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Join Struggle For Truly Independent INEC, Judiciary

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof. Pat Utomi, has called on Nigerians and democratic forces, to join the campaign for a New Truly Independent INEC (NEWTIIN) and Truly Independent Judiciary (TINJ), which he said, is the gateway to a true, sovereign and salient democracy in Nigeria. The campaign, which is spearheaded...
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S’Africa FA President, Danny Jordaan Arrested

South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Danny Jordaan was arrested on Wednesday over allegations he used the organisation’s money for his own purposes, according to local media reports. Jordaan, who was a leading figure in bringing the 2010 World Cup to South Africa, had tried to interdict his imminent arrest on Tuesday, but the Johannesburg...
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NPC Seeks Maritime Studies In Primary, Secondary Schools

The National Population Commission (NPC) has advised the Federal Government to incorporate marine and blue economy subjects into the primary and secondary school curriculum. The Federal Commissioner of NPC, Mrs Olayinka Oladunjoye made said at the 5th National Virtual Marine and Blue Economy Quiz Competition Awards of the Ocean Ambassador Foundation (OAF) held in Lagos...
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Power Sector: How Corruption Facilitates Frequent National Grid Collapse –EFCC

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, yesterday attributed the frequent collapse of national grid to the activities of corrupt contractors, who are sabotaging the efficiency of the power sector. The EFCC boss also expressed concern that financial crimes and corruption undermined the nation’s development. Speaking while receiving...
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Shettima To Lead Mega Rally For Aiyedatiwa In Ondo

As Ondo State gears up for its gubernatorial election on Saturday, November 16, 2024, Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside key figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC), is set to lead a ‘mega’ rally in support of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s re-election bid. The rally, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, at the MKO Abiola Democracy Park...
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Tech Group, Lender Partner On Cross-Border Payments

TransferTo, a Singapore-based global technology group, and Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African financial institution, have announced a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), laying the groundwork to transform financial access and cross-border payment solutions across Africa. This strategic partnership brings together TransferTo’s companies – Thunes, Ezra, DT One and Tookitaki – with Ecobank to expand access...
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Customs Hits N5.07trn 2024 Revenue Target

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has realized its 2024 revenue target with a total revenue collection of N5.07 trillion on Tuesday, November 12. New Telegraph reports that the announcement is coming less than a month to the end of the 2024 fiscal year. Announcing the good news, the Comptroller General of Customs, Mr Wale Adeniyi...
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Tinubu Mourns Supreme Court Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the family of Justice Emmanuel Obioma Ogwuegbu, former Supreme Court Justice, who passed away recently. In his heartfelt message, President Tinubu extended his sympathies to the Nigerian judiciary and members of the legal profession across the country, who mourn the loss of this distinguished jurist. Justice...
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PETROAN Lauds Dangote Over Approval On Oil Lifting

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria has commended the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals for establishing a direct sales agreement for fuel and other petroleum products with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN). It stated that it was a good development that other stakeholders apart from Nigerian National Petroleum...
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