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Okpebholo

Shaibu congratulates Opkebholo, urges magnanimity

“Now that the election is over, we must unite and support the winner for a better and more prosperous Edo…
LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

LASTMA cracks down on BRT Lane offenders, seizes 488 vehicles

The 488 vehicles were impounded at key locations across Lagos, including Ikorodu, Maryland, Anthony, Apongbon, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Ojuelegba, and Oyingbo.
Experts at UNGA 79 advocate involvement of youths in crafting and implementing low-carbon policies in African nations.

UNGA 79: Reps Committee, UNDP, INCLUDE advocate youth-centric policies in Africa

These views were canvased weekend by policymakers, youth leaders, civil society representatives, and international experts gathered at the Millennium Hilton…

Killing of terrorist kingpin Kachalla and Turji’s invincibility

The military has been hailed for the recent success and urged to sustain the tempo by going after Turji as…
Planned voter revalidation: Good policy, wrong timing – Yiaga Africa

#EdoDecides: Yiaga Africa calls for arrest, prosecution of electoral officers

"To this end, the National Assembly should expeditiously amend the Electoral Act to make electronic transmission of results mandatory."
Yiaga Africa

Edo governorship election failed integrity test, says observer group

The organisation said its findings showed that votes were altered in some places at the level of collation. The organisation…
Immuinised

LG polls: Jigawa establishes electoral malpractice tribunal

A statement by the state electoral body's Public Relations Officer, Mallam Habibu Yusuf, indicated that the creation of the tribunal…

FG threatens to sanction public, private buildings violating accessibility Laws

"This highlight the ongoing accessibility challenges faced by persons with disabilities in Nigeria, despite the existence of laws meant to…
Ganduje said Tinubu is above others aspiring to govern Nigeria in 2027 with his commitment to national unity and reform-driven leadership

Court dismisses suit seeking removal of Ganduje

Presiding judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo in his ruling  on Monday morning, held that the North Central APC Forum which filed…
DSP Barau Jibrin calls for sustained onslaught against bandits, other criminals in Shanono LG and other border communities of Kano state

‘APC’s victory in Edo election, a vote of confidence in Tinubu’

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Sen. Monday Okpebholo of the APC as the winner of the Edo…
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

Jos teenager jailed 6 months for stealing phone

The Judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced Faruk, 18, after he pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him, and prayed the…
Ganduje-Okpebholo

Ganduje congratulates Edo Governor-elect

The statement added that, "Dr. Ganduje, the ruling party's National Chairman, conveyed the party's warmest felicitations to Okpebholo."
Nigerian Army troops kill two suspected oil thieves, and arrested 18 others during operations in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta, and Rivers States

Troops kill 2 suspected oil thieves, nab 18 others

Danjuma said that in Ekeremor, Bayelsa, soldiers arrested nine suspects, destroyed three illegal refining sites, recovered 14,000 litres of petroleum…
Okpebholo

Sanwo-Olu to Okpebholo: Your victory is well deserved

"I also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for being an unbiased umpire and all the security agencies for…
SMEDAN boss, Charles Odii unveils plans by the agency to collaborate with a firm to convert 100,000 vehicles to use of CNG in 18 months

‘Why Nigerians should embrace CNG to power their vehicles’

For one, the experts who spoke during separate interviews said the use of CNG saves 70 per cent in maintenance…
Disease

‘I weep for Nigeria’s democracy’ – Governor Fintiri reacts to Edo election’s outcome

Fintiri said the desperate attempt by the APC to discredit him would not distract from the real issue, adding that…
N-HYPPADEC urges riverine communities at the banks of Rivers Niger and Benue in Kogi State to relocate to upland due to impending floods.

Flood: N-HYPPADEC urges Kogi communities to relocate

Mr Sadiq Yelwa, Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, gave the advice at the palaces of the Atta Igala, HRM Alaji Matthew…
Nigerian govt calls for collective support from the international community to help Africa tackle challenges on financing the SDG.

Nigeria seeks support for SDGs implementation in Africa

Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, made the call in his address at the UN General Assembly Summit of…
Zulum

Borno flood: Zulum includes EFCC, ICPC, others in committee to disburse donated funds

Civil Society Organisations, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Jama’atul Nasril Islam (JNI), Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), development and humanitarian…

Hamzat urges social clubs to partner with government for national growth

He disclosed that the club annually inducted 15 members but due to the milestone being celebrated, a total of 40…
Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrives New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Shettima hits New York for UNGA 79

Nkwocha, in the statement recalled that President Bola Tinubu had asked Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to this year’s UNGA.…
Kano govt partners Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBIGC) to attract $23.5m investment and wealth creation in energy sector.

Kano partners TBIGC to unlock $23.5m investment in energy sector

Country Director, TBIGC Joy Dariye explained the energy sector reform road map is driven through key objectives, including strategic planning…
NiMet

Nimet: Flooding, strong winds to accompany 3-day thunderstorms from Monday

NiMet in a weather outlook released in Abuja on Sunday also warned that there is a high likelihood of urban…
Okpebholo

Edo election: Buhari reacts to victory of APC’s Okpebholo

Buhari in the congratulatory message, described Okpebolo victory the Edo governorship election as “historic”. He expressed hope that the incoming…
Hippopotamus kills security guard Usman Maigadi at a farm owned by Emir of Yauri in Kebbi State, Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi

Hippopotamus kills 60-year-old Emir’s guard in Kebbi

According to report, 60 years old Maigadi was attacked by the hippopotamus while he was fishing in Yauri River at…
Tinubu

Tinubu to Okpebholo: Don’t gloat over your victory, see it as challenging call to service

Tinubu also praised other candidates who participated in the election for their contributions to advancing Nigeria's democracy, saying peaceful political…
Obaseki

Edo governorship election a tragedy, travesty of democracy – Obaseki

Obaseki urged residents of Edo to be calm and shun the tendency to resort to violence and destruction of properties…
Tinubu

Tinubu orders crackdown on cybercriminals, transnational car thieves

Expressing concern over transnational crime groups exporting stolen vehicles to Nigeria, Tinubu lauded the collaboration between Nigerian authorities and international…
Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Nigerian drug mule Okafor excretes 76 Cocaine pellets after NDLEA arrest

Upon his arrest, the suspect was placed under excretion observation. After three days in custody, Okafor excreted all 76 pellets…
Kwara APC chairman Sunday Fagbemi explains why the party won all chairmanship and councillorship seats Saturday's LG election in the state

Why we won all seats in Kwara LG election- APC chairman

Fagbemi also described their victory as “triumph of democracy” and acknowledgement of the trust placed in the APC by the…