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Aiyedatiwa Appoints Razaq As DG, PPIMU, Special Advisers, Others
BOLU-OLU ESHO Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has appointed Engr. Razaq One as the Director General, Performance and Project Implementation Monitoring Unit (PPIMU). Obe was among the commissioners inherited by Aiyedatiwa from… The post Aiyedatiwa Appoints Razaq As DG, PPIMU, Special Advisers, Others appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Anambra election: APC’s Ukachukwu alleges vote buying, expresses optimism of winning
"When you give up your right for money, you lose your voice as a citizen. You can’t cry later, society must be blamed for encouraging this." The post Anambra election: APC’s Ukachukwu alleges vote buying, expresses optimism of winning appeared first on Vanguard News.
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‘Adamawa CAN chairman not beheaded’ – Christian association debunks allegation
The Adamawa State leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has asked the public to disregard the ‘fake news’ circulating on the social media claiming that the state CAN Chairman was beheaded. A Facebook user of the name of Lionman Lioni had alleged that the CAN Chairman, Rev Joel Manzo, was abducted and beheaded […] ‘Adamawa CAN chairman not beheaded’ – Christian association debunks allegation
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Moghalu finally votes, alleges vote buying, apathy
Labour Party’s candidate, Dr George Moghalu, has alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in Anambra state. He also lamented voter apathy, attributing it to people’s lack of confidence The post Moghalu finally votes, alleges vote buying, apathy appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police intensify air surveillance on Anambra gov election
Ikenga said that the force remained neutral, professional and committed to protecting all citizens, electoral officials, observers and materials throughout the election period. The post Police intensify air surveillance on Anambra gov election appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Taraba Residents Head To Polls To Elect New Chairmen, Councilors
Only the Peoples Democratic Party filed candidates for the local government polls. The post Taraba Residents Head To Polls To Elect New Chairmen, Councilors appeared first on Channels Television.
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Anti-Trump protest breaks out in Kano [VIDEO]
Islamic groups in Kano State are currently protesting against recent moves by United States President, Donald Trump, to intervene in the country’s security crisis. The protesters trooped out on Saturday to counter Trump’s claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria. They were seen displaying placards with different inscriptions such as ‘We condemn Trump’s threat to attack […] Anti-Trump protest breaks out in Kano [VIDEO]
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US ‘dangerous label’ threatens Nigeria’s unity, sovereignty — Col Usman
“Designating Nigeria as a CPC or threatening military action will not save lives—it will endanger them,” he declared. “It could fuel extremist propaganda and
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Anambra governorship election updates: Live results from polling units as Soludo, Moghalu, others battle for votes
After hours of voting in the Anambra 2025 governorship election, results from the polling units trickle in. Legit.ng reports the results live from the polling units.
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Oyo gives free tickets to youths for Davido’s Ibadan concert
The Oyo State Agency for Youth Development has announced the distribution of thousands of free tickets to young people across the state to attend Davido’s 5ive Tour concert in Ibadan. The agency made the announcement on Friday through its official The post Oyo gives free tickets to youths for Davido’s Ibadan concert appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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‘I’m Safe, Alive,’ Adamawa CAN Chairman Dispels Rumour Of Killing
The Adamawa State leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the general public to disregard report circulating on the social media claiming that the its Chairman was beheaded, describing the report as fake. CAN chairman in the state, Rev. Joel Danjuma Manzo, in a statement he personally signed in Yola and made […]
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ADC Candidate, John Nwosu, Accuses APGA Of Vote Buying In Anambra Poll
Nwosu made the allegation after casting his vote at Oduda Central School, Ward 2, in Nnewi North Local Government Area. The post ADC Candidate, John Nwosu, Accuses APGA Of Vote Buying In Anambra Poll appeared first on Channels Television.
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Anambra decides: I was paid to vote – First-time voter Chinyere
A 21-year-old first-time voter, Chinyere Aniwetalu, on Saturday admitted that she was paid to vote at Nteje Ward 1, Amuda Village Square Polling Unit 12, in the ongoing Anambra governorship election. Chinyere, who spoke in Igbo language, confirmed receiving money but declined to disclose how much or who paid her. “I was paid to vote,” […] Anambra decides: I was paid to vote – First-time voter Chinyere
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Big trouble: Injury forces Chelle to make late change to Super Eagles squad for WC playoffs
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has made a late change to Nigeria’s 24-man squad for the World Cup playoffs after Ebenezer Akinsanmiro sustained a shoulder injury.
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‘You’ve been a problem since Mbappe joined Real Madrid’ – Petit slams Vinicius
Former Barcelona midfielder, Emmanuel Petit has criticized Real Madrid winger Vinicius over his recent attitude at the club. Petit said the Brazilian international has been a problem since his teammate Kylian Mbappe joined the Los Blancos, and also after he lost the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Manchester City’s Rodri. “Vinicius has been a problem at […] ‘You’ve been a problem since Mbappe joined Real Madrid’ – Petit slams Vinicius
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Gobir commends Emir Sulu-Gambari for reconstructing ultramodern mosque
The tenth Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, at the weekend commended the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for leading the reconstruction of the ultramodern Imam Gambari Mosque in Ilorin, Kwara State. Gobir described The post Gobir commends Emir Sulu-Gambari for reconstructing ultramodern mosque appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Oshiobugie Marks Double Milestone With Mentorship Graduation, Global Youth Masterclass
Zion Oshiobugie , a renowned youth development strategist and educator, is set to mark another defining moment in his journey as one of Africa’s leading voices in mentorship and youth… The post Oshiobugie Marks Double Milestone With Mentorship Graduation, Global Youth Masterclass appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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Full list: 7 fresh demands, actions proposed by Trump and his ally on Nigeria as submitted to US congress
United States Congressman Riley Moore shared Trump-backed resolution urging US pressure on Nigeria to protect Christians and repeal blasphemy laws.
