The Independent National Electoral Commission has given political parties affected by its recent decision to delist several governorship candidates contesting the 2027 elections 14 days to file a formal challenge. …
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Politics
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UMCN Finance Officers Urged to Embrace Accountability, Transparency
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBy Emmanuel Awari-JalingoChurch finance officers have been urged to embrace greater accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the administration of church resources.The Bishop of the United Methodist Church in …
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NCC to Block Cloned, Counterfeit Phones From Nigerian Mobile Networks, Registers 231 Million Devices
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborNigerians buying phones could find their new devices unable to connect to mobile networks if they do not meet the Nigerian Communications Commission’s verification requirements, the regulator has said. The …
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Opinion/Column
From the Bar to the Bench of Public Service: Philemon Audu Daffi, SAN
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborBy Cliff StanleyThe elevation of Philemon Audu Daffi, Esq, SAN, Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Plateau State, to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria is more than a …
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Politics
APC Won’t Disrespect Atiku Despite His Conduct Towards Tinubu – Campaign Council
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council has said it will continue to accord former Vice President Atiku Abubakar the respect due to his status despite accusing him of disrespecting …
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World News
UN Chief Urges Overhaul of Global Debt Architecture as Developing Countries Meet
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborUnited Nations chief António Guterres has stressed the need to correct power imbalances in the global debt architecture. Mr Guterres said this during his address at the first meeting of …
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Trump Considering Firing US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle Over Bribery Allegation
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborPresident Donald Trump on Monday said he is looking at firing U.S. ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, amid allegations she demanded $100,000 from a political donor in exchange for access …
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UN Assembly Backs Global Action on Sea Level Rise, Racism, Pandemic Preparedness
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe United Nations General Assembly has endorsed landmark declarations on sea-level rise, combating racial discrimination, and preparing for pandemics globally. The assembly endorsed the political declarations at its 18th plenary …
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87-Year-Old Man Jailed 20 Years for Defiling Nine-Year-Old Girl in Ghana
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborAn 87-year-old man, Yaw Gahornu, has been sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment with hard labour for defiling a nine-year-old girl at Ofankor, a suburb of Accra, Ghana. In a statement …
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Business & Economy
Nigeria, AfDB Agree to Review Ongoing Projects to Speed Up Delivery
by Torkuma Gborby Torkuma GborThe Nigerian government and the African Development Bank have agreed to review projects the bank funds across the country to identify challenges slowing progress and speed up delivery. The agreement …
