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BVAS: Abia LP senatorial candidate, Onyeizu, says no more vote manipulation

On: February 20, 2023

By Emmanuel Afonne Mr Chinedu Onyeizu, the Labour Party Senatorial Candidate for Abia South, has expressed confidence in the ability of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organise a free and credible 2023 elections. Onyeizu expressed his confidence on Monday in a telephone interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading

Abuja clergyman predicts peaceful 2023 elections, admonishes Nigerians to pray

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 19, 2023

In: Religious

By Bukola Adewumi Rev. Adedoyin Adeyinka, Senior Pastor of the House of Truth Church, Abuja on Sunday admonished Nigerians to pray for the peace of the nation. Adeyinka said the best thing to do for the country is to pray, while taking his reading from the Book of Jeremiah 29:7Continue Reading

Customers decry continuous cash scarcity, want erring banks sanctioned

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 19, 2023

In: General News

By Kadiri Abdulrahman Many bank customers over the weekend expressed frustration as banks in Abuja remained under lock and key while their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) were not dispensing cash. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that the premises of most banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hadContinue Reading

We have 400 uncollected Nigerian passports – New York Consulate

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 19, 2023

In: General News

By Cecilia Ologunagba The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, has said that 400 Nigerian passports remained uncollected at the Consulate, urging the applicants to come forward and claim them. Egopija disclosed this at the virtual 8th Town Hall Meeting with the Nigerian Community in NewContinue Reading

Election: AA endorses PDP, Atiku

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 19, 2023

In: Politics

By Diana Omueza Action Alliance (AA) party has endorsed the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the Feb. 25 general elections. This is contained in a statement signed on Sunday in Abuja by Mr James Vernimbe, the party’s National Secretary. Vernimbe said that the endorsementContinue Reading

Elections: Obi has no political godfather, coalition tells Nigerians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Angela Atabo A coalition of Obidient groups on Saturday called on Nigerians to vote for a presidential candidate without political baggage ahead of the Feb. 25 elections. Mr Marcel Ngobgehei, Head of Strategy and Operations, Obidient Global March, made the call on Saturday during a rally in Abuja. NgobgeheiContinue Reading

Violence not solution to Naira shortage difficulty – Sanwo-Olu

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Florence Onuegbu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Saturday appealed to residents to remain calm, even in the face of the difficulties and frustrations due to cash shortage. Sanwo-Olu made the appeal while addressing newsmen at Lagos House, Marina, on the current situation caused by Naira redesign inContinue Reading

Again, EFCC recovers N900m for NHIS

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: General News

By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered an additional sum of nine hundred million Naira for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The spokesman for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. He alleged that the sum was partContinue Reading

Consensus candidate: Northern Elders Forum denies adopting Atiku

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Deji Abdulwahab Alhaji Seidu Baba, a member of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), says the forum has not adopted former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Presidential candidate, as consensus candidate. Baba made the clarification on Saturday at a news conference in Abuja. According to him, though,Continue Reading

EPL: Manchester City held at Forest as Arsenal reclaim top spot

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 18, 2023

In: Sports

By Emmanuel Afonne Manchester City fell two points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after being held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Arsenal left it very late to beat Aston Villa 4-2 earlier on Saturday and climbed back to the top of the standings, putting pressure onContinue Reading

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