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Vice president Shettima returns to Nigeria after UNGA 81 in New York

Dailyblast — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:32:57 +0000

Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria on Monday, September 28, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, United States. Shettima departed Abuja on September 20 to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the annual gathering. Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to The President on [...]

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INEC opens recruitment portal for 2027 election Ad Hoc staff

Dailyblast — Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:21:16 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has opened its online portal for the recruitment of ad hoc personnel who will participate in the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The recruitment exercise, which commenced at 8am on Friday, September 18, 2026, is expected to provide INEC with a large pool of temporary election personnel to [...]

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Christian group warns politicians against tribal, religious campaigns

Dailyblast — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:47:06 +0000

A non-denominational pressure group, the Christian Conscience, has implored politicians to maintain issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it cautioned them against ethnic and religious sentiments. The group noted that campaigns should address matters that affect national development, rather than encourage violence, intimidation and the use of political thugs. This was contained [...]

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Next-Gen Consult opens new pathways for emerging female consultants across Africa

Dailyblast — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:37:58 +0000

Women in Corporate Consulting Africa (WICA) has launched the Next-Gen Consult Project, an initiative designed to equip young Nigerian and African women with consulting skills, mentorship, professional networks and practical experience to enhance their competitiveness in the corporate sector. Speaking at the launch in Abuja, Convener of Next-Gen Consult by Women in Corporate Consulting Africa, [...]

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INEC begins 2026 recruitment, how to apply

Dailyblast — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:38:07 +0000

The Independent National Electoral Commission has opened its recruitment portal for the 2026 employment exercise, inviting suitably qualified Nigerians to apply for entry-level positions across Grade Levels 07, 08, 09, 10 and 12. The application portal opened on Monday, July 20, and will close on Monday, July 27, according to a notice sighted on the [...]

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Donald Trump to attend World Cup finals in New York

Dailyblast — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:49:20 +0000

United States President, Donald Trump, will attend Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, the White House has confirmed, with the American leader set to make his first appearance at the tournament during its showpiece match. The confirmation ends weeks of speculation over whether Trump would attend the final, following earlier remarks by [...]

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US troops killed 199 jihadists in single operation in Nigeria

Dailyblast — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:46:15 +0000

Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to US President Donald Trump and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council, has claimed that US forces killed 199 jihadists in a single operation in Nigeria. Gorka made the statement during an interview with Marissa Streit, CEO of conservative media organisation PragerU, aired on June 24, where he [...]

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Iyabo Obasanjo joins PDP, secures Ogun central senate ticket

Dailyblast — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:55:15 +0000

Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun state. Last week, multiple sources close to the ex-president’s daughter had told TheCable that she was on the verge of joining the PDP after communicating her decision to key associates in the opposition party. Reports indicate she was officially [...]

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OmoBarca Greets Ajeromi–Ifelodun Constituents on June 12, Urges Nigerians to Sustain Democratic Gains

Dailyblast — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:58:29 +0000

As Nigeria marks another Democracy Day on June 12, House of Representatives aspirant for Ajeromi–Ifelodun Federal Constituency, Hon. Francis Barthlomew Chima, popularly known as OmoBarca, has extended warm greetings to his constituents and Nigerians at large, calling for renewed commitment to democratic values and national development. In his message commemorating the historic date, OmoBarca described [...]

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Three years, 53 milestones: Senator Yayi rewriting Ogun State’s infrastructure narrative ahead 2027

Dailyblast — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:38:57 +0000

By Segun Olatunji Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola Yayi’s simultaneous completion of 53 new mega-projects across all the three senatorial districts in Ogun State in commemoration of his three years of quality representation of the good people of Ogun West is not only historic but also unprecedented in the annals of the state. For the [...]

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