Kogi alleges plot to use EFCC to discredit ex-Gov Bello
The Kogi State Government has raised the alarm over what it described as a desperate attempt by “criminals masquerading as politicians” to tarnish the image of the immediate past Governor…
Tinubu, APC politicising protests against economic hardship, PDP alleges
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to politicise the legitimate grievances of Nigerians. “The action of the APC in threatening Nigerians…
Edo 2024: APC aspirant Umakhihe pledges to tackle insecurity after council tour
Edo All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket Dr Ernest Umakhihe at the weekend concluded his extensive tour across the 18 local government areas of the state, pledging to end the…
AfDB fund: Oyo, Kaduna, Cross River to share $540m
Oyo, Cross River and Kaduna states are to get their shares of the $540 million packaged by the African Development Bank (AfDB) for development of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs)…
EFCC freezes N3b traced to Sirika’s brother’s account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) yesterday quizzed Abubakar Ahmad Sirika over an alleged N8.06 billion contract fraud in the Federal Ministry of Aviation. Abubakar is the brother of…
By-election: INEC probes disruptions in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom, Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, said it was investigating election disruptions that occurred during the rerun/by-elections in Enugu, Akwa-Ibom and Kano states. The commission disclosed this via its X…
Bye-election: Council chair allegedly arrested in Akwa-Ibom
A council chairman (name withheld) has been allegedly arrested for snatching electoral elections in the ongoing rerun in Ikono/Ini federal constituency. The exercise kicked-off amid tight security and late arrival…
Bye-Election: Voting begins in Lagos
Accreditation and voting have commenced in the bye-election for Surulere Federal Constituency 1 Lagos State. There was early arrival of election officials and commencement of voting in some Polling Units.…
NNPP sets aside February 23 for Edo governorship primary
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has fixed February 23 to elect its governorship candidate in Edo State ahead of the September election. The party has also disclaimed those it…
PDP excluded from by-election in Plateau State – INEC
The stage is set for tomorrow’s by-elections into the Senate, House of Representatives and House of Assembly seats across 26 states. Already, sensitive materials have been distributed to the affected…
