< 1 mn read Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 election, has donated ₦50 million to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Maiduguri, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam. Kwankwaso presented the cheque to Governor Babagana Zulum during his visit to the Government House in […]
< 1 mn read The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 25 million pills of tapentadol, an opioid three times stronger than tramadol, along with 350,000 bottles of codeine-based syrup at the Tincan port complex in Lagos. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi announced the seizure on Sunday, noting the operation was based on intelligence that led to the […]
< 1 mn read Pst. Beloved-Dan Anike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, has been declared the winner of the chairmanship election in Enugu East Council Area held on Saturday. Dr. Nelson Ossai, the returning officer, announced on Sunday that Anike secured a total of 116,690 votes, defeating his nearest rival, Ozor of the Labour Party, who garnered 9,848 […]
< 1 mn read Vice-President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as directed by President Bola Tinubu. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), announced this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. The […]
< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the collation of results for the Edo governorship election held on Saturday. Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, INEC’s Returning Officer, announced the suspension on Sunday, citing outstanding results from the Oredo and Ikpoba Okha local governments. “The collation officers for the two local governments are still on the […]
< 1 mn read Celebrations erupted in the All Progressives Congress (APC) situation room following the announcement of results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Edo State governorship election. Voting concluded on Saturday, September 21, 2024, and INEC began announcing results at its Head Office, which serves as the collation center in Benin, the state capital, […]
< 1 mn read Social media personality and critic Reno Omokri has created a special dance move to celebrate the Labour Party’s defeat in the Edo State governorship election. In a video shared on his X account on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Omokri is seen dancing energetically in a gym, accompanied by upbeat music and a wry smile. In […]
< 1 mn read Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo governorship election, has raised serious concerns about alleged irregularities, stating that the election could be “the worst in the history of this country.” During a press conference at his party’s Situation Room in Benin City on Sunday, September 22, 2024, Ighodalo highlighted that PDP […]
< 1 mn read Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have taken over Ramat Park in Benin, celebrating despite the fact that the results of the Edo Governorship Election have yet to be announced. As of the latest updates, the collation of results has not begun. Both political parties, competing vigorously in […]
< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed strong disapproval of the invasion of its Head Office in Benin by stakeholders involved in the Edo governorship election. On the morning of Sunday, September 22, 2024, Governor Godwin Obaseki arrived at the INEC office to protest alleged irregularities in the election result collation. Shortly after his […]
< 1 mn read The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has released unofficial results from the Edo State governorship election, gathered by its collation agents. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State, also the Chairman of the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, raised concerns about alleged irregularities and disruptions in the collation process by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According […]
< 1 mn read The Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) has contributed ₦200 million to the Borno State government to assist in alleviating the suffering of flood victims in Maiduguri. This follows the devastating collapse of the Alau Dam along the Ngadda River, which led to widespread flooding and damage in the area. The donation aims to support relief […]
< 1 mn read On the morning of Sunday, September 22, 2024, there was a tense scene at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin, as Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki was escorted out by police. Governor Obaseki arrived at the INEC office, which serves as the state collation center for the Saturday governorship election, around 2 […]
< 1 mn read The Federal University of Transportation Daura in Katsina State has matriculated its first batch of 478 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. The ceremony, held at the university’s permanent site, was attended by Senator Ahmed Alkali, the Minister of Transportation, and other dignitaries. In his address, the minister encouraged the students to fully embrace the […]
< 1 mn read The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will investigate allegations of incorrect figures entered into polling unit result sheets during the ongoing Edo governorship election. In a brief statement on X (formerly Twitter), INEC acknowledged receiving its second complaint out of the 4,519 polling units used in the election and promised immediate […]
< 1 mn read In a statement issued by Yusuf Idris, the Zamfara State APC Publicity Secretary, on Saturday in Gusau, the party urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state due to escalating insecurity. The APC expressed concerns about the Gov. Dauda Lawal administration’s inability to effectively manage the security situation. Idris commended […]
< 1 mn read Polling unit results uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the INEC Results Viewing (IReV) portal reveal that Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata has fallen behind in the Edo Governorship election race. As of this report, 89.93% of the results have been uploaded, covering 3,895 out of 4,519 polling units in the state. […]
< 1 mn read Some traders at the popular Ikpoba Hill Market in Benin resumed business on Saturday night shortly after the Edo Governorship Election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that movement was restricted during the election hours, which ended at 6 pm, affecting commercial activities as shops and markets remained closed. Despite the late opening, several […]
< 1 mn read Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has sponsored the medical treatment of 13-year-old Abubakar Ibrahim, who is suffering from severe acute malnutrition. Ibrahim, a resident of Yammawa quarters in Katsina metropolis, gained attention on social media after a video showed his dire condition. Alhaji Armaya’u Abdulkadir, the Katsina State Chairman of the New Nigeria […]
2 mn read The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has expressed serious concerns about the uncontrolled Mpox outbreak in Africa, with a rising number of cases reported across several countries. Dr. Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC, disclosed this during a weekly briefing, highlighting that Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, remains a […]
