Court Nullifies Aishatu Ahmed’s Candidature Of Adamawa APC
The Federal High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, on Friday, nullified the candidature of Aishatu Ahmed (Binani) as the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the state. Based on suit FHC/YL/CS/12/2022 filed by Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the court ruling declared Binani’s candidature invalid and unlawful. Justice Abdulaaziz Anka, in his ruling, also refused the plea for a fresh primary,...
NNPP Removes South-West Chairman, Names Replacement
The New Nigeria Peoples Party has announced the removal of Prince Ademola Ayoade as South-West chairman of the party. The removal of Ayoade was announced in a communiqué made available to journalists in Ibadan on Thursday by the Secretary of the party in the zone, Mr Babatunde Oke. The party said the removal of the chairman was necessary because an internal dispute mechanism...
Strike Suspension: Parents, Students Commend ASUU, FG
Some parents and students in the FCT, have commended the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government (FG) for the suspension of the eight-month strike. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the union, through its President, Emmanuel Osodeke, had embarked on a nationwide strike from Feb. 14 to press home its demands. The lecturers are demanding...
Bauchi Governor Pardons 153 Inmates With N50,000 Support Each
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has pardoned 153 inmates with minor offences serving various jail terms from correctional facilities across the state. The governor also supported each of the 153 inmates with the sum of N50,000, as start-up capital. Speaking during the pardon ceremony, Mohammed explained that the action was carried out after due consultation with the state Council on the...
Rumour Of Helicopter Dropping Unknown Persons In Enugu False — Police (Photos)
From Chris Ikechukwu, Nsukka The Enugu state police command has explained that the unfortunate viral video clip of alleged helicopters dropping hundreds of unknown persons on the top of Ugwu-Ajali hill, bordering Ologo, Jamboree and Coal Camp areas of Enugu is fake and should be disregarded. In a press release on Friday night, the command stated that investigation is on top...
2023: Hackers Hoping To Attack Our System Will Be Disappointed — INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured Nigerians that any planned attack on its system during the 2023 general elections will fail. The commission expressed optimism that next year’s general elections would be free, fair, credible and free of manipulation INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the assurance at a capacity-building workshop organised for members of the INEC Press Corps...
2023: I Will Give Bandits A Bloody Nose, Tinubu Vows
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has vowed to fight bandits if elected in 2023. Speaking at the 7th edition of Kaduna Economic and Investment Summit, Tinubu said he is confident of leading the country. He assured that he would solve Nigeria’s problems if elected president. He said, “If you leave me on the podium I...
Flood: Gov. Uzodinma Donates Food Items, Others To Victims
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo has donated 400 bags of 50kg rice, noodles, beddings, water packs and jerry cans to persons displaced by flooding in the state. The governor made the donations when he visited the affected communities in Ohaji-Egbema and Oguta council areas of the state. A press release signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Oguwike Nwachuku, in...
Gov. Ayade Kicks Off 2022 Carnival Calabar
Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River kicked off the first dry run for the 2022 Carnival Calabar, on Sunday, with the theme ‘Agro-Industrialisation’. The event marked the return of the Carnival since the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. Speaking about the theme, Ayade said it was carefully chosen to send a message to the global community that Africans can depend on...
Sack Irabor Over Destruction Of Vessel Used For Oil Theft, Falana Tells FG
Lawyer and activist, Femi Falana has asked the federal government to sack the chief of defence, Lucky Irabor over the destruction of an illegal oil bunkering vessel. Recall that a private pipeline surveillance team, Tanita security services led by a former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo last week arrested a vessel used for crude oil theft off the Niger...
