Author: Isa Isawade
23-year-old in court for allegedly damaging bank property
The police prosecutor, Insp. Olusegun Kokoye told the court that the defendant along with others at large maliciously damaged the…
Tinubu will revive Nigeria’s economy, says Deputy Speaker
“We are witnesses to the fact that he developed Lagos and improved the economic base. It’s a clear signal that…
2023 Elections, Headlines, News
Obasanjo a sadist, serial betrayer – Gen. Alabi-Isama
The outraged 82-year-old former Chief of Staff of the famous Third Marine Commandos of the Nigerian Army who was at…
2023 Elections, Headlines, News
Obasanjo a dubious, meddlesome interloper – Chief Gemade
“Why does Obasanjo want to abort the baby that has already been born? Why does he want to visit violence…
You are insincere, Gen Olu Bajowa lambasts Obasanjo
It is very sad, most disheartening and grossly unexpected that a man of the calibre of a former military Head…
APC Na’Allah loses Kebbi South Senatorial District
He said: “By the power vested on me as the Returning Officer of this election, I declare Garba Musa Maidoki…
APC National Chairman Adamu loses senatorial zone to SDP
Announcing the results of the election on Monday in Keffi, headquarters of the Nasarawa West Senatorial District, the Returning Officer…
19 suspects arrested for looting rice truck in Kano
“On receiving the report, operatives of the NSCDC swiftly mobilised personnel to the scene, arrested the suspects and 29 bags…
Osoba’s son re-elected for 3rd time in Ogun
Rep. Olumide Osoba, son of the former Governor of Ogun, Chief Olusegun Osoba, has been declared winner of Saturday’s election…
Abia House Speaker Chinedum Orji loses
Announcing the results on Monday, the Returning Officer, Prof Uma Oke, said that the LP candidate polled 48,199 votes to…
APC wins Ebonyi North Senatorial District
“The election has shown that there is future for Nigeria. This election in my constituency has been adjudged the most…
Gbajabiamila wins in Lagos by landslide
“At the end of voting, Femi Gbajabiamila of APC has satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest…
Presidential poll: Atiku defeats Tinubu in Osun
Atiku polled a total of 354,366 votes to defeat Tinubu who polled 343,945 votes.
2023 Elections, News, Politics
Bamidele thanks Ekiti voters for his re-election to senate
“I appreciate all our people in Ekiti Central Senatorial District and the Church of God. I am indebted to the…
INEC releases time to begin collation of presidential election results
“We are certain that by 6.00 p.m., one or two of the scopes will arrive with the results, so we…
Labour Party wins Kaura Federal Constituency in Kaduna
“Mr Donatus Mathew of the Labour Party, having satisfied the requirements of the law by scoring the highest votes, is…
Don’t overheat the polity, APC warns opposition parties
"Our attention has been drawn to some incendiary comments by spokespersons of the opposition parties, notably the Peoples Democratic Party…
Late Alao-Akala’s son Olamiju wins Ogbomosho Federal Constituency
The Returning Officer for the constituency, Prof. Akeem Salami said Olamiju Akala having polled total votes of 33,268 is declared…
INEC declares Kabba-Bunu/Ijumu Reps election inconclusive
“The ADC candidate polled 13,867 while the APC polled 13,605 leaving just 262 votes difference, whereas the number of PVC…
EU observer lauds INEC election officials, ad hoc staff
“My Big respect to INEC officials, they have been able to manage the polling centres well.
PDP wins Ife Federal Constituency seat in Osun
The INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Abdulfatai Makinde, declared Ajilesoro, who polled 53,078 votes as winner at the Ife Central Collation…
U.S. bans export of smartphones to Russia, Belarus
The sanctions list also includes TVs, printers, sound recorders, grillers, vacuum cleaners, electronic calculators, keyboards and air coolers.
APC wins Okitipupa/Irele Fed. Constituency seat
“I, Prof. Olatubosun, by the power conferred on me as the INEC’s Returning Officer for this election and having scored…
Saturday’s violence: 23 suspects arrested in Lagos
Hoodlums and unknown gunmen allegedly attacked some polling units and disrupted the elections in the Mafoluku area and burnt ballot…
Lagos residents praise INEC over Saturday’s polls
Mr Laja Omolaja, another resident of Lagos who resides in Ikorodu, attributed the success of the Feb. 25 elections to…
Police warn against circulating election results not announced by INEC
“The Nigeria Police hereby warns those who are spreading these alleged/fake election results to desist from such mischievous acts and…
Putin models war as battle for Russia’s survival
“They have one goal: to disband the former Soviet Union and its fundamental part – the Russian Federation,” Putin told…
Market Fire: Zulum announces N1bn emergency support for victims
“We woke up today with a very sad and unfortunate fire disaster at the Maiduguri Monday market. This is very…
Polls: Jimoh Ibrahim praises Akeredolu
“I commend Akeredolu for creating an enabling environment for the peaceful election to thrive."
2023 Elections, Headlines, News
Election violence: SERAP writes Biden, seeks visa bans, property sanctions against perpetrators
The letter, read in part: “The recommended travel bans, asset freezes and property sanctions should also cover anyone who may…