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NRC suspends rail services for Presidential, National Assembly elections

On: February 21, 2023

By Aisha Cole The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced in Lagos on Tuesday that rail services would be suspended from Saturday, Feb. 25 to Monday, Feb. 27. NRC’s spokesman, Mr Mahmood Yakubu, stated that the suspension was to enable Nigerians to exercise their franchise at the presidential andContinue Reading

2023 polls: 1. 6m voters eligible to vote in Kogi – INEC

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 21, 2023

In: Politics

By Stephen Adeleye The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kogi, on Tuesday said a total of 1.6 million Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) have been issued to their owners in the state. Briefing journalists on the commission’s preparations ahead of Saturday’s general elections, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi,Continue Reading

Elections security: Nigerian Army releases hotlines to public

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 21, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army (NA) has approved a list of Hotlines to report any suspicious act of violence by unscrupulous persons during the forthcoming general election. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Nwachukwu said theContinue Reading

Vote your conscience, Labour party chieftain urges electorate

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Politics

By Precious Akutamadu The National Vice Chairman of Labour Party, South-South, Prince Reuben, has urged the people of Rivers to vote according to their conscience on Feb. 25 and March 11 general elections. Reuben, who gave the advise at a press briefing on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, said thatContinue Reading

Sexual Reproductive Health Ambassador seeks increased access to services, education

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Health

By Abiodun Azi Ms Ayomide Ajibola, an ambassador of Life Planning for Adolescents and Youths (LPAY), has urged young adults to take advantage of sexual and reproductive health information and services. Ayomide, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said that LPAY served as a linkContinue Reading

Lent: Say no to election violence, political thuggery, Bishop urges youths

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 21, 2023

In: Religious

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko The Anglican Bishop of Ibadan North in Oyo, Rt. Rev. William Aladekugbe, has urged youths and Nigerians to use the Lenten season to desist from election violence, political thuggery and vote buying. Aladekugbe gave the advice in his Lent Season message, made available to the NewsContinue Reading

COAS promises to sustain high morale of personnel, performs groundbreaking of housing scheme

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 21, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has pledged to sustain high morale of personnel of the Nigerian Army both in service and in retirement. Yahaya made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja during the groundbreaking of the Army Command Estate phase II AsokoroContinue Reading

Nigerian Army upholds rule of law, human rights – COAS

By: isaac aregbesola

On: February 21, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, says the Nigerian Army firmly believes in the rule of law and will continue to uphold human rights at all times. Yahaya said this while inaugurating the new headquarters complex of the Directorate of Legal Services (Army) onContinue Reading

Coalition wants political parties, aspirants to prioritise clean water, sanitation

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: February 21, 2023

In: Water Resources

By Tosin Kolade The Society for Water and Sanitation (NEWSAN) called on political parties and their candidates on Tuesday, to commit to promoting access to potable water and sanitation when elected into office. The National Coordinator of NEWSAN, Mr Benson Attah, made the call at a news conference in Abuja,Continue Reading

Speedy implementation of movement critical to AfCFTA success- Zimbabwean tycoon

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: February 21, 2023

In: Business

Mr Ken Sharpe, CEO, WestProp, Zimbabwe By Rukayat Moisemhe Speedy implementation of free movement of persons, goods and services is critical in benefiting from opportunities in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), says Mr Ken Sharpe, a Zimbabwean business mogul. Sharpe, also the Chief Executive OfficerContinue Reading

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