Appeal Court affirms Okpebholo’s election as Edo governor The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of Edo State and winner of the election held on September 21, 2024. In a judgment on Thursday, a three-member panel of the appellate court…
Gov. Bago imposes curfew on Minna The Governor of Niger State, Umaru Bago, has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew on Minna, the state capital, in view of the recent wave of attacks and killings across the city. The governor in a statement said movement of commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators is now restricted between…
Pope Francis passes away; reveals unusual burial wish The Vatican has confirmed the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church, who died at the age of 88. The Pope had been hospitalized for an infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs in recent weeks. According to Vatican tradition, the Conclave…
Peter Obi’s Convoy Boy Gets N3m Few Hours After Regaining Freedom From Lagos Prison. By Shalom Oludele Over N3 million has been raised within two hours on Thursday for Quadri Alabi, the teenager who gained national attention during the 2023 presidential campaign after standing in front of Labour Party candidate Peter Obi’s convoy. Quadri…
I Did Not Dismiss Gov. Zulum’s Security Concerns – Information Minister By Shalom Oludele Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that the reports where he was alleged to have dismissed Governor Zulum’s security concerns, were false. In a statement released on his X account on Wednesday, the minister clearly said…
Court Stops Pro-Wike Rally In Bayelsa The High Court of Bayelsa State, sitting in Yenagoa, on Thursday issued an order restraining associates of the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, from holding a mega rally in the state pending the hearing and determination of the Motion on Notice. The proposed rally is scheduled for…
Why we Rejected Petition to Recall Senator Natasha – INEC Abuja, April 3, 2025 – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, citing failure to meet the required threshold of signatures from registered voters. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC disclosed that…
The petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha does not meet constitutional requirements. – INEC The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has said the petition for the recall of the Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial District, Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic…
Edo State Government Condemns Uromi Killings, Vows to Bring Perpetrators to Justice The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. These groups were created under the previous PDP-led…
Minister Of Information Condoles With Governor Radda On Mother’s Demise By Shalom Oludele The minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has extended a heartfelt condolences to the governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda on the passing away of his beloved mother, Hajiya Sarafa’u Umaru. In a statement issued…
