The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has reportedly petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, over allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation involving a private rice farm in the state. The anti-corruption and human rights group accused the governor of falsely parading a privately owned rice farm … Read more
The independent national electoral commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Monday Okpebholo as the winner of the Edo governorship election. Details later…
The President of the International Council for Ifa Religion (ICIR), Mogaji Dr. Fayemi Fatunde Fakayode, has declared that for any Yoruba monarch to establish territorial and social authority in their domain, the Oro deity is an essential tool. Fakayode said any Oba that fails to give the Oro adherents their due respect will lose … Read more
The Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Security Agencies to uphold the sanctity of the electoral process in the collation of the Edo State Governorship Election Results as the consequences of compromise will be dire to Nigeria’s democracy. In a … Read more
Daniel Dubois flout all expectations as he knocked down Anthony Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium. Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight world title but it was a stunning upset as he took apart the acclaimed former two-time world heavyweight champion. A monstrous right hand to the chin dropped Joshua heavily in the … Read more
Israel’s Civil Defence Agency has ordered the closure of all schools in the northern part of the country following renewed rocket fire from the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, as cross-border violence between the two sides continues to escalate. The directive was issued by the military’s Home Front Command on Sunday, announcing that all educational … Read more
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has issued a clarification regarding the denial of a job placement for former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, stating that the request fell outside its operational mandate. This comes in light of Wabara’s allegations that the FCC refused job placements for constituents in his wards, claiming that his efforts were … Read more
The statement emphasized that the decision to embark on a “total and comprehensive indefinite strike” was made after several attempts at negotiation yielded no results. Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University (IMSU) chapter, on Friday, September 20, 2024, declared an indefinite strike to push for the resolution of long-standing issues related … Read more
The woman seen in a viral video, undressed and tied to a chair at the Top View hotel in Abuja, has recounted her harrowing experience with suspected fraudster Joseph Efe. On Friday, September 20, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command announced the arrest of the 30-year-old suspect. FCT Commandant Olusola … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, faces mounting pressure to resign after being linked to terrorism and banditry in Zamfara State. The allegations surfaced after Dauda Lawal, the current Zamfara State Governor, claimed Matawalle procured vehicles for bandit leaders, including the notorious kingpin Bello Turji, during his tenure as state governor. … Read more