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FULL LIST: State Assembly candidates for 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the 2027 State Houses of Assembly elections, scheduled for February 6, 2027. The commission’s publication covers candidates contesting seats across the participating states. ALSO READ: INEC removes PDP’s Pantami from Gombe governorship candidates’ list The final list includes 9,692 candidates nominated by […] The post FULL LIST: State Assembly candidates for 2027 elections appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Pantami reacts after INEC omits his name from Gombe governorship candidates list
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10-man Tottenham ramp up pressure on Man Utd boss Carrick
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10-Man Tottenham Hold Man United To Draw, Ramp Up Pressure On Carrick
Solanke's stoppage-time header edged Spurs off the foot of the Premier League table after it seemed like they would pay a heavy price for not taking their chances in a dominant display at Old Trafford. The post 10-Man Tottenham Hold Man United To Draw, Ramp Up Pressure On Carrick appeared first on Channels Television.
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Rivers 2027: INEC clears Wike’s ally Chinda amid eligibility controversy
Chinda was listed as the fifth candidate among 19 names published by INEC on Saturday.
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Carrick demands more ‘streetwise’ Man Utd after Spurs setback
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‘Why Do Humans Need God To Justify A Gun?’ — Ifowodo Speaks After $100,000 Prize Win
In an exclusive interview with LEADERSHIP, Ogaga Ifowodo, the poet who was awarded the Nigeria Prize for Literature, valued at $100,000, for his collection of poetry, Why Does God Need A Gun?, spoke about faith, extremism, power and the violence that has shaped parts of Nigeria’s recent history. Asked, “If God does not need a gun, […]
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Regina Daniels celebrates 25th birthday in wheelchair, reveals health challenges
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Breaking: NDC in trouble as its strong governorship candidate misses INEC's final list
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Police foil plot to kidnap Abuja prophetess, arrest 4 suspects
The Intelligence Response Team (IRT) of the Nigeria Police Force has foiled an alleged plot to kidnap a prophetess and assistant Pastor in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and arrested four suspects with a locally fabricated firearm and a vehicle allegedly acquired for the operation. The post Police foil plot to kidnap Abuja prophetess, arrest 4 suspects appeared first on Vanguard News.
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INEC excludes Ogun PDP’s Adebutu, running mate from final governorship candidates list
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Portugal: Very sad, you’re tainting your legacy – Mark Goldbridge to Cristiano Ronaldo
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Gombe 2027: Pantami breaks silence on omission from INEC guber candidate list
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Ogaga Ifowodo: The Poet Who Asked Why God Needs A Gun — And Won $100,000
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La Liga: Gordon scores first Barcelona goal in 3-0 win over Getafe
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INEC removes PDP’s Pantami from Gombe governorship candidates’ list
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has removed the name of Professor Isa Ali Pantami from its portal as the The post INEC removes PDP’s Pantami from Gombe governorship candidates’ list appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Sokoto massacre claim false, Army, Police declare
However, security authorities have refuted the report, stating that no such attack with the alleged casualties occurred in Sokoto State. They also noted that there was no record of a community known as “Garin Gobir Gindin”.
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Alia, Aondoakaa, Shija, Others Make INEC’s Final List For Benue Governorship Election
The Benue State governor and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia; Michael Kaase Aondoakaa of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); and Prof. Terhemba Shija of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have made the final list of governorship candidates released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the February 6, […]
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Why We’re Working For Tinubu’s Re-election – Northern Youths
  The Traditional Youth Forum of Nigeria has pledged to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing the administration’s youth-focused initiatives and economic reforms. The forum made the pledge during a courtesy visit to former Nasarawa State Governor and Renewed Hope Zonal Ambassador for the North Central, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, […]
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Adebutu, Pantami missing as INEC releases final governorship list
The Ogun State chapter of the PDP had rejected the allegations, insisting that Adebutu was a duly registered member of the party and that it complied with statutory requirements for candidate nomination.
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INEC lists Chinda Ogundu as Rivers APC governorship candidate
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Many injured as explosion rocks Saudi Arabia’s airport
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Tinubu inaugurates APC presidential campaign council October 14
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SEC warns Nigerians against investing in unregistered WayvePay platform
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Army, Police dismiss report of 111 deaths in alleged Sokoto attack
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Breaking: INEC declares fate of Rivers governorship candidate under Wike's Rainbow Coalition
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INEC lists 16 candidates for Gombe governorship race, omits PDP’s Pantami
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Trump to Norway: Not awarding me Nobel Peace Prize is disgraceful, embarrassing
United States President Donald Trump has criticised Norway over the decision to award this year’s Nobel Peace Prize to former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay, describing the outcome as “disgraceful and embarrassing”. Trump made the remarks at a rally in Syracuse, New York, hours after Pillay was announced as the recipient of the prestigious […] The post Trump to Norway: Not awarding me Nobel Peace Prize is disgraceful, embarrassing appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Bayern’s Neuer commits costly blunder as Augsburg score Bundesliga’s fastest goal
The 40 year old goalkeeper had a nightmare start to the match when his error allowed Robin Fellhauer to score for Augsburg.
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Fuel Price Discount and Monetary Policy Recalibration: Communicating Policy Change Without Undermining Reform Credibility
By Uche Joe Uwaleke Economic reforms are rarely judged solely by their immediate outcomes. They are also assessed by the consistency of the policies that underpin them, the credibility of the institutions responsible for their implementation and, perhaps most importantly, the signals that governments send to investors, businesses, households and the international community.In an economy [...]
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Germany has finally paused obligation for citizens to choose one nationality after changed law
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UK migrant workers wear chains, sing Asa’s ‘Jailer’ to protest proposed visa reforms
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Regina Daniels celebrates birthday on wheelchair
…opens up on prolonged health challenges Popular Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has marked her 25th birthday in a wheelchair after months of severe pain and difficulty moving, revealing that she is making progress in her recovery. The mother of two shared the health update in an Instagram video posted on Saturday, explaining that her condition […] The post Regina Daniels celebrates birthday on wheelchair appeared first on Tribune Online.
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Heartbreak for Man. United as Tottenham snatch late draw at Old Trafford
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Tottenham mounted a late push and were rewarded in the 92nd minute. Sandro Tonali delivered a cross into the penalty area, where Solanke evaded his marker and directed a fine header inside the right post to level the score.
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Turkish Airlines expands Nigeria operations with more Lagos flights
Turkish Airlines operates more than 560 aircraft, connecting passengers to destinations worldwide through its hub at Istanbul Airport.
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UNICEF, stakeholders seek end to child marriage
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