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GOVERNOR UGWUANYI LIFTS BAN ON OPERATION OF TRICYCLES, MOTORCYCLES AND TIPPER-TRUCKS IN COMMUNITIES IN ENUGU STATE

The Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday lifted the ban on operation of Tricycles, Motorcycles and Tipper-Trucks in Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Enugu South communities and other areas following Executive Order No.1: 2022 dated 24th February. The State Government had placed the ban owing to the rising insecurity in the affected areas, especially the recent attack on voters during the just concluded Local Government elections in the State but after a security meeting with leaders of the different Associations […]

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National

INEC PRESENTS 2023 ELECTION TIMETABLE TO POLITICAL PARTIES

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released its election timetable for the year 2023 to the various political parties.  The electoral body also introduced its list of new 2021 voters to each political party.This was made known via a press release after the commissions deliberation on the ongoing registration of voters and the implementation of the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2023 General Election. The communique also said it made available the names and addresses of the […]

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National

WOMEN GROUPS STORM NATIONAL ASSEMBLY GATE IN PROTEST OF A FAILED BILL

Various women groups have occupied the gate of the National Assembly in protest, demanding that the Federal lawmakers take another look at the requests for 111 seats for women, citizenship, 35% representation in party leadership, more appointive positions in government, and vote in favour of these amendments.The women gathered early this morning at the three arm zone and marched to the National Assembly gate chanting songs of solidarity. The protest comes less than 24 hours after lawmakers voted against a […]

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Entertainment

ROGERS OFIME WRAPS UP PRODUCTION FOR ‘CONVERSATIONS IN TRANSIT’

Principal photography has officially wrapped up for Rogers Ofime's game changing film 'Conversation in Transit'. Confirming the end of filming, actor Alex Ekubo who stars in a supporting role, shared an Instagram post hailing the filmmaker and the project. Directed by Robert Peters, and scripted by Ummi Baba-Ahmed, Tope Bolade-Akinbode and Dichie Enunwa 'Conversations in Transit' follows the story of three ladies: an heiress, Hajara, an event planner, Ini, and a career woman, Adeola on a train ride, who must […]

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Foreign

GHANA BECOMES FIRST AFRICAN COUNTRY TO EVACUATE ITS CITIZENS IN UKRAINE

Ghana has become the first African country to evacuate its citizens in Ukraine following Russia's invasion. The first group of 17 students arrived this morning at Kotoka International Airport, in the capital, Accra. Ghana's foreign ministry had earlier said some 460 students who were en route to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic are expected to return home in coming days. It is estimated that more than 1,000 Ghanaian nationals are currently studying or working in Ukraine.

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Sports

RIGOBERT SONG SET TO BECOME NEW COACH OF CAMEROON

Former Liverpool defender, Rigobert Song has been confirmed as the new Cameroon head coach on the orders of the country's president, Paul Biya. The 45-year-old replaces Toni Conceicao, who led the national team to a third-placed finish at January's Africa Cup of Nations and will be assisted by the former Congo-Brazzaville, Kenya and Equatorial Guinea coach, Sebastien Migne. Song, the country's most capped player, has made 137 appearances for the Indomitable Lions, and has also played for West Ham in England, […]

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Politics

ENUGU STATE APGA REJECTS RESULTS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The Leadership of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State has rejected the results of the Local Government Elections held in the State on the 23rd February, 2022, alleging massive electoral fraud and irregularities, which included declaration of election results where elections did not take place. In a press release jointly signed by the Chairman of the Party Ndubuisi Enechi Onyia, and Secretary Dickson Ani after its emergency executive meeting, the Party condemned what it called the pre-written […]

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News

DSS WARNS PDPS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN AYU AGAINST MAKING UNGUARDED REMARKS

The Department of State Services (DSS), has warned the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, against making unguarded remarks against it and other security agencies in the country. The DSS through its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, noted that contrary to Ayu's recent remarks, it remains neutral and transparent in carrying out its duties. Reacting to a comment by Ayu that Pdp would not use the secret police to harass Nigerians if it returns to power in 2023. […]

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National

PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ATTEND UNEP SUMMIT IN KENYA

President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to depart Abuja, today, to attend the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP@50), scheduled for 3rd 4th March, 2022 in Nairobi, Kenya. According to a statement by the presidency, Buhari is expected to deliver the National Statement of the country and participate in High Level Dialogue Sessions on the Environment at the event. He will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama; Minister of State for […]

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