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2027: UN Women, others demand stronger support for female candidates
The United Nations Women (UN Women) and the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) have urged Nigerian political parties to adopt and implement gender-responsive policies to increase women’s political participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Plateau records 148 suspected diphtheria cases, 23 deaths –
Plateau has recorded 148 suspected cases of diphtheria, with 23 deaths, as the state government distributes medications to hospitals to support treatment of affected patients.
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2 in court over alleged theft of palm oil worth N605,000
A 56-year-old man, Saheed Alabi and 51-year-old woman, Bola Kayode, on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing 11 kegs of palm oil valued at N605,000.
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NFF fact-finding committee alleges interference in national teams selection
The Fact-Finding Committee set up to investigate Nigeria’s recent poor outings in international football has alleged interference in the selection of players and appointment of coaches by some officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
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Osun election redefines Nigeria’s democratic destiny
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Lagos Central Senatorial District Candidate, Mr Ladipo Johnson, has congratulate the people of Osun on ensuring the re-election of Gov. Ademola Adeleke, describing him as a leadership the people of Osun believe has performed in governance.
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Anyim urges leaders to emulate Jonathan’s democratic example
Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has urged Nigerian political leaders to prioritise national interest and emulate former President Goodluck Jonathan’s commitment to democracy.
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PDP state chairmen urge Jonathan to disassociate himself from Turaki-led group
PDP state chairmen urge Jonathan to disassociate himself from Turaki-led group Forum By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) State Chairmen, has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to disassociate himself from the Tanimu Turaki led- faction, Interim National Working Committee of the party. The chairman…
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Media group hails Oloyede, describes his tenure as extraordinary
The Media and Civil Society Group for Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has described Prof. Isha’q Oloyede, the outgoing Registrar’s tenure, as “outstanding and extraordinary.”
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Police confirm 2 deaths in Osun violence, Adeleke reacts
The Police Command in Osun has confirmed that two persons were killed in separate violent clashes in Egbatedo and Owode-Igbona areas of Osogbo.
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Father remanded for allegedly defiling 14-year-old daughter
The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court sitting in Awka on Thursday ordered the remand of a 45-year-old bricklayer, Ikenna Muojekwu, for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter.