Senators-elect get certificates of return, promise pro-people laws

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, receiving the second female Senator-elect of the Federal Capital Territory, who won the seat under the banner of the party, Ireti Kingibe The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Tuesday, issued Certificates of Return to winners of the February 25, 2023 senatorial election. The Chairman of INEC, […]

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Fuel scarcity to linger till after elections – Marketers

Motorists queuing at a filling station in Lagos. Photo: Stanley Ogidi The scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, in Abuja and other northern states could persist till after Saturday’s gubernatorial elections in various states, oil marketers said on Tuesday. Petrol scarcity became severe on Monday in Abuja, Nasarawa, Niger and other states in […]

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Court grants INEC’s request to reconfigure BVAS

The Presidential Election Petition Court sitting at the Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted the request of the Independent National Electoral Commission to reconfigure the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System it used for the presidential election. The court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that preventing the electoral umpire […]

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Obasanjo, the message, messenger and presidential election

The public reactions that greeted the call by former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo for cancellation of the February 25, 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections in areas where violence was recorded and where the processes were not transparent were expected. By virtue of his status and huge profile, Obasanjo cannot be ignored ordinarily, or treated […]

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Pele’s widow to inherit 30 percent of his assets: Lawyer

The widow of late football legend Pele will inherit 30 percent of his assets, according to his will, which also mentions a woman who could be Pele’s unrecognized daughter, the widow’s lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. The will states that Marcia Cibele Aoki, Pele’s third and last wife, will inherit his mansion in Guaruja, a […]

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FG to spend N10b yearly to encourage young innovators develop indigenous startups

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami with some members of the Nigeria Startup Act 2022 Implementation Committee Inaugurates 27-man Nigeria Startup Act 2022 Implementation Committee The Federal Government is to spend N10 billion annually to encourage young innovators in the country to come up with innovative indigenous startups to significantly reduce importation […]

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Telcos hamonise shortcodes for credit recharge, others

Telecommunications operators have commenced the hamonisation of shortcodes across all networks. The announcement, which was made yesterday in Lagos by the umbrella body, the Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), said the hamonisation was pursuant to a regulatory modernisation initiative by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). ALTON Chairman and Head of Operations, Gbenga […]

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The Guardian Publisher, Sanwo-Olu, Atuwatse III, others get Peak Performer Recognition

The Peak Performer (TPP), a platform where African industry leaders, culture shapers, and game changers gain insights to achieve peak performance, has rolled out the drums to recognise some crème de la crème in Africa at the maiden edition of TPP 100. The event, dedicated to celebrating highly esteemed leaders across Africa, will be held […]

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