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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Alex Enumah |Adibe Emenyonu
Alex Enumah in Abuja and Adibe Emenyonu in Benin CityThe Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the governor of Edo State. The tribunal, in a unanimous judgement on Wednesday, held that the petitioners failed to prove their case of over-voting in 320 polling units across the 18 local government areas of the state where elections held, as well as the alleged non-compliance with the electoral laws.
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3 weeks ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Michael Olugbode |Adibe Emenyonu
Michael Olugbode in AbujaThe Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 51 irregular Malian immigrants in the suburb of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The undocumented migrants were arrested at the New Nyanya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, which shares border with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Deji Elumoye |Emmanuel Addeh |Adibe Emenyonu
•Lauds former jurist for being fearless and courageousDeji Elumoye in AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has rejoiced with former justice of the Supreme Court and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Justice George Oguntade, on his 85th birthday.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Emmanuel Addeh |Deji Elumoye |Adibe Emenyonu
•Inaugurates youth congress planning committeeDeji Elumoye in AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu has stressed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, declaring that the government’s policies are designed to secure a prosperous future for the next generation. Speaking while inaugurating the Planning Committee for the National Youth Congress at the State House, Abuja, yesterday, the President urged young Nigerians to take ownership of the country’s development.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adibe Emenyonu |Michael Olugbode
Emmanuel Addeh in AbujaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), Jennifer Adighije, yesterday cautioned against stereotyping women, arguing that the female child has the ability to outperform in any task assigned. Speaking during an event in Abuja where the company marked the International Women’s Day (IWD) for its female employees, Adighije described it as a day of reflection, noting that women deserve to be celebrated everyday.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Non-Oil Sector |Deji Elumoye |Adibe Emenyonu
•Lokpobiri reiterates Nigeria expecting over $20bn FID in coming months •Kyari says NNPC leading charge on gas infrastructure expansionEmmanuel Addeh and Peter Uzoho in AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu yesterday gave fresh assurance to global oil and gas investors of the federal government’s resolve to provide an enabling environment for them to invest in the sector and easily repatriate their investments when necessary.
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1 month ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adibe Emenyonu |Deji Elumoye |Adeyinka Salami
•Receives NIPSS report •Ministries move to address fiber cuts, internet disruptionsDeji Elumoye in Abuja and Emma Okonji in LagosPresident Bola Tinubu has given assurance that the federal government would continue to prioritise the development of the digital economy to enhance youth empowerment and job creation.
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2 months ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Hammed Shittu |Adibe Emenyonu |Onuminya Innocent |Adedayo Akinwale
•Bagudu says president has been fair to all •Party adopts Gov Nasir Idris for second termEmmanuel Addeh in AbujaPresident Bola Tinubu strengthened his political base in the North yesterday, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi state declaring its support for him, amid divergence of opinions in the region as to whether to back the Nigerian leader in the 2027 presidential polls.
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2 months ago | 
thisdaylive.com | Adibe Emenyonu |Sunday Aborisade |Deji Elumoye
•Urges govt to deploy same force used in N’Delta to fight illegal miningEmmanuel Addeh in AbujaFormer All Progressives Congress (APC) national Chairman, Mr Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday doubled down on his accusation of the connivance of certain influential elements in Nigeria with foreigners to illegally exploit the country’s solid mineral resources.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thisdaylive.com | Adibe Emenyonu
Adibe Emenyonu in Benin-cityEdo State’s democratic decline has been alarming since Senator Monday Okpebholo’s assumption of office as the governor of the state. This was the observation of the Convener of the socio political organisation in Edo State, Gidigba Group, Mr. Solomon Idugboe, which he made yesterday in Benin-city, the capital of the state.
