Author: Ayorinde Oluokun
Abia governor Otti reels out achievements
He acknowledged challenges in school infrastructure rehabilitation but assured that efforts were underway to accelerate renovation works, including securing the…
Federal High Court judge, Mohammed Yunusa, is dead
In the statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, FHC further revealed that Justice Yunusa has been laid to rest in…
Lagos 2027: APM picks Adeoye for governorship, others for 67 elective positions
The committee chairman said the coalition between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the APM had strengthened the opposition’s chances…
“I’m not an advocate for bandits,” Gumi cries out, threatens legal action
“I hereby state unequivocally that any video clip, written statement, or message attributed to me, whether directly or by innuendo…
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Ex-Gov. Abubakar floors Tuggar, 4 others to clinch Bauchi APC governorship ticket
Abubakar polled 57,517 votes to defeat six other aspirants who participated in the primary election, John Bassey-Abang, Chairman of the…
Libya returnees narrate ordeal as NEMA repatriates 497 Nigerians
The returnees comprised 174 males, 97 females, 137 boys and 89 girls from Kano, Jigawa, Borno, Kaduna among others were…
2027: Sokoto ADC picks governorship, senatorial candidates
Alhaji Manniru Dan’iya, a former deputy governor of the state clinched the party's governorship ticket for the election as he…
Mutfwang wins APC ticket to run for second term
Mutfwang emerged winner having secured the highest votes in the APC governorship primary in the state.
Why I joined Nasarawa North senatorial race – Maku
Maku, who is the Labour Party (LP) flag-bearer for the June 20 Nasarawa North senatorial bye-election said this while speaking…
2027: The Church must continue to stand for truth – Abiodun
Abiodun further stated that his administration has significantly reduced political tension in the state compared to seven years ago, when…
UN intensifying efforts to counter fast-spreading Ebola in eastern DR Congo – Official
WHO on Friday raised the national risk assessment for DRC to “very high”, although the global risk remains “low”.
UN warning: 35m Nigerians may face acute hunger next few months
The UN said the latest report makes Nigeria one of the world’s largest hunger crises, with the burden falling overwhelmingly…
Wadada floors former I-G, four others to clinch Nasarawa APC governorship ticket
Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial District secured the highest number of valid votes cast by APC members across the 147…
“No victor, no vanquished,” Danladi-Yakubu declares after Kwara APC guber primary victory
Yakubu-Danladi reiterated the message shortly after his declaration as winner of the exercise, calling for reconciliation among party members.
APC members endorse Peter Mbah’s second term ambition as Enugu governor
Reflecting on the political journey of the last three years, Mbah said his administration remained committed to transparency, accountability and…
Otu emerges APC governorship candidate in Cross River
Otu, who was unopposed, polled a total of 116,038 votes across 196 wards in 18 local government areas.
BREAKING: Danladi-Saliu clinches APC ticket for Kwara 2027 governorship election
Danladi-Saliu was declared the APC candidate for governorship Kwara 2027 governorship election after he secured 94,990 votes to defeat nine…
Katsina: Radda commits over N6.116bn grants for 110 schools
Governor Radda called on School-Based Management Committees, parents, community leaders, and teachers to support these efforts and ensure proper utilization…
Nigerian troops dismantle terrorist cells, nab over 40 suspects — DHQ
The troops sustained operational momentum during the period by dismantling insurgent camps, intercepting logistics supply chains, and recovering weapons and…
Osun court sentences man to death for murder
The court sentenced the convict to 14 years’ imprisonment for attempted rape (Count I), two years’ imprisonment for indecent assault…
Ex-SSG Wali emerges Yobe APC 2027 governorship candidate
Wali polled 236,711 votes to defeat his closest opponent, Dr Abubakar Kagu, who scored 9,748 votes.
APC governorship primaries: Former I-G alleges results manipulation in Nasarawa
Mr Musa Hussaini, Director-General of Mohammed Adamu governorship campaign organisation, made the allegation while addressing journalists on Friday in Lafia.
FG to expand Deep Blue Project to Bakassi, other maritime corridors — Oyetola
The minister stated that Nigeria had recorded zero piracy incidents within its territorial waters over the past four years due…
DSS operative fires pistol during confrontation with FRSC officials in Abuja
By Ayorinde Oluokun Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alleged gun attack on its personnel by a motorist who was…
APC Committee assures of free, fair governorship primary in Kwara
Obanikoro noted that while efforts were made to encourage consensus among aspirants, the committee remains fully prepared to conduct a…
Comply with judgement on election timetable to enable inclusive democracy – NDC Caucus tells INEC
Ogene emphasized that complying with the court judgment would give the 2027 elections a fresh breath of life and reinforce…
Alia clinches Benue APC governorship ticket, woos aggrieved aspirants
Alia polled 367,786 votes to defeat Kuranun, who scored 2,923 votes, while Orbunde secured 3,247 votes, the Chairman of the…
Alleged suspension: Court dismisses suit against Kingibe, fines plaintiffs, lawyer N10m each
Justice Lifu questioned why the same party officials who suspended the senator approached the court to validate their own action.
Adulterated palm oil on sale in Lagos markets, LASCOPA alerts consumers
The Agency further urged members of the public to promptly report cases of suspected adulterated food products, deceptive trade practices,…
JAS terrorists behind abduction of Oyo schoolchildren, teachers – DHQ
The abduction of 29 students, pupils and seven teachers from Community High School, LEA Basic School, Ahoro Esinele, and First…