One of the Aspirants for the 2023 Kogi gubernatorial race, under Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Reuben O. Atabo, SAN has announced his withdrawal from the race.Dr. Reuben O. Atabo, SAN highlighted that his decision to withdraw from the contest for Kogi State’s most revered seat was mostly motivated by personal matters and indicated that his decision was a result …

A coalition of civil society organisations, has urged the ruling all Progressives Congress (APC), to consider ceding speakership of the 10th House of Representatives to the south eastern geopolitical zone of the country for fairness and equity.While addressing journalists in Abuja, National Covener, and leader of the group under the aegis of Civil Society for Good Governance, Chief Dominic Ogakwu …

The Ooni of Ife and Arole Oduduwa, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja II, has been commended by President Williams Ruto of Republic of Kenya for his Agenda for Peace, Unity and Progress of the African people which he has continued to take around the world, describing him as a unique Pan-African king.President Ruto expressed this recently at the State …

In a bid to provide shelter and ensure welfare as well as growth and development of motherless and vulnerable children, the Muslim women in Akure are calling on well-meaning individuals, philanthropists, and the general public for support to complete an all-in-one Multipurpose Orphanage and Children Centre in Akure, Ondo State.The need for the support, according to Iya Sunnah of Akure …

*You’ve been losing since 1993, he replies Atiku*Says call for run-off poll baselessThe President Elect Asiwaju Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has challenged the competence of a petition the Labour Party, LP, and its candidate, Peter Obi, filed to nullify his election.He also queried the legal competence of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidate, Atiku …

.Inspector General Of Police,IGP Alkali Baba Usman has appointed a new Assistant Inspector General Of Police,AIG Benjamin Okolo to be in charge of Zone 16 headquarters, yenagoa Bayelsa State.AIG Benjamin Okolo is to take over from AIG Eboka Friday who recently retired meritoriously from the police force.This was made known in a press release issued to Newsmen by the Police …

Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State, has emerged candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the state.Senator Diri clinched the ticket on Wednesday with a total of 305 votes as sole aspirant of the party out of 313 votes cast during the primaries, which took place at the Dr. Gabriel Okara …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Wednesday, disclosed that a seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in Lagos.A statement by the Coordinator of the Lagos Territorial Office of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said several workers are currently trapped in the collapsed building, at Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. According to him, the agency was mobilising its staff and other first responders …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar refused to meet the constitutional requirements to be declared winner of the just concluded presidential poll.Urging the Presidential Election Petition Court to dismiss the petition by Atiku and his party, the commission said Atiku failed to score, at least, one-quarter of the …

The head of the Pan-Yoruba socio-political organization Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, has stated that he will abide by the court’s decision if Bola Ahmed Tinubu is victorious over Peter Obi at the Tribunal. Pa Ayo Adebanjo assured Alaroye in an interview that he has no ill will toward the state’s former governor. He claimed that he stood to gain more …

Finance Minister, Attorney General To Appear Before Reps Over $2.4bn Undeclared Crude Oil Sales…As Members Vow To Protect Whistle Blower, Pass Protection BillThe Nigerian House of Representatives Adhoc committee investigating the ‘Alleged Loss of Over $2.4 Billion in Revenue from Illegal Sale of 48 Million Barrels of Crude Oil Export in 2015 Including, All Crude Oil Exports and Sales by …

… Police arrest two for allegedly stoning driver to death in OndoThe Ondo State Police Command, on Tuesday, said it has arrested two suspects who allegedly stoned a 35-year-old man, Olorunfemi Tope, to death in Akure.It was reported on Monday that Tope was killed by an angry mob for alleged reckless driving leading to a road crash that occurred in the …

Katsina State is the home state to two illustrious sons democratically elected presidents, the former President, the late Umaru Musa Yar’adua of blessed memory, and President Muhammadu Buhari whose two 4-year consecutive tenures winds up on May 29th. Katsina state dubbed as the home of hospitality covers a total land area of 23,938 sq. km and is ranked 7th in …

Maiduguri, the capital and the largest city of Borno State, was founded in 1907 as a military outpost by the British colonial authority. It consists of two cities – Yerwa to the west and Old Maiduguri to the east. While Yerwa was founded in 1907 by Sheikh Abubakar Garbai as the capital of the Bornu Kingdom, old Maiduguri was selected …

Angry mob on Monday lynched a suspected internet fraudster that killed three person along Ijoka road in Akure.His vehicle was also set on fire by the angry mob.The accident involved a Toyota car, owned by an internet fraudster rammed into about five commercial motorcycles carrying passengers at different spots along Ijo Mimo, through Sunday bus stop, Ijoka road.It was gathered …