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politics

Former Minister Resigns from PDP

A former federal Minister of Health, A.B.C. Nwosu has resigned from his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its Board of Trustees, BOT. In a letter of resignation addressed to the National Chairman of PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, Nwosu announced that his exit from the PDP takes effect from January 12. The letter cited non adherence to the principle of rotation by PDP as his reason. The former Minister […]

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News

Immigration boss seeks partnership to end illegal migration

The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, is seeking partnership with a defence company on ways to check illegal migration and keep the country free from foreigners ahead of the coming election. Comptroller General of the Service, Idris Isah, requested the company to manufacture a combat vehicle for the service that could tackle the challenges from different geographical conditions. Isah noted that the service is a crucial agency that must be taken […]

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politics

INEC Extends Deadline for PVC Collection

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards. A statement issued by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced January 29, 2023 as the new deadline for the collection of PVCs. The statement noted that the extension is to ensure that registered voters have enough opportunity to collect their PVCs ahead of the elections. It added that the […]

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politics

Imo Presidential Campaign Management Committee Accuses Ihedioha of Frustrating campaign council

Imo state Chapter of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Management Committee, PCC, has accused Emeka Ihedioha of frustrating the campaign council. A statement issued by the State Director of the PCC, Greg Egu, said nominees of Ihedioha, had failed to attend three previous meetings of the committee. The statement warned Ihedioha to desist from unilaterally cornering a meeting of his selected nominees in his residence in the name of Imo PCC. […]

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World

Benin Opposition Party Returns to Parliament

Benin’s opposition has returned to parliament after a four-year absence, winning 28 seats in elections dominated by President Patrice Talon’s allies. According to the electoral authority, the main opposition party Les Democrates won 28 seats, while the Republican Bloc and Progressive Union for Renewal parties allied with Talon together won 81 seats. None of the remaining four parties competing for the 109 seats gathered enough votes to meet the 10 percent threshold […]

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Business

Bank Deposit Increase by N6.92tn

Deposits by Nigerian banks rose by N6.92tn from N36.13tn as of the end of October 2021 to N43.05tn in the corresponding period of 2022. According to the Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability Directorate, CBN, Aishah Ahmad, total assets rose to N69.67tn in October 2022 from N57.3tn in October 2021, while total deposits rose to N43.05tn from N36.13tn over the same period. Total credit also increased by N5.32tn to N28.81tn between […]

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Entertainment News

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’  Remains No1 of the US Afrobeat Chart

Rema's 'Calm Down' extended its stay at the top of the US Afrobeats chart to 19 weeks. The hit remix featuring Selena Gomez has enjoyed an interrupted run at the summit, spending almost half of its 42 weeks stay on the chart at the top. Tems' 'Free Mind', Burna Boy's 'Last Last', and Wizkid 'Essence' all dropped one spot respectively to 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

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Sports News

Manchester United to Sign Weghorst on Loan

Manchester United has agreed a deal to sign Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst on loan for the rest of the season. The Burnley forward spent the first half of the season at Besiktas but is now heading to Manchester for a medical before the move can be completed. A deal has been reached for his loan at the Turkish club to be terminated. Weghorst scored eight goals and registered four assists […]

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politics

Nigeria and ECOWAS Member States Implement Strategies to Halt Coups

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS; member states are implementing strategies to halt coups in the region. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, called for cooperation and collaboration from the countries to overcome challenges in West Africa. The statement urged friendly countries to support efforts to address the problem of insecurity, fight against corruption, […]

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