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Month: September 2024

You’ve been my rock – Tinubu showers wife with sweet words on 64th birthday

According to Tinubu, her love sustains him, her wisdom guides him, and her strength lifts him. President Bola Tinubu on Saturday penned a heartfelt tribute to the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on her 64th birthday. “My Dearest Oluremi, on this beautiful day, as we celebrate your 64th birthday, my heart is full of gratitude and…

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Edo Election: Voters protest non-arrival of INEC officials, materials

A voter and an elderly man who also expressed concern over the delay, called on the INEC chairman to immediately order his officials to various voting points in Ewohimi. Eligible Voters in Ewohimi, particularly in Okaegben ward one, polling 3 and 15, were yet to exercise their franchise as of 10.30 am at the ongoing…

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Abia transparent in distribution of FG’s palliative materials – Otti’s aide

Anokwuru said that the distribution was carried out by his office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women Affairs and the Office of the Wife of the Governor. The Abia Government says it has observed the highest standard of transparency in the distribution of the Federal Government’s palliative materials to the vulnerable and specially targeted…

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Ighodalo condemns late arrival of materials in Ewohimi, Owan West

He also decried the late arrival of election materials in the Owan West Local Government Area. Dr Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Edo governorship election, has condemned the late arrival of officials of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and election materials to his polling unit. The News Agency…

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Edo election: EFCC arrests suspected vote-buyers at polling unit

The EFCC announced that it deployed operatives to monitor the Edo governorship election and maintain the integrity of the exercise. As voting gets underway in the Edo State governorship election, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested some persons believed to be lurking around a polling unit with the intention to…

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Edo Poll: Movement restriction leaves motorists, commuters stranded in Auchi

NAN further reports that a significant number of heavy-duty trucks, smaller vehicles, motorcycles, and commuters were seen in long queues at the junction. Commuters and motorists trying to beat Saturday’s Edo governorship election movement restriction got stranded at the Jattu junction on the Benin-Auchi-Okene highway of Etsako West Local Government Area. The News Agency of…

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Seyi Tinubu mobilises 50 medical personnel to support Borno flood victims

Tinubu said the team in collaboration with the Noella Foundation donated medical supplies, food and non-food items to cater for 50,000 children and adults affected by the disaster. Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, has mobilised 50 medical personnel to provide medical support services to victims of the flood disaster in Maiduguri, Borno….

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Heavy downpour delays arrival of INEC officials at Ighodalo’s polling unit

NAN also reports security personnel have also arrived waiting for INEC officials amid heavy downpours. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) and election materials have yet to arrive at Idrion Vocational Centre, a voting centre at Okaegben, Ewohimi, Esan South East Local Government Area of Edo. Dr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

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Full List: FG acquires 12 aircrafts for Nigerian Air Force in 1 year

He lauded President Bola Tinubu for his continued support to the Service, adding that, “we are determined to restore peace in the country”. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, says the Federal Government has procured 12 aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the last year. Abubakar stated this…

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FCT pupils resort to hawking as teachers strike lingers

This action follows a 14-day ultimatum issued by the FCT Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers to the six area councils in the territory. Several pupils in the Gwagwalada Area Council have taken advantage of the resumed FCT primary school teachers’ strike to assist their parents earn a living. The pupils in separate interviews…

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