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Tumsah denies withdrawal rumour from Yobe APC governorship race

6+ hour, 31+ min ago  (139+ words) This is contained in a statement signed by Abubakar Ahmed, Spokesman, KMT Campaign Organisation in Damaturu on Sunday. He said that the rumour was "callous" and "mischievous", peddled by those who did not mean the state well. "It should be…...

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NIA, NAICOM mourn ex-president of NCRIB

6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (318+ words) The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) and National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mr Rotimi Edu. In separate condolence messages on Sunday, both bodies described Edu as a visionary leader and pillar of the insurance…...

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RTEAN official warns against reckless driving, launches safety book

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (501+ words) Nurudeen Eniafe, Zonal Chairman of Ojo Zone 4, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), has warned against reckless driving, particularly on the highways. He urged members of the association and other motorists to urgently desist from dangerous driving habits that…...

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nigeriannewsdirect. com > christopher-adegoke-becomes-first-black-chairman-of-nottinghamshire-county-council

Christopher Adegoke becomes First Black Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council

8+ hour, 54+ min ago  (249+ words) Councillor Christopher Adegoke has been elected as the Chairman of the Nottinghamshire County Council, becoming the first Black and minority ethnic individual to hold the prestigious position since the council's establishment in 1889. Councillor Adegoke was officially elected on Thursday, May…...

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Gbenga Daniel supporters threaten to boycott Ogun APC senatorial primaries

18+ min ago  (221+ words) They also advised Daniel to distance himself from the primaries. In a statement jointly signed by the supporters across the senatorial zone, on the aegis of BATOGD Movement, they stated that all members of the party in the zone supporting…...

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nigeriannewsdirect. com > seyi-tinubu-consoles-cubana-chief-priest-over-failed-reps-bid

Seyi Tinubu consoles Cubana Chief Priest over failed Reps bid

7+ hour, 3+ min ago  (183+ words) Cubana Chief Priest had contested the ticket to represent his federal constituency on the platform of the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 general elections. Despite mounting a highly publicized and well-funded campaign, he ultimately failed to secure the necessary delegate…...

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nigeriannewsdirect. com > apc-house-of-reps-primaries-produce-13-candidates-in-rivers

APC House of Reps Primaries produce 13 candidates in Rivers

6+ hour, 59+ min ago  (210+ words) Nigerian News Direct APC House of Reps Primaries produce 13 candidates in Rivers The successful candidates include Precious Igwe of Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 1, Blessing Amadi of Port Harcourt Federal Constituency 2, Dumnamene Deekor of Gokana/Khana Federal Constituency, Lynda Stewart of…...

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The N800bn FAAC campaign fund allegation

7+ hour, 8+ min ago  (297+ words) The recent, alarming allegations regarding the systematic diversion of public resources for political gains is disheartening. Reports championed by civil society watchdogs allege that state governors have been making monthly deductions from their Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations, potentially…...

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nigeriannewsdirect. com > firstbank-visa-partner-to-launch-naira-visa-debit-card

First Bank, Visa partner to launch Naira Visa debit card

7+ hour, 17+ min ago  (402+ words) First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced the launch of its Naira Visa Debit Card in partnership with global payment giant Visa. The new card aims to extend accessible and reliable electronic payment capabilities to a broader segment of the…...

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nigeriannewsdirect. com > oyo-kidnapping-governor-adeleke-orders-immediate-revitalization-of-safe-school-initiative

Oyo kidnapping: Governor Adeleke orders immediate revitalization of Safe School Initiative

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (212+ words) In the wake of recent school kidnappings in Oyo state, Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate revitalization of the Safe School Initiative by the Ministry of Education and other relevant government and security agencies. The governor issued the directive today…...