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We Will Address Internal Discords, Lawsuits Before National Convention – APC

Caleb Nnamani02 mins

Despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s advice and the ongoing convention brouhaha, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the convention’s date is not their top priority, compared to pressing internal disputes and litigations. All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) announced the party’s stance to newsmen yesterday. John James Akpanudoedehe, CECPC Secretary, said…

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Twitter: Implications of the Lifted Twitter Ban in Nigeria

Caleb Nnamani03 mins

Effective today, President Buhari has lifted the 222-day-old ban on Twitter in Nigeria, maintaining that the lift was a result of Twitter’s willingness to run its activities in cooperation with the Federal Government. The President’s approval was given, following a memo written to him by the Honourable Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa…

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2023: After Tinubu, Umahi Meets Buhari, Declares Presidential Ambition

Godwin Anyebe01 mins

Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, has declared his intention to run for the office of the President in 2023. Umahi disclosed this to State House Correspondents on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The governor’s visit to the Villa comes barely 24 hours after the National Leader…

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Foreign Exchange  Inflow Into Nigeria Surges By 64% To $30billion 

Opeyemi Akinbobola04 mins

The total amount of foreign exchange (FX) that streamed into the Nigerian economy skyrocketed by 64% to $30.18billion in the third quarter (Q3) of 2021 compared to the $18.4billion recorded in the previous quarter.  This is about the data of the statistical bulletin for Q3 2021, from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The FX…

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Ekiti 2022: Direct Primary Remains Best Mode of Electing APC Candidate — Senator Bamidele

Gabriel Atumeyi03 mins

Senator representing Ekiti Central, and a leading aspirant for the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election, Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has said that direct primary remains the best option for chosing the party’s standard bearer. Senator Bamidele also said consensus arrangement would not work given the sheer number of aspirants that have declared interest in the race….

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War Against Drug Abuse: NDLEA, NSCDC Renew Partnership

Opeyemi Akinbobola03 mins

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) alongside with the Nigeria Security and Defence Corps (NSCDC) have decided to recreate and strengthen their  partnership in various areas; specially for the operation of fighting against drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking. According to the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the renewal of partnership…

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Buhari Demands Commitment, Accountability From New NNPC Board

Oluwaseun Akingbe02 mins

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the newly integrated Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), on the need to be committed, accountable and transparent in order to ensure strict compliance with Corporate Governance principles. Buhari made this known on Friday at the State House, Abuja, while inaugurating the Board, chaired by Margery Okadigbo. The President…

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