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Diri wins Bayelsa PDP governorship primary
Governor Douye Diri has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary to contest the Bayelsa State governorship seat on Nov. 11. Mr Diri, the sole aspirant for the primary, polled 305 “yes” votes from the delegates to emerge as the party’s candidate. The primary election conducted on Wednesday had the party delegates from the eight local government areas…
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Senate presidency: APC support groups adopt Izunaso, task NWC to zone position to South East
A coalition of the APC support groups (CASG) has adopted Senator Osita Izunaso as the next Senate President and urged the National Working Committee (NWC) to zone the position to the South East. In a formal letter addressed to the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu, the group emphasized the importance of character, experience, capacity, and competence in deciding…
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Prince Harry to attend coronation without Meghan
The Duke of Sussex will be present at the King’s coronation but Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will not be attending, Buckingham Palace has said. There had been speculation about whether the couple would travel to the coronation but it has now emerged that Prince Harry will attend alone. The prince will join more than 2,000 guests at Westminster Abbey…
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Peter Obi detained at London airport over impersonation concerns
Labour Party candidate in the February 25 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, was detained by immigration officials upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport in London from Nigeria on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. According to a statement from Diran Onifade, Head of the Obi-Datti media team, Mr. Obi was handed a detention note and questioned for a long time, which…
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Isale Eko Descendants to sue Amazon Prime over ‘cultural misrepresentation’ in Gangs of Lagos film
The Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU) has announced its intention to sue Amazon Prime Video Nigeria over what it describes as the “illegal and scandalous” depiction of the Eyo masquerade and the Isale Eko community in the recently released film, Gangs of Lagos. In a statement by it Chairman, Yomi Tokosi, the IDU expressed its deep concern over the violent…
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BREAKING: PDP National Secretary, Anyanwu, emerges Imo governorship candidate
National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Samuel Anyanwu, has emerged the party’s candidate for the Imo State governorship election. Anyanwu emerged as candidate at the primary election held at the party’s secretariat along Okigwe Road in Owerri on Wednesday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has already picked November 11 for the governorship election in the state. Details…
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Turkish President Erdoğan congratulates Tinubu as Nigeria’s next leader
President of Turkey, Tayyip Erdoğan, has joined the list of world leaders that have sent congratulory and goodwill messages to Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. President Xi Jinping of China, United Kingdom Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, President of France, Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, are among global leaders that have since sent goodwill messages to Asiwaju…
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Lagos Police Commissioner praises IRS, says tactical unit stabilises state’s security
Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Idowu Owohunwa, has commended the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) for their excellent work in policing the state. During a recent visit to the RRS headquarters, the CP expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the professionalism, courage, sacrifice, and discipline of the RRS team. “I have come to thank you for your sacrifice and that only…
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‘You are of unsound mind,’ Dino Melaye attacks Wike over Kogi guber bid
Former Senator and current governorship aspirant, Dino Melaye, has launched an attack on the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, over comments made about his gubernatorial bid in Kogi State. In a statement, Melaye accused Wike of having an “unsound mind” and being a “prodigal head” for criticizing his aspiration to become governor of Kogi State. Melaye accused Wike of…
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Ibom Air receives IOSA certification, positions for continental operations
Ibom Air, a limited liability company wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State government, has been presented with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, positioning the airline for regional operations and collaborations. According to a press release by the Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Airlines Limited, Aniekan Essienette, the IOSA certification was presented by the International Air Transport…
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