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INEC Bows To Pressure, Uploads Preliminary Voter Register Online

Thenewsdesk.ng The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has uploaded the preliminary register of voters for the 2027 general election to its online platform following concerns by Nigerians and other stakeholders over the accessibility of the register. The commission said the online publication was intended to complement the physical display of the preliminary register conducted nationwide…

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Tinubu Blames Opposition For Hunger, Poverty In Nigeria

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has accused opposition politicians and past administrations of contributing to Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, insisting that his government is taking steps to address the economic challenges confronting the country. Tinubu made the remarks on…

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Ibok-Essien Renews Call For 25% Oil Derivation

Former Deputy Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien, has renewed call for an increase in the derivation allocation to oil-producing states from 13…

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2027: Ex-service Chiefs, Retired Generals Pledge To Return Tinubu

Former service chiefs and retired military generals have resolved to do everything within their powers to ensure the re-election of President Bola Tinubu during next year’s presidential election. The ex-service chiefs, comprising Lucky Irabor, the incumbent Minister of…

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2027: DLA Governorship Candidates Endorse Tinubu

A group of governorship candidates of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and other political parties have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027,…

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Akwa Ibom Assembly Approves Recommendations To Establish State Police

The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has approved its committee recommendations supporting the proposed establishment of State police in Nigeria. The approval followed a unanimous vote by lawmakers during plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, the Chairman…

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Delta State Assembly Approves State Police Bill

In a major step toward decentralizing security operations in Nigeria, the Delta State House of Assembly has officially approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish…

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Revenue From Tricycle, Minibus Drivers Hits ₦14m Weekly In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Government says the transport sector has recorded ₦14 million weekly from daily electronic sales of tickets to keke riders and minibus drivers operating within the Uyo metropolis, which has improved the state’s Internally Generated Revenue.…

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