By Goodluck Ikiebe A Non-Govermental Organisation, Yiaga Africa, that observed the Edo State governorship election on Saturday, September 21, says the exercise failed its integrity test. Yiaga stated this in a report it released on Monday and shared with newsmen. The report was jointly signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Yiaga’s […]
Month: September 2024
WE’LL SUPPORT EFFORTS AT BUILDING PRODUCTIVE CIVIL SERVICE, GOV FUBARA ASSURES WALSON-JACK.
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the tremendous efforts of the leadership of the Federal Civil Service at building the capacity of the workforce for greater productivity, and assured that the Rivers State Government will not relent in offering tenable support that will contribute to the success of […]
Edo Election: ” I Weep for Democracy” – Fintiri.
By Ken Chiwendu Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has faulted the outcome of the Edo Gubernatorial Election saying ” Democracy is under attack” The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC had returned the All Progressives Congress APC candidate in the September 21 Gubernatorial election, Senator Monday Okpebholo as winner, having […]
Ganduje Survives as Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Ouster.
By Ken Chiwendu A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit challenging the appointment of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress APC. The suit filed by North Central APC group alleged breaches of the APC constitution , specifically Article 13. They […]
Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students,Staff Regain Freedom.
By Ken Chiwendu Zagazola Makama,a security analyst says staff and students who were abducted by bandits seven months ago have been released. Makama who revealed this on his X account on Monday said the release was a major effort of security agencies. He wrote ” All abducted students and staff […]
Hippopotamus Kills Palace Guard In Kebbi River.
By Ijeoma Wilfred A 60-;year -old man,Malam Usman Maigadi, has been killed by a female hippopotamus in Yauri,Kebbi state.on Sunday. The deceased was a guard at Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. The cow may have attacked the deceased in self defense perceiving that he […]
Legacy of Excellence: Finance Ministry Honours Retired Perm Sec, Okokon Ekanem Udo
By Goodluck B Ikiebe The Federal Ministry of Finance has celebrated the remarkable career and dedication of Mr. Okokon Ekanem Udo, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, as he bows out of the Federal Civil Service, leaving behind a legacy of excellence and commitment to Nigeria’s economic development In a heartfeltremarks at […]
Breaking: INEC Declares APC ‘s Monday Okpebholo Winner of Edo Gubernatorial Election.
By Ken Chiwendu The All Progressives Congress APC candidate in Saturday, September 21 Gubernatorial election in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has emerged winner of the election having scored the highest vote cast of ..291,667. against his closest rival, PDP ‘sAsue Ighodalo’s 237,000 votes Announcing the final results, the Independent […]
80-Year-Old Man Arrested For Drug Trafficking in Lagos.
By John Obi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested an 80-year-old man for drug trafficking. The octogenarian was caught with a significant amount of illicit drugs during a recent operation. Current matters understands that the agency is conducting further investigations to uncover full details of his involvement […]
VP Shettima Departs Abuja For US To Attend 79th UNGA.
At the behest of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for the United States to attend the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It would be recalled that President Tinubu had directed the Vice President to lead the Nigerian delegation to […]