Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Edo 2024: A fait accompli, not an election

  By Jane Uyi Orobosa As far as many people are concerned, the declaration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial contest on Sunday, September 22, was simply a fait accompli and not the outcome of an election. For them, it was long predetermined. All…

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N-Delta women Throws Weight Behind Tinubu's Govt, Says October 1 Protest Needless

N-Delta women Throws Weight Behind Tinubu’s Govt, Says October 1 Protest Needless

….Plead with Nigerians to give Tinubu’s Government a chance Women from the various communities in the Niger Delta region stormed Warri on Wednesday dissociating themselves from the planned October 1 protest against the present administration. Rising from a Stakeholders engagement with the Niger Delta women, organised by the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), themed “Niger Delta…

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Veteran Yoruba actress, Ayo Mogaji

At 35, unmarried women should consider having a child with any suitable man – Actress Mogaji

Veteran Yoruba actress, Ayo Mogaji recently discussed the challenges women face in finding marriage as they approach 35 and shared advice for single women in an interview on Oyinmomo TV’s YouTube channel. Mogaji suggested women unmarried at 35 should consider having a child, regardless of the man’s readiness for fatherhood, highlighting motherhood’s significance. She noted…

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President Bola Tinubu

President Tinubu yields to pressure, agrees to reshuffle cabinet

….President Worried About Ministers with Limited Achievements, Only Sharing FG Palliatives By Yahaya Idris, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Ministers to engage openly with the media and disseminate information on their ministries’ accomplishments. Speaking at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, noted with…

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Honourable John Urah Ikani, All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain and chairmanship candidate for Dekina Local Government Area

Dekina LGC APC Chairmanship candidate, Urah Ikani praises Gov Ododo on Radio Kogi, Ochaja revival

….Says Gov Ododo’s proactive stance boosts community growth By Yahaya Idris, Kogi Honourable John Urah Ikani, All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain and chairmanship candidate for Dekina Local Government Area due for October 19 election, has expressed sincere appreciation to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for reviving Radio Kogi, Ochaja station in the Eastern…

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Chairman, Mahmoud

Edo 2024: Civil Society Organizations Raise Concerns Over Result Collation Process, Citing Transparency Issues

By Kingsley Ohens A coalition of accredited civil society organizations observing the 2024 Edo State governorship elections has expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the ongoing results collation process, citing disruptions at various ward and local government collation centers in reports issued on Sunday in Benin City. They cited instances of intimidation against INEC officials…

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Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex governor of Kano State

Edo 2024: Ganduje, Stop Gloating

  By Thompson Eferakeya On Monday, September 23, Daily Trust reported Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and ex governor of Kano State, gloating over the highly controversial and questionable ‘victory’ of his party in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The paper reported him as saying that…

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Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim

Terver Akase urges Benue Attorney General Fidelis Mnyim to resign, citing misleading guidance to Gov Alia’s Administration.

Mr. Terver Akase, a former Media Adviser to Benue State’s immediate former Governor, advises the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to resign if he can no longer provide legal advice to the Governor. We read a newspaper report in which the Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order, Fidelis Mnyim,…

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Zulum Begins Relief Distribution for Maiduguri Flood Victims

Zulum Begins Relief Distribution for Maiduguri Flood Victims

…Says N7.5b donated for Maiduguri flood relief Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has initiated the distribution of relief materials to approximately 2 million individuals affected by the Maiduguri flood. The flood occurred earlier this month following an overflow of water from Alau Dam. Initial reports indicate severe destruction of homes and infrastructure. The…

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