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The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of 18 candidates contesting for the presidency in the 2023 general elections following a circular released by the electoral body in Abuja yesterday. The INEC circular also included the candidates’ state of origin, age, qualifications, and other details, as well as that of running mates. Among those cleared by the electoral umpire were former vice president Atiku Abubakar of […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 32

National

Asuu reaches new agreement with federal government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU has reached a new agreement with the federal government after the leadership of the House of Representatives yesterday brokered the new agreement after four hours of meeting in Abuja. The agreement is however subject to the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently at the United Nations General Assembly meeting at the UN. The President of Asuu, Emmanuel Osodeke led the Union […]

todaySeptember 21, 2022 61

Foreign

Beckham And Fury Pay Last Tribute To Queen Elizabeth II

Football Legend David Beckham and WBC holder Tyson Fury paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her state funeral. Sport came to a standstill once more on Monday as a mark of respect for the UK'S longest-serving monarch, with sporting personalities and organizations sharing condolences. Former England football captain Beckham remembered her Majesty as a unique, inspirational, and caring leader, while heavyweight boxing champion Fury said may […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 65

National

Counsel to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disorder.

Counsel to the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has said his client has been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal disorder. Ejiofor in a statement yesterday, said the development followed a persistent heartburn earlier experienced by the secessionist, adding that despite the order of Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja that Kanu should be given serious medical attention, the Department […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 42

News

Former Dss Personnel and Robbery Gang Paraded in Abia state.

A dismissed personnel of the Department of State Security Services Dss, Prosper Israel, along with nine other suspected robbers, were, yesterday, paraded by the Abia State Police Command, for robbery. The suspects were part of the alleged 14-man robbery gang that ambushed a bullion van near Ntigha Junction of the Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway, on July 26, 2022, which led to the killing of the cash officer of a new generation […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 40

Health

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu State signed an agreement with the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority NSIA for the federal agency to take over.

The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in Enugu State has signed an agreement with the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority NSIA for the federal agency to take over the state-of-the-art Enugu State Medical Diagnostic Centre, Enugu, and will now be known as Medical Diagnostic and Oncology (Cancer) Treatment Centre. The agreement, according to the state government will pave the way for the NSIA to provide comprehensive medical, diagnostic, and oncology treatment […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 66

Foreign

International Human Rights IHRC, Foundation Switzerland, has appointed Duru Hezekiah as Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria with immediate effect.

International Human Rights IHRC, Foundation Switzerland, has appointed Duru Hezekiah as Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria with immediate effect. Secretary-General Professor h.c. Rafal marcin wasik in a statement dated 16th September 2022, made the announcement as Secretary General of the Transnational Intergovernmental Foundation International Human Rights Commission. IHRC is a member of the Migration and Home Affairs Department of the European Commission, the Executive Civil […]

todaySeptember 20, 2022 164

News

A former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, has Resigned from his Position.

A former Inspector-General of Police, Musiliu Smith, has resigned from his position as Chairman of the Police Service Commission PSC in likely connection with the recent scuffle between the police force and the commission over the recruitment exercise. Smith reportedly tendered his resignation to President Muhammadu Buhari last week but got approval on Tuesday before later submitting his resignation before the members of the Board yesterday. Confirming the chairman’s resignation, […]

todaySeptember 15, 2022 45

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Governor Ugwuanyi Swears In Committee On Creation Of Autonomous Communities.

The Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, yesterday inaugurated a committee on the creation of autonomous communities in the state chaired by Professor Felix C. Asogwa. Ugwuanyi during the swearing-in at the EXCO Chamber, Government House, Enugu, said that the decision which has the approval of the State Executive Council EXCO was in response to the continuous clamor for granting of community autonomy in the state by many kindred units/villages. […]

todaySeptember 14, 2022 61

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