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Ebonyi Governor, David Umahi secures 2nd term victory with a landslide
Governor of Ebonyi and candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), David Umahi has been declared winner of Saturday’s governorship election held in the state. According to the result declared by the…
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Sanwo-Olu wins Lagos guber poll, Agbaje calls to congratulate him
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared winner of Saturday's governorship election held in the state. The 3-time commissioner polled a total of 739,445 votes to…
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APC’s Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq defeats Atunwa, 33 others in Kwara to emerge Governor
The Gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has emerged winner of the March 9 Governorship election in the state, defeating 34 other contenders in…
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Entertainment roundup: Lupita Nyong’o joins Jordan Peele for the world premiere of ‘Us’; ‘Game of Thrones’ season 8 trailer breaks HBO viewing record | Other stories
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lupita Nyong'o joins…
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I’ll keep attacking Buhari’s govt. – Obasanjo; Tribunal grants Atiku, PDP access to inspect electoral materials and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the big ten stories that drove conversation this week: Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate The Court of Appeal on Thursday cleared the APC governorship candidate, Sani Danladi,…
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The Late 5: Fire engulfs INEC office in Akwa Ibom; Federal government refute report of earth tremor in Abuja | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senator Akpabio withdraws suit challenging election defeat Former Senate minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn a suit he filed in court challenging…
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The Big 5: One dies as APC, PDP supporters clash in Kaduna; Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Appeal Court clears Taraba APC governorship candidate The Court of Appeal on Thursday cleared the APC governorship candidate, Sani Danladi, to…
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The Late 5: PDP’s Gbenga Daniel directs supporters to vote for APC’s Dapo Abiodun; Buhari has subverted Supreme Court, Atiku may not get justice – Agbakoba | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP's Gbenga Daniel directs supporters to vote for APC's Dapo Abiodun Former Governor of Ogun, Gbenga Daniel and Director General of the…
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StateCraft Inc. extends winning streak into Francophone Africa with Senegal presidential win
StateCraft Inc., the elections and governance consulting company under the media group, RED, extended its winning streak into Francophone Africa with the re-election of President Macky Sall of Senegal. The…
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Brace yourselves because ‘Chief Daddy’ is coming to Netflix this month
Netflix has just acquired Chief Daddy, the 2018 star-studded comedy drama from EbonyLife Films, which, I believe, is still showing in select theaters. This is the third movie from EbonyLife…
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The Big 5: Three injured as explosion rocks APC campaign venue in Uyo; IG deploys DIGs, 227 CPs for March 9 elections | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: EFCC arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned Tunde Ayeni, a former Chairman, Board…
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The Late 5: Tribunal hears Atiku, PDP’s application for inspection of electoral materials; No public holiday in Lagos on Friday – Commissioner | Other stories
Here are stories that drove conversation today: No public holiday in Lagos on Friday - Commissioner The Lagos State Government says there is no public holiday on Friday, March 8,…
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The Big 5: I’ll retire to Daura in 2023 – Buhari; EFCC seizes Babalele’s passport | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: I'll retire to Daura in 2023 - Buhari President Buhari has said that he plans to retire to his hometown of…
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The Late 5: I’ll keep attacking Buhari’s govt. – Obasanjo; We are anxious to meet Atiku in court – APC campaign council | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Don't go to court when you lose election, go home - Apostle Suleiman Christian cleric, Johnson Suleman, has advised Nigerian politicians to…
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The Big 5: Disrupt Saturday’s election in Kwara and risk your lives – Lai Mohammed to thugs; Emefiele still CBN governor Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrest 323 suspected electoral offenders The Nigeria Police Force said it has arrested 323 persons across the country for alleged…
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The Late 5: Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh Benue attack; Court terminates charges against Alex Badeh | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Suspected herdsmen kill 16 in fresh Benue attack According to Punch, sixteen people were killed in a fresh attack on three communities in…
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The Big 5: Buhari assures women, youths appointments in his new cabinet; EFCC arrests Atiku’s son-in-law Babalele | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Kaduna govt. to set up inquiry commission on Kajuru killings The Kaduna State Government said it would set up a…
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Entertainment roundup: Lupita Nyong’o rumoured to be the next Bond Girl; New trailer for ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix’ released | Other stories
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Lupita Nyong'o rumoured…
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INEC declares Buhari as winner of 2019 presidential election, Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world and other stories that drove conversation this week
Here are the top ten stories that drove conversation during the week: My second term will be tough – Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu…
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The Late 5: My second term will be tough – Buhari; EFCC re-arraigns NBA chairman for alleged N1.4bn fraud | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: My second term will be tough - Buhari Following his victory in the just-concluded presidential poll last Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari has said…
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The Big 5: Atiku not destined to be Nigeria’s president – Oshiomole; Macky Sall seals victory in Senegal’s presidential election | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Atiku not destined to be Nigeria's president - Oshiomole The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has…
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The Late 5: Onnoghen was suspended as CJN, not removed – FG; We are ready for governorship, state assemblies’ elections – INEC chairman | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: PDP may boycott governorship election in Jigawa - Lamido The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it may not participate in the…
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The Big 5: Aliko Dangote now 64th richest man in the world; INEC declares Ekwunife winner of Anambra Central Senatorial election | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: UK congratulates Buhari, urges probe of of alleged irregularities The United Kingdom has felicitated with President Muhammadu Buhari on his electoral…
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The Late 5: Buhari, Osinbajo receive certificate of return; I didn’t lose, the results will be corrected – Akpabio | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: I didn't lose, the results will be corrected - Akpabio Former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has promised to challenge his…
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#NigeriaDecides2019: I am ashamed as a Nigerian that this could happen – Atiku reacts as he heads to court
The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which declared his rival and incumbent…
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Do not gloat or humiliate the opposition – Buhari appeals to supporters in victory message
Following his victory at the 2019 Presidential elections as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) early Wednesday, President Muhammadu Buhari has thanked millions of Nigerians who voted to re-elect him as…
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The Big 5: INEC declares Buhari winner of 2019 presidential election; Nigerian army arrests dozens for electoral offences | Other top stories
Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: INEC declares Buhari as winner of presidential elections The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday has declared President Muhammadu Buhari as the…
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#NigeriaDecides2019: Buhari seals stunning win; defeats Atiku Abubakar to secure 2nd term
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared President Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of Nigeria's 2019 presidential election which held on Saturday, 23rd February 2019.…
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The Late 5: Ngige threatens to sue over Buhari’s defeat in Anambra; Fresh violence reported in Kajuru, Kaduna | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Fresh violence reported in Kajuru, Kaduna According to Premium Times, fresh violence has been reported in Kajuru, the local government where dozens…
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#NigeriaDecides: Akpabio loses 2nd term Senate bid to PDP
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Christopher Stephen Ekpenyong, candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of Saturday's Senatorial election conducted inAkwa Ibom North Senatorial District.…
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