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 Uzodinma Declares Imo A One-Party State

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, has declared that Imo is now a one-party state under the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the opposition parties no longer exist in the state. Governor Uzodinma made this remark while receiving the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and other party leaders who visited the state to commission...
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NAFDAC Seeks Death Penalty For Drug Pedders

On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in a strategic move to curb drug abuse in Nigeria, proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye who made this known while speaking on Channels Television said only stiff penalties will deter drug peddlers especially when...
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NUC, US Firm Signs MoU To Build AI Ecosystem Across Nigerian Varsities

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation, Daimlas Corporation, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, to establish a comprehensive AI ecosystem across Nigerian universities. The collaboration aims to empower academic institutions with cutting-edge AI resources, research opportunities, and a platform for AI-driven education....
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Timi Of Ede to Honour Outstanding Leaders At 70th Birthday

In recognition of outstanding leadership, dedication to community development, and selfless service, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Munirudeen Adesola Lawal Laminisa I, the Timi of Edeland, will confer honorary chieftaincy titles on distinguished individuals as part of activities marking his 70th birthday celebration. At a press conference held on Friday, February 7, 2025, High Chief...
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NIS Launches Contactless Passport Application System In UK

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officially launched its innovative Contactless Passport Application System in the United Kingdom (UK) on Friday, February 7, 2025. New Telegraph reports that the Service’s rollout follows the successful implementation of the system in Canada on November 5, 2024. Under the leadership of Comptroller General, KN Nandap, the NIS aims to...
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INEC To Conduct Bye-Election In State Constituency

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it received notification from a state House of Assembly of a vacancy in the house due to prolonged absenteeism by a member. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this at the first quarterly meeting in 2025 with media executives said it was in violation...
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IRIAD Advocates Enforcement Of Laws To End FGM

In commemoration of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the Initiative for Research Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for the enforcement of existing laws to help eradicate the harmful practice of FGM in the country. A statement signed by the Director, IRIAD-The Electoral Hub, Princess Hamman-Obels urged...
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