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Again, NNPC Marketers Increase Petrol Price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and independent marketers have once again raised the pump price of petrol across the country. The new price now…
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Politics
JUST IN: Enugu Governor Peter Mbah dumps PDP, joins APC
After months of speculation, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governor…
JUST IN: Rev Uma Ukpai is Dead
Renowned evangelist and spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, has passed away at the age of 80. His family…
Politics
Seyi tinubu distributes one million Bibles to celebrate 40 years birthday
One million copies of the Holy Bible are set to be distributed across Nigeria in honour of Barrister Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…
Politics
Finance minister not affected by stroke, as presidency speaks on replacement
The Presidency has dismissed claims that plans are underway to replace the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. In a statement…
Politics
BREAKING: New INEC Chairman Emerges, Professor Joash Amupitan
The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…
Politics
Council of State Meets as Tinubu Presents Nominees For INEC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Council of State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he is expected to present nominees…
Security
Police arrest 12 suspected robbers linked to Arise TV anchor’s death
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers linked to the killing of an Arise News staff member, Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, and…
Politics
“God be with you till we meet Again” INEC staff bids Yakubu farewell after exit from office (VIDEO)
Following the resignation of the former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chairman, Mamood Yakubu, staff of the commission in a viral video sang ‘burial’ hymnal recession…
Politics
INEC Extends Voter Registration Deadline in FCT to October 12
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a…