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Election: NRM, ZLP, 2 others endorse Tinubu/Shettima in Lagos

On: February 23, 2023

By Adeyemi Adeleye Four political parties in Lagos State on Thursday announced endorsement of the APC Presidential Candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima, in Saturday’s General Elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the political parties are the National Rescue Mission (NRM), ActionContinue Reading

Imo: INEC takes delivery of sensitive materials from CBN, distributes to LGAs

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Peter Okolie The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday took delivery of the sensitive materials for Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly election in Imo from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that security agencies, representatives of various political parties in collaborationContinue Reading

FCTA intensifies public awareness campaign on peaceful elections

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensifieds efforts to ensure massive sensitisation of FCT residents on the need to come out and exercise their franchise in a peaceful and orderly manner. The Director, Department of Information and Communication FCT, Malam Sule Hazat, who made the disclosureContinue Reading

Buhari arrives Katsina ahead of Saturday’s Presidential election

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 23, 2023

In: General News

By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Katsina, Katsina State, for onward trip to Daura, his country home, ahead of Saturday’s Presidential election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the presidential aircraft conveying the president and members of his entourage landed at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina,Continue Reading

My imminent victory ‘ll signpost deliverance for Nigerians — Atiku

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Deborah Coker The presidential candidate of the PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, said on Thursday that his “imminent victory’’ in the upcoming presidential election would be a deliverance for Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Atiku, a former vice-president of Nigeria is one of the top contenders,Continue Reading

Paying NAFDAC to destroy expired drugs is double jeopardy —-Pharmacists

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Health

By Kemi Akintokun The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos State branch, has appealed to the Federal Government to stop the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) from collecting exorbitant amount before destroying expired drugs. Lawrence Ekhator, the Chairman of ACPN LagosContinue Reading

Alleged employment scam: Man faces N1.2m fraud charge

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Judiciary

By Chinyere Omeire A 28-year-old man, Ekene Itodo, who allegedly obtained N1.2 million from three people under false pretences of securing jobs for them, on Thursday appeared at an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State. Itodo is standing trial on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and breach of peace.Continue Reading

Prioritise older persons on election day, coalition urges INEC

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Ikenna Osuoha The Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure older persons vote on arrival at polling units on Feb. 25. The President of the coalition, Sen. Eze Ajoku, made the call duringContinue Reading

Kwankwaso seeks group’s support for 2023 presidential election

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: February 23, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has solicited the support of Atunluse Initiatives, a Yoruba socio-cultural and political group, ahead of Saturday’s presidential election. This is contained in a statement by the Coordinator of the Atulunse Initiatives, Mr Shalom Olaseni,Continue Reading

Election: PCC women group predicts Atiku’s victory

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 23, 2023

In: Politics

By Oluwatope Lawanson The women in the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have said that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar stands a better chance of winning the Presidential election by virtue of his pedigree, exposure and experience. The women made the remark on Thursday while speaking withContinue Reading

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