British fencer Akinyosoye switches allegiance to Nigeria

British fencer, Folayemi Akinyosoye, has pledged his allegiance to Nigeria, leaving behind his representation of Great Britain. Akinyosoye, who has been a prominent figure in British junior fencing for the past six years, made this decision as fencing gains momentum in Nigeria. His transfer request was also granted by the British Fencing with a waiver…

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Discos revenue jumps to N887bn

Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies have raked in a total sum of N887.86bn as revenue in the first seven months of 2024 following the tariff increase for Band A customers and improved revenue collection, findings by The PUNCH have shown. Despite consistent complaints over poor power supply by consumers and high tariffs, the 11 Discos increased…

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Tinubu’s proposed cabinet reshuffle

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu is close to reshuffling his cabinet 17 months after assuming office. The speculation in the public of a cabinet reshuffle had gained frequency for some time because of the perceived non-performance of some ministers. The Presidency has now confirmed the reshuffle. The average performance of the Tinubu administration is largely foundational. It…

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Over two million voters registered for Ondo poll – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 2.053 million registered voters will participate in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, disclosed this on Saturday in Akure while addressing newsmen on the commission’s preparedness for the election. Babalola revealed that 1.034 million males…

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