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History as Jack Antonoff Makes GRAMMYs Nominations For 68th Annual Awards
Jack Antonoff has made GRAMMYs history as the first ever producer/songwriter to earn nominations in all three major categories – Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year – with two different artists in the same year. Antonoff’s production and songwriting on Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ and Kendrick Lamar’s [...]
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LP’s Moghalu votes in Anambra election, alleges widespread vote buying
Moghalu, who cast his ballot at Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North LGA, told journalists that information available to him indicated that votes are being bough communities across the state with sums ranging from ₦10,000 to ₦15,000.
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Rivers Assembly probes alleged neglect of oil spills in community
The Rivers State House of Assembly has ordered a probe into the allegations that an oil firm, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, neglected oil spills that devastated B-Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of the state. The post Rivers Assembly probes alleged neglect of oil spills in community appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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₦246m ‘unbuilt’ A’Ibom bridge declared completed in 2023, reappeared in 2024, 2025 budgets — Report
A ₦246 million bridge repair project in Akwa Ibom State, declared finished by a Federal Ministry of Works contractor, has been found unexecuted, according to findings by MonITNG, a civic technology platform that tracks government projects. The project, titled Repair The post ₦246m ‘unbuilt’ A’Ibom bridge declared completed in 2023, reappeared in 2024, 2025 budgets — Report appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Police debunk rumour of CAN chairman’s beheading in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the state was beheaded by terrorists. In a statement on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, described the viral post as false and mischievous, saying it was [...]
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“Is this priority now?”Nigerians question FG’s Guinness World Record attempt amid invasion threat
The Federal Government's plan to set up the longest dinning table in the world has drawn massive backlash from Nigerians who questioned the timing.
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2026 WCQ playoffs: Chelle invites suspended Semi Ajayi for Nigeria vs Gabon
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has invited Semi Ajayi for the 2026 World Cup playoffs, despite the player being suspended for the Gabon game. Ajayi picked up a yellow card in the 4-0 thrashing of Benin Republic, as Nigeria rounded off their qualifying series with an important win. Although he is […] 2026 WCQ playoffs: Chelle invites suspended Semi Ajayi for Nigeria vs Gabon
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Anambra 2025: 96-year-old woman weeps after being denied voting
A 96-year-old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, on Saturday burst into tears at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 8, Anaocha Local Government Area, after being stopped from voting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the elderly woman broke down in tears when she was informed by an INEC official that she could […] The post Anambra 2025: 96-year-old woman weeps after being denied voting appeared first on Vanguard News.
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AnambraDecides2025: Soludo’s Deputy Ibezim, Others Vote, Praise Turnout
CHUKWUJEKWU ILOZUE Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, deputy governor of Anambra state, voted in his community, Mbaukwu and praised the electoral process and commended the security situation and peaceful atmosphere. Ibezim, who… The post AnambraDecides2025: Soludo’s Deputy Ibezim, Others Vote, Praise Turnout appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.
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JUST-IN: Peter Obi, Moghalu Cast Votes, Raise Alarm Over ‘Vote Buying’
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, and the party’s governorship candidate in the ongoing 2025 Anambra State governorship election, George Moghalu, have cast their votes, expressing concern over alleged widespread vote-buying across the state. Obi and Moghalu highlighted what they described as a troubling trend undermining the credibility […]
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Read: This why this woman was not allowed to vote in Anambra
A Nigerian woman has cried out in pain after she was prevented from voting in the ongoing governorship election in Anambra state as she had no voters card.
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Voters with new PVCs in Bayelsa community complain as BVAS rejects cards
“To vote is my right; that is my power to say who should lead me, but I can’t vote because I have a new PVC.” The post Voters with new PVCs in Bayelsa community complain as BVAS rejects cards appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Anambra Poll: APC Candidate Ukachukwu Alleges Vote Buying, Intimidation
He alleged that one of his agents was assaulted during the voting exercise. The post Anambra Poll: APC Candidate Ukachukwu Alleges Vote Buying, Intimidation appeared first on Channels Television.
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Adeboye urges Tinubu to delay Trump for 100 days
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has urged President Bola Tinubu to move swiftly and diplomatically to persuade United States President Donald Trump to delay any action against Nigeria for at least 100 The post Adeboye urges Tinubu to delay Trump for 100 days appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Nathaniel Bassey, Ogbueli, Ebuka’s Songs For Night Of Glory In Abuja
All is now set for the highly anticipated Night of Glory crusade, organised by Dominion City Global Ministries, scheduled to hold on Thursday, December 5, 2025, at the Main Bowl of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, from 7 p.m. till dawn. The event carries the theme “Raising Leaders, Transforming Society.” This year’s edition will […]
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Three dead, several injured after tipper brake fails in Lagos
At least three people have been declared dead and several others injured following a multi-vehicle accident at Powerline Junction inward Aleje, Ikorodu, Lagos State. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) disclosed this in a short tweet on Saturday. LASTMA The post Three dead, several injured after tipper brake fails in Lagos appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Breaking: Soludo raises fresh alarm while casting his vote in ongoing Anambra election
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, cast their votes around 1:20 p.m. in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, as residents elect a new state governor.
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Suspected Car Thief Nabbed At Plateau Hospital Premises
A suspected car thief has been apprehended by the security unit of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital while attempting to steal a Toyota Camry parked near the Amenity Ward of the hospital. The Public Relation Officer of the hospital, Talatu Angi, who confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP, said the vehicle belongs to a patient who […]
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