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INEC shifts 2027 election dates after new Electoral Act

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election following changes to Nigeria’s electoral law. The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were scheduled for Saturday, […]

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My leadership will be accountable — Acting IGP, Disu

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The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has pledged to run a transparent and accountable administration in the Nigeria Police Force. Disu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a ceremony marking his assumption of office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement of his predecessor, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.

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Dangote Refinery to supply up to 65m litres of petrol daily, surpassing Nigeria’s demand

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In a landmark development for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is set to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, effectively surpassing the country’s current petrol demand. The announcement was made by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, in Lagos, confirming that structured offtake

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Top DIGs to face exit as new acting IGP emerges

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed AIG Tunji Disu as the new acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from office. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year tenure expected to end in 2027 under the amended Police Act, stepped down citing pressing family considerations. The President accepted his resignation and commended

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2027 election: Kogi youths raise N100m to buy nomination form for Tinubu

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A group of youths from Kogi State has raised N100 million to purchase the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The N100 million dummy cheque was presented to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo,

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Lagos govt hikes BRT, standard bus fares by 13%

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The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across Bus Reform Initiative schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes. The Head of Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Ojelabi said Governor Babajide

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Denmark, Greenland say no to US hospital ship after Trump’s proposal

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Denmark and Greenland on Sunday firmly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s offer to send a naval hospital ship to the Arctic island, insisting there was no need for such assistance. The response highlights the territories’ confidence in their healthcare systems. A day earlier, Trump announced he would send “a great hospital boat to Greenland

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FULLLIST: APC wins five of six FCT councils election

FULLLIST: APC wins five of six FCT Councils election

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won five out of the six chairmanship positions contested in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with one seat. Results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday showed that the APC won in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC),

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Trump to impose 10% global tariffs despite Supreme Court ruling

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US President Donald Trump has vowed to move forward with a 10% global tariffs Trump plan, despite the Supreme Court ruling that struck down his previous tariff measures as illegal. The apex court had earlier ruled that Trump lacked the authority to impose blanket duties on imports under emergency powers, stating that the law he

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