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Governor Eno turns 62, urges support for orphans, poor
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has urged well-wishers who intend to celebrate his 62nd birthday with gifts or souvenirs to instead channel such gestures toward uplifting the lives of the less privileged and supporting orphanages. Eno made this appeal in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, where he also expressed gratitude to the people…
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Uwadiae reaffirms partnerships to boost Edo housing sector
The Edo State Commissioner for Lands and Housing, Vincent Uwadiae, has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance service delivery in the lands and housing sector. Uwadiae gave this assurance while receiving members of the Edo State branch of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV), who paid him a courtesy…
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Adebayo questions INEC’s credibility ahead 2027 elections
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has raised serious concerns over the ability and willingness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct credible elections in 2027, warning that Nigeria may have already “lost the opportunity” for free and fair polls. Speaking with journalists, Adebayo shifted the focus from opposition coalition-building to…
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CAF weighs host change for AFCON 2027 over slow preparations
By Tosin Omojola The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is weighing a significant change to the hosting arrangement for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, with South Africa emerging as a possible replacement for the original hosts, Western Post has gathered. The tournament was initially awarded to a joint bid by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, marking what would have been…
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INEC begins deep audit of LP ahead 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday commenced a comprehensive verification exercise at the national secretariat of the Labour Party in Abuja, deepening regulatory scrutiny of political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The INEC delegation, led by Mansur Hassan, is tasked with verifying the party’s leadership structure, membership register, financial records and compliance with statutory requirements, including proof…
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Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, dies after illness
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Algeria, Mohammed Lele, has died. Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson for the federal ministry of foreign affairs, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said Lele died in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, in Ankara, Turkey, “after a protracted illness”. Ebienfa said until his death, the career diplomat was the director in charge of the Middle East and…
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Supreme Court reserves judgment in PDP convention dispute
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment in the appeal filed by the Taminu Turaki-led group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seeking to overturn the judgment of the Court of Appeal, which nullified the conduct of the party’s national convention, held last year in Ibadan, Oyo State. A five-member panel of the apex court announced on Wednesday that its…
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Ex-Speaker Aniekan Uko quits Governor Eno’s cabinet, cites future aspirations
Aniekan Uko, the Special Adviser to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Legislative Affairs, Governor Umo Eno, has resigned. Uko, a former speaker of the state House of Assembly, representing the Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency, stated in his resignation letter to the governor that he wants to pursue his political aspiration. The resignation letter addressed to the governor reads in…
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PDP fixes ₦51m presidential form fee, releases 2027 election timetable
The Abdulrahman Mohammed-led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its timetable and fees for the 2027 general elections. The disclosure was made on Wednesday by the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, in a schedule released to journalists. It fixed the cost of its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined ₦51 million, while governorship aspirants are to…
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Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after 106 days amid historic goal drought
By Tosin Omojola Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after just 106 days in charge, ending a brief and turbulent spell at the club. Rosenior had signed a five-and-a-half-year contract following his move from RC Strasbourg, which is also owned by Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. His appointment was initially viewed as part of a long-term project.…
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