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No date yet for resumption of CVR- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that no date has been set for the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). INEC also said that there was no schedule for the transfer and replacement of lost Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) at this time. This clarification was made by INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, via the commission’s official X…
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Alleged Defamation: Farotimi threatens lawsuit over his arrest, detention
Alleged Defamation: Farotimi Threatens To Lawsuit Over His Arrest, Detention Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has threatened to sue those behind his arrest and detention over the halted defamation case between him and legal luminary Afe Babalola (SAN). Speaking on Channels TV Politics on Sunday, Farotimi explained that some people would account for his incarceration adding “Let me continue to…
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N71bn not missing from student loan scheme – NELFUND insists
The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has insisted no money is missing from the student loan scheme despite claims to the contrary. Speaking on Channels TV Politics on Sunday programme, NELFUND’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Akintunde Sawyerr, said the fund has a clean bill of health. “We are all looking for this so-called money. First of all,…
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SERAP, NGE seek reform of Cybercrime Act, release of journalists in detention
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the “government of President Bola Tinubu to immediately end the use of the draconian Cybercrimes Act to target journalists, activists, critics and other Nigerians peacefully expressing their views online, and release those in custody across the country under the legislation”. The groups said, “The use…
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Peter Obi’s ally, Obaze dumps LP in Anambra
A key ally of Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Oseloka Obaze, has resigned his membership of the party. It was gathered that Obaze disclosed his resignation from the party in a letter addressed to LP Chairman in Ochuche Ward 406, Ogbaru Local Government in Awka on Sunday. Obaze, a former…
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Our actions guided by principles of law- EFCC Boss
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede has stated that all actions of the Commission in the cause of its anti-corruption fight are guided by principles of law. He stated this when he received the management team of Interswitch, led by its chairman, Sir Kenneth Olisa, OBE at the Commission’s corporate headquarters. “I promised…
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LASTMA warns against disregard for traffic safety protocols
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning against disregard for traffic safety protocols by pedestrians. LASTMA underscored the imperative of strict adherence to the use of designated overhead pedestrian bridges. This advisory follows a grievous incident over the weekend, in which a pedestrian lost his life after being struck by a lorry while attempting to…
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Kenya athletes finish top in Enugu City International Marathon maiden edition
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the maiden edition of the Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10-kilometre road race in 45 minutes. The full 42km marathon saw East African athletes dominate the podium. Ken Kopos of Kenya emerged winner in the men’s elite category with a time of 2:22:32, clinching the $15,000 grand prize. His…
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Renewed Hope Initiative dissociates Fubara from women’s protest at First Lady’s event
The Rivers State Office of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has denied claims that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara was behind a protest that disrupted a women’s empowerment programme organised by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Port Harcourt on Friday. A statement issued on Saturday and signed by the Rivers State Coordinator of RHI, Mrs Tonye Briggs-Oniyide, expressed deep…
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FUOYE SUG dismisses NANS’ claims against Governing Council, VC
The Students Union Government of Federal University, Oye Ekiti, has dismissed the allegations levelled by the National Association of Nigerian Students President, Olusola Oladoja, against the institution’s Governing Council and Vice Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina. FUOYE SUG President, Olorunsola Abiodun and Secretary General, Ife Lateef, in a letter to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, dated Saturday, dissociated students…
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