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The development comes a day after Senator NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN accused the Federal Government of subjecting her to political persecution due to the criminal defamation charges filed against her.
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Omoyele Sowore expressed the hope that Governors PETER MBAH of Enugu; CHARLES SOLUDO of Anambra; ALEX OTTI of Abia, FRANCIS NWIFURU of Ebonyi; and HOPE UZODINMA of Imo, among other prominent South-East politicians and leaders, would embrace the mobilization.
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The Governor maintained that the decision was not punitive, but principled and in alignment with global best practices. He said it is designed to ensure a level playing field for all aspirants, while safeguarding the integrity of government institutions.
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The APC screening committee cited various reasons for disqualifying several of the aspirants, including attempted inducement, conflicting dates of birth, failure to present voter cards or party membership slips, and not being financially up-to-date as members of the party.
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The President also paid tributes to some of Nigeria’s founding heroes and heroines, and urged fellow citizens to remember their sacrifice, devotion, and grand dream of a strong, prosperous, and united Nigeria that will lead Africa and be the beacon of light to the rest of the world.
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These include the submission of digital membership register to the Independent National Electoral Commission at least twenty-one days before the conduct of their primaries, congresses, or conventions.
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"To those who have expressed genuine fears, frustrations, and uncertainty over the nature of the peace process, I assure you that your concerns are valid and understood. However, nothing has been irretrievably lost; there remains ample opportunity for necessary adjustments, continued reconciliation"
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Professor BOLA AKINYEMI warned that Nigeria will pay heavily if it does not accept the assistance of the United States and continues to play games with the Islamist insurgency in the country.
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LIYEL IMOKE is the Chairman of the ADC’s Presidential Screening Committee, while ABDULFATAH AHMED is the Chairman of the Presidential Election Committee.
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UNESCO's approval positions Nigeria as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, and empowered it to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in the digital field.
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NDC is offering 50% discount for female aspirants and 25% discount for persons with disability seeking to obtain the party’s nomination forms across all levels of the elections.
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The seminal event, scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, at The Old Great Hall, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos, is expected to bring together members of the academic community, healthcare professionals, policy stakeholders, and the general public.
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Senator OMO-AGEGE will have to confront successor and current Delta Central Senator EDE DAFINONE, who is on his first term in the National Assembly on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
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“Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive issue that takes many forms, including forced labor, sexual exploitation and involuntary domestic servitude. Victims, often vulnerable individuals in dire circumstances, are manipulated, coerced, and exploited with little hope of escape,” The Hub.
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"Going forward, NBA should thread cautiously in raising funds from all manner of persons and institutions. Lawyers in Nigeria are well endowed to fund any programme for the NBA."
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Uzondu Precious Chimaobi was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 5, 2025 on a two-count charge bordering on refusal to accept the Naira as a legal tender.
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The timetable indicate that the Labour Party will hold its governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly primaries on May 15, before the presidential primary on May 23, 2026.
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"The reasonable response is neither to pronounce EMEAKAYI guilty nor to simply dismiss the allegations. The government can - and should - investigate. If the evidence does not support prosecution, let that be established transparently."
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Sixty-five-year-old ALLISON-MADUEKE is alleged to have received bribes in forms of One Hundred Thousand Pounds cash, chauffeur-driven cars, a private jet flight to Nigeria and refurbishment work and staff costs at several London properties.
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Shareholding Discrepancies: The shareholding structure recorded at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), as at November 2024 did not reflect ABSG as a shareholder or beneficial owner despite its significant contributions.
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AJAH JOHNSON UCHENNA and his wife, ROSEMARY, were first arrested in Ojo area of the state on June 13, by operatives of the Department of State Security with two hundred and seventy-seven-point-five kilograms of skunk, a strain of cannabis.
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Part of the revelations in the affidavit indicate that the sum of over Six Hundred and Sixty-Six Million Naira found in the bank accounts are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.
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NDLEA Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Brig-Gen MOHAMED BUBA MARWA presented the scorecard at an awards and commendation ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja.
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In a statement by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, TORTY NJOKU KALU, the PSC noted that there is currently no ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Police Force, and no portal has been opened for such exercise.
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The emergence of Lt.-Col Anele follows the redeployment of Maj.-Gen Nwachukwu to the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre, Abuja.
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NDLEA spokesman disclosed that EJIOFOR who operates boutiques in Lagos and Onitsha, Anambra state, was taken into NDLEA custody upon his arrival from Bangkok, Thailand, on Wednesday October 8, 2025.
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“Two cargo agents linked to the shipment were earlier arrested before the eventual arrest of Nneka, who runs the criminal trade as a family business with her husband Remigus Nwafor."
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Justice EMEKA NWITE, who is presiding over the case, also denied bail to ADAMU’s three other co-accused persons - BALARABE ABDULLAHI ILELAH, AMINU MOHAMMED BOSE and KABIRU YAHAYA MOHAMMED.
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With six more assists than any other player, Salah can become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and player of the season awards.
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The spokesman for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, FEMI BABAFEMI, confirmed the development in a statement, saying it was based on the intervention of the Federal Government.
