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March 9, 2023

Train accident claims six lives, blood donors urgently needed

Six fatalities have been confirmed in the collision between a train and a Lagos state staff bus. The tragedy occurred between Shogunle and Ikeja on Thursday morning when a staff vehicle strayed onto the rail track and was struck by an oncoming train. Read also: Lagos Govt Staff Bus crushed by train, several injured Many... Read More
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March 9, 2023

Lagos Govt Staff Bus crushed by train, several injured

An unspecified number of people have been injured after a passenger train crushed a Lagos State Government staff bus in the PWD area of the state. The incident happened around 7 am on Thursday. The spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, Taofiq Adebayo, said rescue operation was ongoing. “The accident recorded many casualties... Read More
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March 9, 2023

INEC confirms postponement of guber polls to March 18th; Court orders INEC to upload results from polling units To IReV | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: INEC confirms postponement of guber polls to March 18th The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has shifted the conduct of the governorship and houses of assembly elections to March 18. The elections were initially... Read More
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March 8, 2023

INEC postpones Gubernatorial and State Assembly elections by one week

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded arrangements to postpone the governorship and state house of assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, March 11. The polls have now been rescheduled by one week to March 18, 2023, credible sources in the commission told Daily Trust. It was learned that the postponement was due to the... Read More
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March 8, 2023

Tinubu granted permission by court to inspect INEC materials in defence of election

Bola Tinubu, the president-elect of Nigeria, has been granted permission by the court of appeal to access sensitive materials used by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) during the presidential election. Tinubu, through his lawyer Akintola Makinde, stated that he needs to inspect, scan, and photocopy certain electoral materials to prepare his defence against potential petitions... Read More
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March 8, 2023

Labour Party’s Rhodes-Vivour visits burnt Lagos market, donates N15m

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Lagos State on March 11, paid a visit to the Akere Spare Parts Market in the Ajegunle area of the state. This comes after a fire incident that destroyed some shops on Wednesday. During his visit, Rhodes-Vivour expressed sympathy for the victims of... Read More
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March 8, 2023

Atiku employs 19 SANs to challenge Tinubu’s victory

To contest the results of the presidential election held on February 25, Peoples Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar has assembled a team of 19 Senior Advocates of Nigeria. On Wednesday, Atiku updated them on his campaign’s progress at his headquarters in Abuja and urged them to “prove the allegation of illegality in the election and... Read More
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March 8, 2023

Obi Cancels Gubernatorial Campaign Trips to Pursue Mandate in Court

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has announced that he will not be embarking on campaign trips for the gubernatorial and state assembly candidates of the party ahead of the March 11 elections. In a statement released on Wednesday, Obi revealed that he had previously planned to commence a “whistle-stop campaign”.... Read More
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March 8, 2023

International Women’s Day: The Future Project Celebrates Women’s Contributions, Releases 100 Most Influential Women in Africa List

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women and their contributions to society. The Future Project, an organization committed to empowering young people to create positive change in their communities, is joining in on the celebration by highlighting the achievements of women breaking barriers and achieving greatness. Women worldwide are redefining what professionalism and... Read More
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March 8, 2023

Your safety, security remains priority – Sanwo-Olu tells Igbo traders; Nollywood actor Fadeyi Oloro dies | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Your safety, security remains priority – Sanwo-Olu tells Igbo traders Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured Igbo traders in his state that their safety and security remain his priority. Sanwo-Olu said this on Tuesday... Read More
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March 7, 2023

APC appoints 12 senior advocates to defend Tinubu’s mandate

Twelve Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) have been recruited by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to defend the election results for APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu. With 8,794,726 votes, Tinubu won 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, about two million more than his closest challenger, Peoples Democratic Party candidate and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (PDP).... Read More
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March 7, 2023

Sanwo For Eko, My Choice – Toyin Abraham canvasses support for Sanwo-Olu

Toyin Abraham-Ajeyemi, an actress and filmmaker in Nigeria’s film industry, has stood by her support for APC candidate for governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, despite receiving backlash for her efforts. Hours ago, the mother of one, who has remained unaffected despite all forms of criticism, turned to Twitter to indicate that her success story... Read More
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March 7, 2023

I’m working hard to achieve my dream of playing in the Premier League someday – Victor Osimhen

Top scorer in Serie A, Victor Osimhen, admitted on Monday that the English Premier League is his ultimate career objective. When in Rome to accept the Foreign Athlete of the Year in Italy award from the Foreign Press Association, the Nigerian striker stated he had short-term goals of winning the league for Napoli’s supporters but... Read More
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March 7, 2023

