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    Ahead of the Ondo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released the list for the exercise scheduled to hold on October 10. In the list sighted by Channels Television on Friday, the electoral umpire published the names of 17 governorship candidates and their running mates with their political parties. The … Continue reading INEC Releases Final List For Ondo Governorship Election

  President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a speedy and coordinated investigation into the corruption scandal in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. He explained that the President gave the directive for better coordination among security … Continue reading Buhari Orders Speedy Investigation Into NDDC Corruption Scandal

  The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has walked out on lawmakers at an investigative hearing put together by the House of Representatives.  The Commission on Thursday refused to make presentations before the House Committee on NDDC. According to the acting managing director of the NDDC, Professor Kemebradikumo Pondei, the Commission cannot partake an investigative … Continue reading NDDC Boss, Others Walk Out On Lawmakers At House Of Reps Investigative Hearing

The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, describing her as very qualified.

  Nigeria has recorded 790 new COVID-19 cases, the highest in a single day, bringing its total infections to 26,484. This was confirmed on Wednesday night by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in a tweet via its official handle. Just like the previous day, the new cases were recorded across 20 states of … Continue reading Nigeria Records 790 New COVID-19 Cases As Total Infections Exceed 26,000

  Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has said he thinks the embattled journalist (Agba Jalingo) should be released from the prison.  Speaking after a long silence on the matter, Governor Ayade said the journalist who is standing trial for treason and for allegedly criticising his government, acted out of youthful exuberance. “I am of … Continue reading I Think Agba Jalingo Should Be Released – Gov Ben Ayade

  Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River has said he thinks the embattled journalist (Agba Jalingo) should be released from the prison.  Speaking after a long silence on the matter, Governor Ayade said the journalist who is standing trial for treason and for allegedly criticising his government, acted out of youthful exuberance. “I am of … Continue reading I Think Agba Jalingo Should Be Released – Gov Ben Ayade