< 1 mn read A recent opinion poll by the Election Business Development Agency (EBDA) shows Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate, leading in the Edo State governorship race. The survey, which included 1,179 registered voters and was audited by BusinessDay, reveals that 68% support Ighodalo, compared to 18% for Monday Okpebholo of the APC and 14% for Olumide Akpata […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Asue Ighodalo’s candidacy for the Edo State gubernatorial election has been confirmed after a Court of Appeal ruling on July 22, 2024. The court upheld his nomination from the PDP primaries and dismissed an appeal from Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu. Despite claims from Edo APC leader Senator Adams Oshiomhole suggesting otherwise, the court’s decision […]

< 1 mn read The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates. The examination, conducted from April 30 to June 24, involved 1,805,216 candidates out of 1,814,736 registered. Key details: Results Released: 93.39% of candidates have had their results fully processed. Results Pending: 119,327 candidates (6.61%) […]

< 1 mn read Iran’s Vice-President Mohammed Javad Zarif resigned just 11 days after taking office, citing dissatisfaction with his work and inability to meet expectations. Zarif’s resignation marks the second major crisis for President Massud Pezeshkian’s administration since he assumed office at the end of July. The first crisis was the killing of Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh […]

< 1 mn read Mrs. Igiebor, who made headlines for tearing her husband’s passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, has shared her reasons for the drastic action. In a video statement, she explained that their family issues had been ongoing for a long time and that she felt compelled to act out of frustration. She mentioned that the problems […]

< 1 mn read A pilot has tragically died following a helicopter crash into the roof of a hotel in Cairns, Australia. The incident occurred early on Monday, August 12, 2024, around 1:50 am. According to Queensland police, the twin-engine helicopter collided with the hotel roof, causing a fire on top of the building. Fortunately, the hotel was evacuated […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has refuted allegations that it determines its own salaries or receives special financial packages from the Presidency. Senate Spokesman Sen. Yemi Adaramodu, in a statement issued on August 11, 2024, described these claims as “sordid and telltale assertions.” Adaramodu clarified that the Senate’s salaries are solely determined by the Revenue Mobilisation Fiscal […]

< 1 mn read The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has imposed a ban on the use of hot plates, ring boilers, and gas cookers in its hostels to address rising energy costs. This prohibition, detailed in a circular signed by the university’s Registrar, Ademola Bobola, is aimed at reducing the institution’s electricity expenses, which recently surged from ₦88 million […]

< 1 mn read The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made several significant drug seizures recently. On August 7, 2024, at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos, the NDLEA intercepted 532 parcels of “Loud,” a synthetic strain of Cannabis Sativa, which weighed a total of 265.25kg. The drugs were found inside a black Toyota Sienna bus that was […]

< 1 mn read Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has issued a stern warning to Local Government Chairmen and Coordinators of Development Centres about contractual sabotage and “empowerment diversion” within his administration. Speaking during a church service at the Government House Chapel in Abakaliki, he emphasized that any form of sabotage in government contracts would not be tolerated. Nwifuru […]

< 1 mn read Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has sharply criticized Nigeria’s performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where the country failed to win any medals despite substantial financial investment. Obi expressed his frustration through social media, accusing Nigerian sports authorities of “rascality and recklessness” in managing the Olympic project. He highlighted that Nigeria’s Olympic […]

< 1 mn read As Edo and Ondo States prepare for their gubernatorial elections in September, a group of concerned Kogi State citizens is urging the Supreme Court to address alleged irregularities in the recent Kogi governorship election. They have expressed strong objections to the reported overvoting and misuse of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), which they claim […]

< 1 mn read The Nigerian Senate has strongly denied former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s allegations that its members determine their own salaries and receive special financial packages from the presidency. In response to Obasanjo’s claims, Senate spokesperson Senator Yemi Adaramodu described the accusations as misleading and “satanic.” Adaramodu emphasized that the Senate’s salaries are determined by the Revenue Mobilisation […]

< 1 mn read The German Government, led by Weert Borner, the German Consul General to Nigeria, has expressed a strong interest in deepening economic cooperation with Enugu State. During a recent visit to Governor Peter Mbah at the Government House in Enugu, Borner highlighted Germany’s commitment to collaborating with the state in areas such as agriculture, energy, trade, […]

< 1 mn read The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced an online feedback mechanism to enhance citizen participation in governance. Abiodun Essiet, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement, North Central, announced this initiative during a town hall meeting in Minna. The meeting, titled “Presidential Community Engagement and Feedback Gathering,” aimed to address challenges, concerns, […]