The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged heads of tertiary institutions to ensure that Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) interventions are managed with integrity. The ICPC Chairman, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, gave the charge on Monday in Abuja at the opening of the Organisational Integrity …
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The Accord Party has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking disqualification of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections. The party challenged the competence of the suit filed by its National Secretary, Adebukola Ajaja, on the grounds that the case was statute barred, …
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A Kano High Court on Monday, sentenced two men, Adamu Aliyu, 22, and Mubarak Abdulsalam, 20, to death by hanging for stabbing one Dahiru Musa, 32, to death. The court also sentenced the third defendant, Sadiq Sunusi, 19, to seven years imprisonment for abetment, burning the corpse of the deceased …
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have destroyed a suspected kidnappers’ camp and recovered 1,000 rounds of ammunition during a raid in Edimogbo Forest, Kogi. AN operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Monday, said the operation was conducted by troops of 21 Battalion, Quick …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Adamawa has sensitized Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) on the electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr Muhammad Nura, said this at the inauguration of the exercise on Monday in Yola. He said that persons with disabilities …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) is targeting 10.5 million votes from women nationwide for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The party’s National Woman Leader, Dr Mary Alile, disclosed this on Monday at the APC presidential rally in Calabar. Alile expressed confidence …
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Nollywood contemporary family comedy drama, “Bestie,” is set for release in cinemas nationwide on Dec. 16. Newsextra24 reports that ace filmmaker Toyin Abraham, who is the producer and director of the film, announced the release date and pre-sale information on her official Instagram page @toyinabraham. In her recent post, the …
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The Ogun State Government says it has registered 740 intending pilgrims for the 2027 Hajj after the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) adopted the pilgrimage calendar. Alhaji Ajibola Taiwo, Executive Secretary, Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, disclosed this during an interview with newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday. Taiwo …
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First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Mastercard have launched AgroPass, a digital platform designed to expand access to finance, markets and agricultural services for smallholder farmers across Nigeria. The platform, also known as Community Pass and developed by Mastercard, connects farmers with input suppliers, buyers, lenders, agribusinesses, and other participants in the agricultural value …
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Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has ruled out a move to Manchester United, insisting he wants to spend the rest of his football career at the Spanish club. Fermin Lopez, 23, has attracted interest from Manchester United in recent days, with the Premier League side reportedly making enquiries about him and Atletico …
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