Peter Obi meets Lagos woman attacked by hoodlums during presidential election; INEC seeks to modify order granting Obi and Atiku access to election materials | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Peter Obi meets Lagos woman attacked by hoodlums during presidential election Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in Nigeria’s recently concluded February 25 presidential election, has paid a visit to Jennifer Efedi, who... Read More
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March 6, 2023

While other people are demonstrating, I am commissioning projects – Wike mocks Atiku, PDP

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, took aim at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday, after Abubakar led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in a protest outside the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to express dissatisfaction with the results of the presidential election held on February 25. Wike, speaking at the... Read More
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March 6, 2023

Amidst colleagues’ indifference, Funke Akindele acknowledges Ruth Kadiri’s endorsement

Funke Akindele, the well-known Nollywood actress and current politician, recently expressed her appreciation towards fellow actress Ruth Kadiri for showing her support. Since unveiling her political project and emerging as the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Funke Akindele has received less support from her colleagues, who have been politically... Read More
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March 6, 2023

PDP supporters march to INEC HQ with Atiku leading the protest

Currently, Atiku Abubakar, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the presidential election, is leading a massive demonstration along with other notable members of the party to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja. The purpose of the protest is to express their dissatisfaction with the outcome of the presidential election.... Read More
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March 6, 2023

It still hurts – Chris Rock celebrates one year anniversary of Will Smith Oscar slap

Chris Rock says the Oscar stage slap incident with Will Smith, the Hollywood actor, still stings. While presenting an award in March 2022, Rock made a joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett, prompting Smith to slap him. He joked that Pinkett’s bald spot was funny, but it turned out to be the result of a... Read More
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March 6, 2023

IReV now working, ready for gov polls – INEC; Nigerian Eagle shall fly high – Tinubu sends message to world leaders | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: IReV now working, ready for gov polls – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission has assured the public that the problems it had with its results viewing webpage during the presidential and National Assembly elections have... Read More
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March 4, 2023

His good is far bigger than his bad – Cubana Chief Priest advocates for the re-election of Sanwo-Olu

Pascal Chibuike, widely known as Cubana Chief Priest, a Nigerian celebrity barman, has declared his support for Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the incumbent Lagos State Governor, as he seeks re-election in the state. Cubana Chief Priest took to his Instagram page to share a photo of Governor Sanwo-Olu and provided reasons why he is endorsing him... Read More
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March 4, 2023

Governorship and State Assembly Elections to incorporate BVAS as INEC plans review of process

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured Nigerians that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be used in the forthcoming governorship and state legislature elections. Yakubu gave the assurance on Saturday in a meeting with all state Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) at the INEC headquarters in Abuja.... Read More
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March 4, 2023

Electronic transmission of results not mandatory, at INEC’s discretion – APC Campaign

The All Progressives Congress presidential campaign committee (PCC) claims that INEC is not required by law to provide electronic transmission of election results. In the national collation center in Abuja, the transmission of results was a key point of contention in the recount of the presidential election. The Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party... Read More
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March 4, 2023

Labour Party’s call for E-Transmission of polling unit results during Gubernatorial Elections upheld by court

The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted leave to the Labour Party and 41 other parties to request Judicial Review and Mandamus Orders ahead of the governorship and state house of assembly elections on March 11th. The orders compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to directly and electronically upload results from polling units... Read More
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March 4, 2023

I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello; Emefiele, Malami must resign for misleading Buhari on naira policy – APC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: I cut off roads to Natasha Akpoti’s constituency for security reasons – Yahaya Bello Yahaya Bello, the Governor of Kogi State, has spoken out about tearing up and shutting off roads to some parts of the... Read More
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March 3, 2023

Libianca, Ayra Starr, and Omah Lay Collaborate on Remix of “People”

Cameroonian-American singer Libianca Fonji has teamed up with Nigerian Afrobeats stars Ayra Starr and Omah Lay to release a remix of her hit single ‘People’. The original version of the song was released in 2022 and has gained significant popularity on various streaming platforms. Ayra Starr and Omah Lay have added their unique styles to... Read More
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March 3, 2023

Supreme Court orders Old N200, N500, N1,000 notes to remain in circulation until December 31

In a landmark decision on Friday, the Supreme Court ordered that old N200, N500, and N1,000 notes are allowed to remain in circulation until December 31, 2023. The court also nullified the Federal Government’s naira redesign policy, citing its violation of the 1999 Constitution. The suit, which was brought against the Federal Government to challenge... Read More
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