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INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Committee on Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, said the petitioners have now supplied the contact addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of their representatives, as required by law, INEC guidelines and regulations.
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Professor CHIKE comes in as the tenth UNIPORT Vice Chancellor, and he will be succeeding the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor OWUNARI GEORGEWILL, whose tenure will elapse on July 13. Professor GEORGEWILL will exit office as UNIPORT’s ninth Vice Chancellor after presiding over the university’s co
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Governor Mohamed said during the discussions, he reiterated his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and combating division, emphasizing that patriotism remained the foundation of a brighter future for the nation Nigeria.
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The Head of Media and Advocacy of the NDLEA, FEMI BABAFEMI, confirmed the death of Chief Narcotic Agent SADIQ BAKO MUJAHID from severe head injuries during the confrontation with the drug dealers.
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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State made the remarks following recent boasting by some opposition politicians that the All Progressives Congresss, APC, will take over governance in Abia State come the 2027 elections.
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NDLEA Chairman expressed appreciation for the visit and commended ongoing support from US-AFRICOM to NDLEA, while congratulating PHILIP ESCH for his years of meritorious service to the US government.
Crime
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the defendant accordingly pleaded guilty to the charge, while counsel to the defendant A. A. Yaro, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
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The summit aims to provide a high-level platform for African defence chiefs to deliberate on pressing security challenges, enhance military cooperation, and advance regional stability.
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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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Nigeria does not need another panel or rebranded tactical unit. The roadmap for genuine reform already exists. What is lacking is political will and institutional accountability.
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The Courtesy visit at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, Ikeja, was led by the wife of the CP and Chairperson of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Lagos Chapter, Mrs Oluwatoyin Risqat Jimoh.
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The Minister of Education, TUNJI ALAUSA, made the announcement in Abuja during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the two institutions.
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Governor OTTI said the objective of the medical city project is to tap from the huge resources that affluent Nigerians spend annually on medical tourism. He made this known in a presentation on the investment potentials in Abia State during the opening session of the Invest Lagos 3.0 programme.
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CAPPA’s Executive Director, AKINBODE OLUWAFEMI, reasoned that the rapid spread of these products, combined with weak enforcement and limited funding, poses a serious public health risk.
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In a statement by his Special Adviser on Publicity and Communications, Peter Oriri, the Rivers-East Senator congratulated the beneficiaries and encouraged them to uphold the diligent work ethics that Rivers State is renowned for as they embark on their national service.
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The ADC says the partnership between ATIKU, and the former transport minister represents more than a political alliance, as AMAECHI brings to the ticket one of the most comprehensive public service records in contemporary Nigerian politics, with his experience spans all major pillars of democracy.
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The former governor of Anambra State, who is now a chieftain of the Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, said most countries, whether they are oil-producing or non-oil-producing, maintain strategic petroleum reserves to cushion against supply or price shocks.
Education
"Education remains our priority, and we are committed to ensuring financial accessibility for all!"
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In addition to the jail term, he was also slapped with a $1.2M forfeiture order and a $2.4M restitution order and will be removed from the United States when he completes his sentence.
Crime
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has also warned those behind the spread of fake news in the state to to change their ways or face the full wrath of the law for such criminal act.
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Nominations are open to activists, civic leaders, community organizers, social entrepreneurs, artists, media practitioners, youth-led initiatives, nonprofit organizations, and innovators making measurable contributions within their communities and sectors.
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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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The Nigerian Army issued a statement on its X handle, confirming the rescue of thirty-one people who were abducted by gunmen during the Easter Sunday service at Ariko village.
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta, saying that the Catholic Pontiff died at his residence.
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All chairmen of eight NBA branches in Rivers State came together to declare their position at a media briefing in Port Harcourt. They referred to the resolution of the House inviting the DSS to investigate Justice Amadi for alleged age falsification.
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FASHOLA, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, observed that there are about thirty law reports currently being published in the country, but said several of the publications were not reliable for citation in court cases.
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INEC Chairman, Professor JOASH AMUPITAN, made the announcement during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026.
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IGP DISU also approved the posting of former Ogun State Commissioner of Police, OLANREWAJU OGUNLOWO, who is now an AIG, to the Police Accounts and Budget Office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
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It is a sad day for all democrats. It's a sad day for Rivers State, and a sad day for our people. I urge everyone to put on their thinking caps. I urge our people to lift up their spirits as we will get over this together.
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The Governor, His Excellency Siminalayi Fubara, the deputy governor, Her Excellency Ngozi Nma Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly and the speaker, Martins Amaewhule, will resume work in their offices from 18 September 2025.
