The family of Okeke Chinedu has appealed to the public for financial help to save their 10-year-old son, William Chukwuma Chinedu, who requires multiple surgeries worth about N7 million ($15,000) to save him from a stroke and a hole in the heart. Chinedu, who is currently awaiting surgeries, has spent five months at the hospital […]
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By Dan Agbese They have run the race – the big race for the ultimate political trophy in our country, the presidency. It has been gruelling for the front runners: Ahmed Bola Tinubu (APC), Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi (LP). And with dirt never far from politics, dirt and mud and character assassination were […]
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Director-General of Governor Seyi Makinde Campaign Organisation, Bayo Lawal, has expressed gratitude to Oyo people, who trooped out for the governor’s campaign across the 33 local councils of the state. Lawal, in a statement, yesterday, said the governor and the campaign organisation expressed happiness at the huge turnout and had taken particular notice of the […]
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INEC materials Adeleke declares holiday as IPAC expresses satisfaction Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun distribution of sensitive election materials to various local government areas in Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states ahead of Saturday’s polls. The distribution in Osun, which took place on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Osogbo Branch, […]
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Warned against plot to prevent polls in seven councils of Imo HUMAN Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), yesterday, tasked Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu to order immediate arrest and prosecution of INEC staff members involved in dumping of a bag filled with thousands of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) […]
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INSPECTOR General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba Usman, has deployed four Commissioners of Police in Delta State to secure life and property before, during and after the general elections The commissioners are John Babangida, posted as Election CP, Delta State Command; Mamman Sanda to Delta North; Zachariah Fera to Delta South; and Adebola Hamzat to […]
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Vows to deal with offenders according to law The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Echeng Echeng, has assured of peaceful environment for tomorrow’s general elections in the state. Reading the riot act, he cautioned political gladiators and their supporters to play by the rules, warning that anyone found wanting would be dealt with […]
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International observers with INEC chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu. Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki (middle) while Yakubu is third right Go out and vote without fear, army, police, DSS assure IPOB threat is empty, military, police insist I entertain no fear that INEC is fully ready, says Olurode Don’t move with VIPs, Adejobi warns policemen […]
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As domestic patronage hits 84% of total transactions on NGX Amid uncertainty, insecurity, sustained foreign exchange liquidity challenge and other macro economic challenges, foreign investors’ appetite for stocks have continued to wane, even as participation from domestic investors accounts for 84 per cent of total transactions conducted on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). Despite election […]
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Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) have announced early closing hours for today to enable customers and staff prepare for tomorrow’s election. The banks will be closing between 12 noon and 1pm today. In an emailed note to customers, Access Bank said: “Our branches will close early on Friday, February 24, at 12 noon. This is to […]
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