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Election will commence at 8 a.m. on Saturday —INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured Nigerians and the international community that it has concluded arrangements to commence elections by 8. a.m....

Ekiti PDP alleges EFCC invasion of Fayose’s residence

The People’s Democratic Party in Ekiti State has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission of invading the Afao Ekiti residence of a former governor of the...

500 Chad troops enter Nigeria to help tackle Boko Haram

A contingent of more than 500 Chadian troops entered Nigeria on Friday to “lend a hand” to the Nigerian army in its efforts to tackle the Boko Haram jihadist group,...

Yari congratulates Zamfara APC candidates

Zamfara state Governor Abdul Aziz Yari has congratulated all candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their clearance by the Independent National Electoral...

Just in: Few hours to elections, INEC delists APC candidates in Cross River

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Cross River to remove the names of all candidates of All...

NYSC provides mattresses for corps members on election duty

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) provided mattresses on Friday for corps members recruited as ad hoc staff for the general elections in Niger. In a statement in...

‘Baba Suwe’ on admission at LUTH- TAMPAN President

Babatunde Omidina popularly known as ‘Baba Suwe’ has been admitted  at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi Araba, Lagos. Mr Bolaji Amusan, the...

Buhari to Opposition: Your allegations of Islamization wicked, deceptive, ungodly

President Muhammadu Buhari says it is wicked, dangerous, deceptive and ungodly the allegations that his administration has an agenda to impose Islam on Nigeria. The...

Two killed, 20 vehicles burnt as PDP, APC clash in Kano

The Kano State Police Command confirmed on Friday that only two persons died during Thursday’s clash between supporters of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the...

Super Falcons to leave for Cyprus Women’s Cup on Sunday

The Super Falcons, African women champions, will depart Abuja for Larnaca on Sunday to take part in the annual Cyprus Women’s Cup tournament which begins on Wednesday....