The leadership of the Labour Party has rejected the nullification of the candidature of Abia State Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, and some other party representatives. The reaction came a few hours after a Federal High Court sitting in Kano State dismissed the governor-elect and other candidates.Aside from Otti, the court […]
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NYSC accuses Enugu governor-elect of possessing fake discharge certificate
ENUGU state governor-elect, Mr Peter Mbah, has been accused of possessing a fake discharge certificate by the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen Yushau Ahmed. The NYSC DG made this statement during an interview on Arise TV’s breakfast programme on Friday. Mbah, who contested under […]
2 feared dead in Anambra community after attack
TWO persons were feared dead at Awgbu community in Orumba North local government area of Anambra State as leaders fight for supremacy in the area. An eye witness said that during a clash at the Eke Awgbu market, some of the youths set ablaze some shops allegedly belonging to the […]
Buhari appoints Oluwatoyin Madein Nigeria’s first female Accountant General
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein as the substantive Accountant-General of the Federation. Her appointment takes immediate effect, according to a Friday statement by the Director of Communications, Office of the Head of Civil Service, Mohammed Ahmed. The statement noted that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment of […]
FCMB Founder Subomi Balogun Dies At 89
The founder of First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Otunba Subomi Balogun, has passed away at the age of 89. Confirming the business titan’s demise in a statement Friday on Twitter, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State noted that the late octogenarian’s unwavering commitment, tireless efforts, and remarkable contributions would continue […]
US embassy confirms safe return of two staff involved in Anambra attack
The United States Embassy in Abuja has said that two of its employees involved in the Anambra convoy attack have been successfully rescued.The embassy in a statement released in Abuja on Friday confirmed that two employees engaged in the Anambra convoy attack have been rescued and are now safe under […]
Compel Nigerian govt to release Nnamdi Kanu, US lawmaker begs Congress
The member representing District 139 in the Texas House of Representatives, Jarvis Johnson, has urged the United States Congress to compel the Federal Government to immediately release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Johnson made this known in a letter titled, ‘Re: Appeal for Your […]
I’ll honour Tinubu’s invitation if… — Apapa
The Labour Party factional chairman, Lamidi Apapa, has given grounds on which he’d honour an invitation for dialogue from the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. While responding to questions about if he will honour an invitation from Tinubu for reconciliation talks on Arise TV’s Morning Show on Thursday, Apapa said he would […]
EFCC Probes Zamfara Gov, Matawalle Over ‘N70bn Fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the outgoing Governor of Zamfara State, Bello Matawalle is under investigation for alleged N70bn fraud. The Commission, in a statement on Thursday, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) powerbroker is being investigated over allegation of monumental corruption, award of phantom contracts and […]
Buhari grants 65 ex-Corps members automatic employments
President Muhammadu Buhari has granted automatic employment in the Federal Civil Service to 65 former members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Speaking at the NYSC 50th Anniversary Honours Award held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, on Thursday, the Nigerian leader also highlighted numerous achievements of the […]