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North Central Peoples' Forum (NCPF) urges Nigerians to elect leaders with capacity and ability to turn around the fortunes of the country

2023 Elections, Politics

Elect leaders capable of transforming Nigeria, NCPF tasks Nigerians

The NCPF NWC chairman added that the 2022 Electoral Act facilitated the use of Bimodal Verification System (BVAS) Machine, and…
The quest of Bola Tinubu of APC to emerge Nigeria's next president has been boosted by his endorsement by 65 political parties in the state.

2023 Elections

Why we want Tinubu as Nigeria’s next president – 65 political groups

Ajayi, who promised that the group would deliver over 400,000 votes for Tinubu, said that members of the forum had…
Nigerian government has ordered total closure of all her land borders ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

2023 Elections, News

Nigerian govt orders total closure of land borders for elections

By Ibironke Ariyo Nigerian government has ordered total closure of all her land borders ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National…
Court tells Labour Party it cannot compel the INEC to adopt electronic means of transmission for the results of 2023 election.

2023 Elections, Politics

NASS election: Labour Party fumes over INEC’s failure to list candidates for Lagos

Ekong, called on INEC to reschedule the election until the party’s candidates were included on the ballots.
Nigerian troops kill 481 terrorists, apprehend 741 suspects and rescue 492 kidnapped hostages in operations across the country in October

Headlines, News

Nigerian troops kill over 100 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in 2 weeks

The terrorists were killed in a series of air and land operations across the Northeast.
Bola Tinubu.

2023 Elections, Politics

4 opposition parties declare support for Tinubu/Shettima in Lagos

Members of the four opposition parties announced their endorsement of Tinubu and his running mate, Sen. Kashim Shettima, in Saturday’s…
Naomi Dooshima, a 300-level of Benue State University, Erekaa Naomi has been reportedly found dead a few days after she went missing.

Metro

How missing Benue varsity student was found dead

The student, also known as Affection, was reported missing three days ago and all efforts made to locate her whereabouts…
Legendary Salford, Lancashire, born BBC football commentator, John Motson, who became the voice of football, has died, aged 77.

Sports

Just In: Legendary BBC football commentator John Motson dies at 77

‘Motty’, as he was affectionately known, shot to limelight with the way he handled the match in which non-league Hereford’s…
Protesting workers Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University dumps a coffin at the main gate of the institution along the Benin-Auchi Road.

Education

Protesting Ambrose Alli varsity workers dump coffin at school’s gate.

By Jethro Ibileke Protesting staff members of Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, on Wednesday dumped a coffin at the…
Euphraim Nwuzi

News

Rivers: APC Rep Euphraim Nwuzi remanded in prison for 10 days

Chief Magistrate Amadi Nna remanded Nwuzi who is seeking reelection into the lower chamber of the National Assembly from his…
Gunmen abduct Islamic cleric, Alfa Fasasi Ola Mejabi, younger brother along Lokoja/ Obajana/ Kabba road of Kogi State

Headlines, News

Rivers: Gunmen attack radio, tv stations owned by Atiku loyalist

By Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt A broadcasting outfit station owned by a member of House of Representatives and an associate of…
Supreme Court

News, Top Stories

JUST IN: Supreme Court insists suit on naira crisis must go on

The apex court insisted that it will hear the suit regardless of whether the FG obeyed its previous orders on…
EFCC deploys operatives across the 36 states and FCT to combat vote buying in next Saturday's presidential and National Assembly elections.

2023 Elections, Top Stories

Elections: EFCC deploys officers, releases hotlines to report vote buyers

EFCC urged members of the public to report any case of vote buying or selling, or other evidence of financial…
The presidential candidate of ADC Dumebi Kachikwu gives up on 2023 presidential race, says Bola Tinubu of APC has better chance of winning.

2023 Elections, Politics

Kachikwu: I will provide 60 million jobs, industrialise Nigeria

The ADC presidential candidate also promised to review Nigeria's debts if elected.
Police say proactive measures have been put in place to address potential security challenges during yuletide festivities in Kaduna State.

