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17 Nov
The Nigeria Police Force says it has deployed personnel to forestall any post-election crisis after the Ondo State off-cycle governorship election held on Saturday. Mr Abiodun Alabi, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) made this known while addressing newsmen at the police headquarters in Akure on Sunday after the result of the election was announced…
17 Nov
Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen in Zamfara State, urging them to prioritise the welfare of their constituents and ensure equitable distribution of development projects. The swearing-in ceremony followed elections conducted by the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC), which declared candidates of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) winners…
17 Nov
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chika Nwoba, has queried the rationale behind the recommissioning of the rehabilitated runway of the Chuba Okadigbo airport in Ebonyi State. He said it amounted to a waste of resources since the airport had been commissioned two years ago. The runway, which was rehabilitated by Governor Francis…
17 Nov
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have emerged victorious in the 2024 Ondo governorship election, winning all 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by a wide margin against the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate, Ajayi Agboola. The results were collated at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akure,…
16 Nov
Venatius Ikem has described his alledged removal as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River by the State Working Committee (SWC) as faulty and against the party’s constitution. While noting his purported removal to be political, Ikem said he might consider legal action against the act. He made his position known…
16 Nov
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Agboola Ajayi, has been declared the winner of his polling unit
16 Nov
The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has said there was widespread vote-buying by agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ondo State governorship election. In its preliminary report on the election, CDD said its observers saw policemen arguing over money shared by a party stalwart in…
16 Nov
The Centre for Democracy and Development West Africa (CDD-West Africa), through its Election Analysis Centre (CDD-EAC), said it noted instances of vote buying in the 2024 Ondo State Governorship election on Saturday. In a statement signed by the Lead, CDD-EAC Observation Mission Ondo 2024, Professor Victor Adetula, and the Director, CDD-West Africa, Dr. Dauda Garuba,…
16 Nov
The Director General of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council for the Ondo State governorship election, Dr. Eddy Olafeso, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of engaging in vote-buying by offering ₦10,000 per voter. Olafeso, who made this claim after voting at his polling unit, 005 Olumekun Compound, Ward 12, Idepe, in Okitipupa…
16 Nov
The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ondo State, Oluwatoyin Babalola, has reported that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) has recorded a 97 per cent success rate in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship election on Saturday. She disclosed this to newsmen while monitoring the election at some centres…
16 Nov
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship election, Agboola Ajayi, has reported a mass malfunctioning of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS). Addressing newsmen after casting his vote, Ajayi said it took him 10 minutes to do so because of the issue with BVAS which shouldn't have been…
16 Nov
The candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the ongoing Ondo State Governorship election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said he will accept the outcome of the election even if it means defeat. He also urged citizens to accept the outcome of the election while commending them for the voter turnout recorded and their peaceful…
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A bill seeking the creation of a new coastal state from Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate. Sponsored by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, the bill calls for a constitutional amendment to establish a coastal state, with the primary aim of fostering rapid development in the riverine communities…
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The Senate on Wednesday approved the Investments and Securities (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2024 for its third reading. The approval followed the consideration and adoption of recommendations presented by the Senate Committee on Capital Market, chaired by Senator Osita Izunaso (APC, Imo West). The Committee said that the bill, once signed into law, will position…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) apprehended 14,480 suspected drug traffickers between January and October, in connection with the seizure of 2.4 million kilograms of assorted illicit drugs. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, disclosed this while briefing members of the House of Representatives Committee on Narcotic Drugs on Wednesday in Abuja.…
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Northern leaders, under the umbrella of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), have reinstated the suspended Chairman of the Forum, Mamman Mike Osuman. The suspension of the Chairman by the leadership of ACF was earlier carried out over an alleged unauthorised political statement, not in consonance with ACF's non-partisan position. In a statement issued on Wednesday…
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Following the recent arrest of Barrister Dele Farotimi, the Obidient Movement, led by its National Coordinator, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, has raised concerns over alleged threats against Peter Obi, former presidential candidate and leader of the movement. During a press conference on Wednesday, the group condemned what it described as a systematic crackdown on dissent, exemplified…
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Nigerian weddings are not just events; they’re blockbusters, complete with drama, sequins, and a cast of stylish guests ready to outshine each other. From the grand entrance of the bride to the big boys spraying cash like confetti, it’s all vibes and glory until you check your bank account. This December, the wedding invitations are…
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has trained 97 pilots between January and November 2024, with 54 trained abroad and 43 locally. Additionally, 16 UAV operators were trained locally during the same period. This was disclosed by the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, during a winging ceremony for newly trained military pilots…
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The management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive through the Federal Ministry of Transportation, has announced that the NRC will operate end-of-the-year special train services in commemoration of Christmas and New Year celebrations. In a statement signed by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, NRC, Yakub Mahmood, it was…
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For the second year in a row, Ahmed Ololade, known professionally as Asake, has topped the most-streamed Nigerian artiste on Spotify. In its yearly Spotify Wrapped, Spotify data shows that Asake led the pack, with Seyi Vibez coming second, while Burna Boy and Wizkid came third and fourth, disrupting the top three ‘gang’ in the…
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The South Africa-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment (JMACITI) has been created to strengthen economic cooperation and trade opportunities between Nigeria and South Africa. This was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on Wednesday at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable in Cape Town, South Africa. According to Ramaphosa, the…