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Electoral Act: Akpabio Summons Emergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians Kick, NLC Warns

Chuks Okocha, Onyebuchi Ezigbo, Sunday Aborisade and Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Following the backlash that trailed the recent amendment to the Electoral Act, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has summoned an emergency session for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 10, in a move

In Record Upswing, Enugu Grows IGR by 1,464% from N26bn in 2023 to N406.7bn

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Insecurity: Tinubu Hosts AFRICOM Commander, U.S. Envoy at State House

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Electoral Act: Akpabio Summons Emergency Sitting, Notable Nigerians Kick, NLC Warns

In Record Upswing, Enugu Grows IGR by 1,464% from N26bn in 2023 to N406.7bn

NNPC: $22bn Required to Boost Nigeria’s Gas Pipeline Infrastructure

Insecurity: Tinubu Hosts AFRICOM Commander, U.S. Envoy at State House

FCT Polls: I’ll Fix Schools, PHCs, Tackle Youth Unemployment, Says SDP Candidate

Sit-at-home: Go to Market on Monday, Let Your Enterprise Shine, Soludo Tells Traders

Police Unveil Annual Promotion Data Amid Ethnic Bias Allegations, Commend PSC

Ramadan: Sani Tasks Islamic Clerics on Responsible Preaching, Promotion of Peaceful Coexistence

Group Petitions Education Minister Over VC Tussle

Nigeria, China Mark 55 Years of Diplomatic Relations at 2026 Chinese New Year Temple Fair

Prince Abiola Olojo-Kosoko Declares ‘Self as Legitimate Oloja-elect of Lagos

Gov Abiodun: Ogun to Build ₦1bn AI-Powered Digital Classroom at Remo Secondary School

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