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IMO STATE INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL COMMISSION POSTPONES LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS

The Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), has postponed the Local Government elections slated to hold on March 25, 2022, due to security challenges in the State. The Chairman of ISIEC, Ugochi Onyeka said they cannot hold the chairmanship and councillorship election in 10 out of the 27 local government areas in the State due to security challenges in those council areas. Onyeka, in his announcement while addressing members of […]

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Politics

KEY POLITICAL LEADERS IN ENUGU STATE WANT GOVERNORSHIP TICKET FOR ENUGU EAST

Former President of the Senate Ken Nnamani, yesterday in an interview in Abuja insisted that the zoning of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Enugu State to Enugu East senatorial zone is for justice and fairness, noting that the principle of zoning of key political offices has been sustained in the state since 1999. Nnamani commended political leaders like the Governor of Enugu State Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Governor of old Anambra state […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 62

National

UNITED KINGDOM’S MINISTER FOR AFRICA SET FOR FIRST VISIT TO NIGERIA

The United Kingdom's Minister for Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Vicky Ford is set for a maiden visit to Nigeria. The British High Commission in a statement yesterday explained that the visit will take forward efforts by both countries to build on the UK-NIGERIA partnership and strengthen strong security, anti-corruption, and economic ties. The visit was confirmed following the UK-NIGERIA Security and Defense Partnership Dialogue in London earlier this […]

todayFebruary 21, 2022 64

Entertainment

WILL SMITH AND DAVID OYELOWO TO PRODUCE AN ADAPTATION OF ‘ONYEKA AND THE ACADEMY OF THE SUN’ FOR NETFLIX

Will Smith's production house Westbrook Studios and David Oyelowo's Yoruba Saxon are partnering with Netflix to produce the film adaptation of Onyeka and the academy of the Sun. The adaptation pitched to the streamer by Ola Shokunbi who will script the adaptation will see both Smith and Oyelowo produce. The novel set to be published in June follows the story of a teenager who learns she has powers and travels […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 65

Entertainment

OMO GHETTO THE SAGA BECOMES NETFLIX NAIJA’S MOST WATCHED TITLE

Actress Funke Akindele Bello and Jjc Skillz's 'Omo Ghetto the Saga ' has hit another major record and is reportedly now leading as the most watched title on Netflix Naija. According to reports, the comedy sequel has stayed on the streamer's top 10 list as the longest-running title for a Nollywood picture with a total of 98 days. Released in 2020, the comedy sequel starring Akindele in the dual role […]

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Foreign

ATLETICO LOSES TO BOTTOM CLUB LEVANTE

Atletico Madrid's poor form continued as the La Liga champions were beaten by bottom club Levante on Wednesday. Gonzalo Melero scored the only goal of the game in the second half, driving home from the middle of the box. Angel Correa thought he had equalised in stoppage time with a stunning overhead kick, but it was ruled out for a foul, however, Mickael Malsa then almost added a spectacular second […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 70

National

SUPER EAGLES EXPRESS COMMITTEMENT TO FIFA WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION

Super Eagles players and coaches have assured Nigerians of their determination to earn a spot at the 22nd FIFA World Cup finals to be held in Qatar between November 14 and December 18, 2022. At a virtual meeting with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, and chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation, Coaches Augustine Eguavoen and Emmanuel Amuneke, as well as the playing body, said they were aware […]

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Foreign

FRANCE ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL OF TROOPS FROM MALI

President of France, Emmanuel Macron says the country and its allies in an international force will withdraw their troops from Mali after almost a decade. Macron said the decision to leave followed a breakdown in diplomatic relations, amid growing hostility from Mali's new governing military junta. The president also refuted claims that the withdrawal was an acceptance of failure and insisted that France remains committed to combating Islamic insurgencies in […]

todayFebruary 17, 2022 69

News

GUNMEN KILL EIGHT TRADERS IN ABIA MARKET

Abia State Government has confirmed the killing of eight persons by gunmen at new Cattle Market in Omuma-Uzo in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. Commissioner for Information, Eze Chikamnayo, who confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Aba yesterday, condemned the attack, revealing the government responded swiftly by mobilising security agencies to the scene to secure the lives and property of […]

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National

NIGERIAN GOVT BARS OFFICIALS FROM USING YAHOO MAIL FOR OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the National Policy on the Government, Second Level Domain aimed at safeguarding official communications using government top-level domains. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, who disclosed this when he addressed newsmen on the outcome of the Council meeting, presided over by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday in Abuja, stated that government officials must now migrate from using general domains in their websites […]

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