2023 Elections, Politics

Police officers warned against escorting VIPs to polling units

By Olajide Idowu Police operatives attached to governors, ministers and other government functionaries have been banned from escorting their principals…
ADC

2023 Elections

ADC’s Kachikwu insists he is still in presidential race

Kachikwu, in an interview with NAN said he will remain in the race despite not having any agent in the…
Gombe

2023 Elections, News

Elections: NSCDC announces massive deployment

By Yahaya Isah The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has said…
Executive Secretary of NRHC, Tony Ojukwu, harps on critical role of security agencies to peaceful outcome of the 2023 general election.

2023 Elections

Elections: NHRC harps on critical role of security agencies

NHRC said the 2023 election is a significant milestone in our journey towards consolidating our democracy.
APC says video showing its presidential candidate Bola Tinubu throwing naira notes to people on his way to campaign in Lagos is fictional.

News

APC reacts to video of Tinubu ‘throwing Naira notes in Lagos’

The party said the video was being circulated by opposition party members who were shocked by large turnout of people…
Key candidates of opposition parties in Zamfara join All Progressives Congress, APC on Tuesday ahead of forthcoming elections.

News, Politics

Zamfara: ADC gov. candidate, others dump ambitions, join APC

According to a statement issued by the spokesperson of Zamfara APC, Yusuf Idris, other chieftains and candidates of ADC, YPP,…
Nigerian Army accuses Sahara Reporters of smear campaign

2023 Elections, News

Elections: Army releases hotlines to report troublemakers, others (Full list)

Army spokesperson, Nwachukwu said the hotlines were to afford members of the public, the opportunity to support efforts of security…
APC planning to cause civil unrest ahead governorship poll - Edo Govt

Education

Obaseki lifts ban on union activities in Edo tertiary institutions

The statement said the lifting of the ban is due to the restoration of normalcy to the various tertiary institutions…
Police AIG Abutu Yaro, four commissioners deployed to Rivers State for February 25 presidential, national assembly elections

2023 Elections

Elections: AIG Abutu Yaro, 4 CPs deployed to Rivers

Also, Rivers Police Commissioner, Okon O. Effiong, has been redeployed to Enugu State for election duty.
INEC

News

Kogi REC denies attack on INEC office in Okehi LGA

INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Kogi Dr Hale Longpet, made the denial during a news conference on preparedness of INEC…
The United Nations says it received reports that dozens of civilians were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Paktika province.

World News

3 UN peacekeepers killed in central Mali

In January, MINUSMA reported that it had lost four peacekeepers due to 18 attacks since Oct. 3, 2022, in the…
Kogi State Government dismisses reports that one Abdulhamid Deflowerboy was unlawfully arrested and detained for alleged defamation

News

Kogi govt reacts to explosion in Okehi town

An explosive device, suspected to be a bomb was detonated in Okehi on Monday night. The blast caused jitters among…
Self-proclaimed ‘prophetess’ Tiphani Montgomery has sparked outrage after labelling record-breaking Grammy award winner Beyonce a witch and taking aim at her fans, shaming any of them who plans to attend her concert.

Entertainment, Headlines

Outrage as American pastor labels Beyonce a ‘witch’

According to the Daily Mail, the American pastor and founder of The Covered By God ministry, attacked Beyonce in a…
Bauchi

Metro

Kebbi man Adamu arrested for serial rape of 5-year-old girl

A 25-year-old man, Yunusa Adamu, has been arrested for allegedly giving N20 to N50 to sexually molest a 5-year-old girl…
Police

2023 Elections

Yobe: Police orders Boys Scout, hunters, others to keep off election process

Spokesperson for the Police Command, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, gave the warning in a statement issued on Tuesday in Damaturu, the…
Russian lawmakers visit U.S. after Ukraine invasion

World News

Putin: West tried to destabilise Russia, but failed

Sanctions against Russia are only a means, and the goal, as the Western leaders themselves declare … is to make…
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