Author: Paul Dada
It’s election day in Edo
President Bola Tinubu on his part admonished all stakeholders to respect the "rules of the game".
I’m not stepping down for Ighodalo – Olumide Akpata
But Akpata, while addressing journalists on Friday, announced that he remained steadfast in the race.
Obaseki commends military for repelling suspected thugs from INEC office
Also speaking, Mr. Caruso Osagie urged the electorate to disregard any form of intimidation and come out to vote for…
Seven brief facts about Edo governorship election
The election will take place in the 18 Local Government Areas of the state.
Tinubu speaks about Edo governorship election
Tinubu implored the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people's will.
#EdoDecides: Police vow to descend on trouble makers
Mba who provided 07025000383 as his operational number for the election, warned the public against making prank calls.
Edo declares Friday work-free
The Secretary to the State Government, Joseph Eboigbe, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, reassured all residents that…
We have capacity to detect fraudulent election results in Edo – Yiaga Africa
"Voters should also resist attempts at vote-buying, intimidation and manipulation before, during and after the election," Abdullahi advised.
Edo election: Eight violence-prone LGAs identified
This is coming as the state prepares for the governorship election on Saturday.
Edo election: PDP changes tone, commends INEC
“In the same manner, polling unit results will be declared by the respective Presiding Officers after the voting, ballot sorting…
EFCC, FRSC strengthen collaboration on information sharing
Davou acknowledged the vital roles of the Commission in checkmating the fraudulent activities of some citizens and foreigners alike.
Gender parity in legislatures, distant dream, achievable by 2063 –Report
But at the current rate it would take another 137 years “to lift all women and girls out of poverty.”
Woman in serious trouble over alleged N1.23m fraud
He adjourned the case until Oct. 9, for hearing.
Police operatives neutralise kidnapper, rescue victim in Edo
Items recovered from the suspects included one cut to size gun, one live cartridge, a cutlass and three phones of…
Give train stations better access roads, says MURIC
MURIC said this on Tuesday through its Founder and Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola.
Sudan reports over 9,500 cholera cases, 315 deaths
The conflict has resulted in at least 16,650 deaths and displaced millions of people.
Why we can’t reverse hike in boarding school fees – LASG
Mr Ganiu Lawal, Deputy Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, said this in a statement…
Kekere-Ekun CJN: In her shoes (2)
In some cases, the interlocutory decision may not stand the test of appeal such that if the trial court were…
Anaemia: Board, UNICEF move to scale-up nutrition in Kaduna
She equally said 22.1 per cent of men were suffering from it and above 40 per cent for young girls.
Apprehension in Kano over alleged move to dethrone Emir Sanusi
While Sanusi occupies the Kofar Kudu Palace, Aminu Bayero lives at the Nassarawa Palace.
JNI seeks urgent humanitarian aid for flood victims
He assured the readiness of JNI to continue to offer its assistance, prayers, and advocacy for the wellbeing of the…
Group raises concerns over voter intimidation
In conclusion, Osaremen charged the Edo electorate to remain steadfast and not be swayed by intimidation or fear, reminding them…
FG to create disaster relief fund
The President made the announcement when he visited Borno to sympathise with the government and people over the flooding in…
Four die of acute diarrhoea in Yobe
He denied claims of an outbreak of cholera in the Gujba and Ngelzarma, saying only laboratory results could confirm the…
#EdoDecides: Tinubu won’t use federal might to favour APC – Obaseki
If every state governor begins to tow these paths set out in Edo and Lagos, one day we will all…
#EdoDecides: Former governor, father charge non-indigenous people to vote Ighodalo
Representatives of the various ethnic groups present at the town hall meetings pledged their total support to him with a…
Edo decides: INEC distributes identification tags to journalists
The distribution exercise took place at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, (NUJ), secretariat in the state.
UNIBEN Registrar speaks on effective communication for universities
‘'This is to influence the choices of prospective students and facilitate their ranking by various bodies such as Centre for…
2,000 benefit from Navy’s free medical outreach in Bayelsa
Other services included, distribution of insecticide treated nets, eye tests, and free eye glasses.
Inflation rate drops to 32.15%
In its latest report, the NBS said the August 2024 headline inflation rate showed a decrease of 1.25% points.