ADP will make difference in Nigeria’s democracy – Chairman
The National Chairman, Action Democratic Party (ADP), Mr Yabagi Sani, said the party was determined to make a difference in the nation’s democracy.
Sani gave the assurance during…
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I am not new in politics, says ex-IGP Suleiman
Former IGP Abba Suleiman
A former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Alhaji Abba Suleiman has described himself as not a new comer in politics saying he is not new in politics.…
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2019: Alhassan, former women affairs minister, picks UDP governorship nomination form
Aisha Alhassan
Senator Aisha Alhassan, who resigned her appointment as women affairs minister and also dumped the APC on Saturday, has picked the United Democratic Party (UDP),…
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Army finds car of missing General Alkali
Soldiers draining a pond in Dura Du in Jos, Plateau State have found the vehicle of the missing Major General Idris Alkali (rtd).
Channels TV reported that it was unclear if the…
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Malnutrition affects 279,542 children in Kaduna
Executive Secretary, Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Mrs Beatrice Aluaka.
UNICEF and Kaduna State Government has said no fewer than 279,542 children under…
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Oyo Governor Ajimobi heads APC National Convention committee
APC National Convention Committee Chairman, Governor Ajimobi of Oyo State
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has inaugurated a…
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APC postpones Lagos, Imo governorship primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the governorship primaries for Lagos and Imo states.
The party’s spokesperson, Yekini Nabena, told PREMIUM TIMES the two states…
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Lagos 2019: Lawmakers adopt Jide Sanwo-olu for governor
Mr Sanwo-Olu
Members of Lagos State House of Assembly have adopted Mr Babajide Sanwo-olu to be chosen as the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the party’s…
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6 die in Edo floods
The Chairman of Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo State, Mr Victor Emuankhagbon, on Saturday confirmed that six deaths were recorded in the flooded communities in the…
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Sultan blames money based politics on unprecedented corruption
Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar III
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, said on Saturday that money based politics was a major factor responsible for unprecedented corruption…
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Osita Osadebe's son, Okechukwu dies in Ogbaru flood
By Sunny A. David, Onitsha
The son of the late highlife maestro, Chief Osita Osadebe, Okechukwu Osadebe has died in the flood that ravaged communities in Ogbaru Local Government…
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Bayelsa gets new head of civil service, 3 permsecs retire
Governor Dickson of Bayelsa State
Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson has approved the appointment of Mr Luca Wellington Obiri, as the acting head of the state civil service.…
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Coalition endorses Aishatu Ahmed for APC Adamawa Central Senatorial seat
Hon. Aishatu Ahmed
A coalition of several groups has endorsed the candidature of a former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, for Adamawa Central…
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I'll make useful contribution irrespective of party affiliation- Waku
Chief Waku
Frontline politician and topnotch of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Joseph Waku, has said irrespective of age and party, he can make useful contribution…
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384 people killed in Indonesian quake, tsunami
At least 384 people were killed, many swept away as giant waves crashed onto beaches when a major earthquake and tsunami hit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, authorities said on…
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Aisha, ‘Mama Taraba’ resigns as women affairs minister
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Senator Aisha
Aisha Alhassan, Nigeria’s women affairs minister, has resigned her position.
Ms Alhassan, known widely as Mama Taraba, was appointed…
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