C/River YPP Deputy Governorship candidate, 3 others kidnapped – Police
March 17, 2023 The Police Command in Cross River has confirmed the abduction of the Deputy Governorship candidate of the Young Peoples Party (YPP), Mr. Agbor Onyi. The command’s Spokesperson,…
Several killed as Shiite members clash with security men in Gov el-Rufai’s convoy
Several persons have been reportedly killed following a clash between the members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) popularly known as Shiites and security details attached to the…
Presidential election: INEC disengages incompetent ad hoc staff
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Jigawa has disengaged some ad hoc personnel for incompetency and lackadaisical attitude during the Feb. 25 Presidential and National…
Suppression of judgment: NJC recommends retirement of Taraba Chief Judge
By Ebere Agozie The National Judicial Council (NJC) on Friday in Abuja recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Taraba State High Court , Justice Philibus F. Andetur…
SANWO-OLU ASSURES LAGOSIANS OF PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
March 17, 2023 Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured Lagosians of peaceful elections on Saturday, saying there is no need for fear. In a statement by Gbenga Omotoso, Commissioner for Information…
Police arrest woman with 550 different INEC materials inside business centre
The police command in Lagos State says it has arrested a 53-year-old woman, who was allegedly found with laminated electoral materials. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on…
Buhari, Yakubu, Atiku And The Death Of Trust (Part 2)
By Tunde Olusunle If there’s one Nigerian with irreparable integrity deficit today, it has to be Mahmood Yakubu. But he would thereafter be allowed to prosecute the most expensive, most…
Police arrest woman with laminated electoral materials, begin probe
March 17, 2023 The police command in Lagos State says it has arrested a 53-year-old woman, who was allegedly found with laminated electoral materials. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin,…
Gunmen abduct over 60, kill Soldier, village head, others in Niger communities
March 17, 2023 A soldier has been killed following an attack by gunmen on communities in Paikoro and Munya Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Niger State. The gunmen who launched…
Lagos Guber polls: PDP still in race, only credible alternative to the ruling party – Official
March 17, 2023 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reiterated that it has not collapsed its structure into any other political party for the Saturday Governorship and House of Assembly…