well-being
The Nigerian Army has emphasised the critical role safety plays in fostering prosperous communities while underscoring its ongoing efforts to uphold security measures for the benefit of all Nigerians.
The Director General, Nigerian Army…
India Opens New Naval Base Near Maldives Amid Tense Ties
India has opened a new naval base on its Indian Ocean Island close to the Maldives, as ties with Male remain tense and New Delhi jostles anew with China for influence in the region.
INS Jatayu, the new base on Minicoy Island, on India's…
Anambra: Focus on tackling insecurity – Lawmakers urge Nigerian Government
Members of the Anambra State House of Assembly on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) have urged President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and state Governors to focus on tackling insecurity across the country within the next six months.
This was…
Lawmakers urge President Tinubu to review Orasanya Report
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to comprehensively review the the 2012 Orosanye Report before implementation.
The Lawmakers further urged the President to review the Goni Aji Report which…
FCT Police Command Arrests Notorious Car Theft
The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command acting on credible intelligence, arrested three notorious and wanted car snatchers.
This was revealed by the Commissioner of Police FCT C.P Benneth Igweh,…