Category: Politics
Ortom blames powerful individuals for the resurgence of violence in Benue
21 Jan 2023
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has linked the deadly attack on the Abagena community in the state’s Makurdi Local Government Area to “reckless comments of some highly-placed individuals.” It was previously reported that gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen stormed the community on Thursday night, killing a family of six and injuring several others. In […]
Continue ReadingAtiku Presidential Campaign urged to stop daydreaming
21 Jan 2023
With 36 days until the election, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, has been advised not to be misled by empty promises. Earlier on Thursday, during a PDP presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke boasted that he would deliver his state and the South West in the […]
Continue ReadingMinister advises the new NDDC board to follow all applicable laws
21 Jan 2023
Umana Okon Umana, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, has advised the newly formed board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, to strictly adhere to the provisions of the act that established it in the year 2000. He went on to say that strict adherence to the act would help the board fully understand its […]
Continue ReadingBuhari appoints a new commander of the Guards Brigade
21 Jan 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari met with the new Brigade of Guards Commander, Brigadier General AM Umar, on Friday. Brigadier General Mohammed Usman, who was transferred a fortnight ago, is succeeded by Umar. The Nigerian Army on January 7 redeployed senior officers for “administrative and operational efficiency”. The Presidential Guards Brigade is a highly trained Army unit […]
Continue ReadingKwankwaso discusses his concerns about the 2023 presidential election
19 Jan 2023
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has stated that his only concern about the upcoming presidential election is increasing interference from the Independent and National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other stakeholders in the presidential Villa. Kwankwaso also stated that he believes this year’s election will be different from previous […]
Continue ReadingWoman appears in court, claims sanwo-olu is the father of her son
19 Jan 2023
A forty-seven-year-old woman, Grace Moses today appeared at the Delta State High Court 2 sitting in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the State urging the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to come and collect his child from her. Grace Moses spoke with newsmen shortly after the Court adjourned the case involving the governor […]
Continue ReadingINEC may adopt the use of body odour for voter verification in the future
19 Jan 2023
As part of its growing desire to integrate technology into Nigeria’s electoral process, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, might, in the foreseeable future, adopt the use of body odour for voter verification. Some years ago, voters were verified by simply looking at their paper cards and checking the voter register. In 2012, however, INEC […]
Continue ReadingObasanjo spotted playing the role of Senior Prefect during a reunion with his secondary schoolmates
18 Jan 2023
Obasanjo, Nigeria’s former president, was observed on a road walk with his old schoolmates. Baptist Boys High School in Abeokuta recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, and all alumni gathered to commemorate the occasion. During a reunion with his secondary schoolmates, Fmr President Obasanjo was seen dressed as a Senior Prefect. During the practice, Obasanjo authoritatively […]
Continue ReadingZamfara PDP postpones the launch of its campaign due to the death of a chieftain
18 Jan 2023
Following the death of one of its chieftains in the state, the Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed the launch of its campaign. The postponement was unavoidable, according to the state party chairman, Hon. Mukhtar Lugga, who stated that preparations for the burial had been completed as of the time […]
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