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INEC: Relief as Nigeria’s Electoral Umpire Extends Voters’ Registration Exercise Indefinitely

Apparently bowing to pressure, Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced an indefinite extension of the ongoing voters’…

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Nigeria to Issue Prospecting Licences to Winners of Marginal Oilfields Bid, Pledges to Meet OPEC Production Quota by August

After a long wait, Nigeria's federal government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), on Saturday said that it…

2 years ago

Obasanjo Expresses Regret in Appointing PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku as Vice President

Former Nigeria President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday reminisced on his life and achievements both in the military and as…

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Despite No Historic Ties to Britain, Gabon and Togo join Commonwealth

Gabon and Togo joined the Commonwealth on Saturday, becoming the latest nations with no historic ties to Britain to enter…

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Lawan, Umahi, Akpabio Lose Out as INEC Omits Their Names from List of Candidates for 2023 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday published the particulars of the presidential candidates, vice presidential candidates, senatorial and…

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Electoral Act: Supreme Court Strikes Out Buhari and AGF Malami’s Suit on Section 84(12)

Nigeria's Supreme Court on Friday struck out a suit filed by President Muhammad Buhari and the Attorney-General of the Federation,…

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Nigerian Senator Ekweremadu, Wife Denied Bail in UK Over Organ Harvesting

Former deputy senate president of Nigeria, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife Beatrice, have been arrested and charged for bringing a…

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Germany Triggers Gas Alarm Stage, Accuses Russia of ‘Economic Attack’

Germany triggered the "alarm stage" of its emergency gas plan on Thursday in response to falling Russian supplies but stopped…

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Afghanistan Quake: Taliban Appeal for International Aid

The Taliban in Afghanistan have appealed for international support, as the country deals with the aftermath of a devastating 6.1…

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Nigeria: Petrol to Remain at N165 Per Litre, Says Regulator

Despite the position of some oil marketers that the current pump price for petrol in Nigeria is unsustainable following long…

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