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Annunciation Catholic College wins 11th NILDS national quiz competition in Edo
By Olatonmiwa Osho Annunciation Catholic College has emerged winner of the 11th National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy held in Benin City, Edo State, scoring 65 points. Fugar Mixed Secondary School came second with 55 points, while Niger College placed third in the competition organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the…
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INEC to hold stakeholders’ meeting Tuesday as 2027 elections near
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will on Tuesday hold a World Press Conference and National Stakeholders’ Meeting in Abuja to mark 100 days to the 2027 General Election. In a statement on Sunday, the Commission said it would provide updates on preparations for the elections, including the voters’ register, candidate nominations, logistics and critical measures to safeguard the integrity…
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LNSC foils attempted hijack of fuel tanker in Epe
The Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) has secured a Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) tanker following an alleged armed robbery and attempted hijacking along Atlantic/Ambode Way, Ijako, Epe, at about 2:15 a.m. on Sunday. The LNSC, in a statement posted on its official Facebook page, said the tanker was travelling from the Dangote Refinery to Ibadan when the driver was…
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2027: APC Women mobilise for Tinubu, targets 40 million votes
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council Women Mobilisation Directorate has said it is targeting 40 million votes from women for President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking with journalists on Saturday ahead of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Women Stakeholders’ Summit scheduled for Monday in Abuja, Director of the Women Mobilisation Directorate,…
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Lagos pushes 132KV project to boost Ibeju Lekki power supply
By Olatonmiwa Osho The Lagos State Government says work is advancing on a major 132kV transmission project linking the Ajah Power Substation to Eleko Junction, as part of efforts to address persistent electricity shortages in Ibeju-Lekki and adjoining communities. The Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ dialogue convened by the Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki…
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17 Super Eagles players take part in first training ahead Russia friendly
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles have held their first training session in Nizhny Novgorod as they intensify preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against Russia’s senior men’s national team. The 17 players who trained on Saturday included 101-cap Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Benjamin Fredrick and Emmanuel Fernandez, and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams. The team will have…
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2027: Somolu APC turns to prayer, builds campaign on faith
Faith, unity and reconciliation took centre stage in Somolu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Somolu Federal Constituency Campaign Council brought together Christian and Muslim clerics, party leaders, candidates and stakeholders for an interfaith prayer session ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Rather than begin its campaign preparations with political speeches, the council turned to the pulpit and prayer mat,…
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Super Eagles train in Russia ahead of friendly
By Tosin Omojola The Super Eagles will hold their first training session in Russia on Saturday as they intensify preparations for Tuesday’s international friendly against the host nation. Nigeria arrived at Nizhny Novgorod Airport on Friday afternoon and proceeded to their hotel, where the players were given time to rest and recover from the long journey. Head coach Eric Chelle…
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NPFL warns coaches, officials against disparaging public statements
By Tosin Omojola The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has warned club coaches and other officials to adhere to acceptable channels for conveying grievances over match officiating and desist from making disparaging public comments about the league. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the NPFL, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahman, issued the warning in a memo to all participating clubs, saying it…
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Edo youths honour CSDA General Manager for community empowerment, development
By Olatonmiwa Osho The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Uhunmwode Local Government Area branch, has honoured the General Manager of the Edo State Community and Social Development Agency (Edo-CSDA), Ivie Charles Idahosa, for her contributions to community empowerment and youth development. The award was presented during a courtesy visit by a delegation led by the council’s coordinator, Bright Ehigiator…
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