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Buhari and the defence of democracy in Africa, By Garba Shehu
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday reaffirmed the commitment of Nigeria to work with Guinea Bissau and other countries towards sustaining and strengthening democracy and good governance in the sub-region and the entire African continent. President Buhari gave the assurance in the course of a one-day State Visit to the embattled West African country, giving words of encouragement to the people of…
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In Osun, BVAS is on trial, By Ismail Omipidan
What is BVAS? It is Bimodal Voters Accreditation System. It was deployed by the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct the July 16 governorship election in Osun. But let me state from the outset that this is not a media trial of the case before the Osun Election Petitions Tribunal. Far from it. It is just an attempt to educate…
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Airtel emerges sole bidder for new round of 5G licence
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that only two companies expressed interest in the auction of the 3.5GHz Spectrum at the close of business on Monday, December 5. The two companies, according to the Commission, are Airtel Networks Limited (Airtel) and Standard Network & Connections Limited (Standard Network). “However, only Airtel paid the Intention to Bid Deposit (IBD) as…
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Ekiti first lady makes first appearance at Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum
…pledges to domesticate the forum’s vision to tackle GBV Ekiti State First Lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, on Monday, made her first appearance at the Nigeria Governors’ Wives Forum, during its 3rd Annual Conference 2022. The conference was the national edition of the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV), with the theme: “Awareness, Accountability and Action: Sustaining the…
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Hazard quits international football after Belgium’s World Cup exit
Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from international football. The 31-year-old has opted against another qualification cycle ahead of the 2024 European Championships and after that, the 2026 World Cup. Days after Belgium’s group stage elimination in Qatar, Hazard has called time on international duty after 14 years, as he now puts his sole focus into breathing new life into his…
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NJC reinstates Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia as Federal High Court judge
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has reinstated Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia as a judge of the Federal High Court. This was contained in a letter by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho according to Channels TV. The letter said her reinstatement was consequent upon the directive of the NJC after its meeting on December 1. “Your…
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Federal High Court dismisses case challenging Tinubu’s candidacy
A case challenging Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dismissed by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. It was the fourth case to be dismissed by the courts in recent weeks. In the latest case, suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/854/2022, Justice Fadima Aminu Muritala described the plaintiff, Elder Ngozika Ihuoma as a…
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Germany arrests 25 accused of plotting coup
Twenty-five people have been arrested in raids across Germany on suspicion of plotting to overthrow the government. German reports say the group of far-right and ex-military figures planned to storm the parliament building, the Reichstag, and seize power. A German man referred to as a prince called Heinrich XIII, 71, is alleged to have been central to their plans. According…
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Pop star, D’Banj in ICPC net over N-power fraud
Pop Star, Oladapo Oyebanji popularly known as D’Banj has been arrested by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, (ICPC) over fraud allegations involving him and some government officials. According to Premium Times, D’Banj is enmeshed in N-power fraud over which ICPC has been on his trail following his refusal to honour invitations. D’Banj was finally picked up…
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Tanzania scraps independence celebration, diverts funds to kids
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has cancelled the Independence Day celebrations scheduled for Friday and directed that the budget instead be used to build dormitories for children with special needs. The 61st Independence Day event was to cost $445,000, money that will be used to build eight dormitories in primary schools around the country. Tanzania’s Minister of State, George Simbachawene,…
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