Low turn out, technical glitches, violence mar Ogun bye-election
The bye election for Ikenne, Remo North and Sagamu Federal Constituency of Ogun State commenced on Saturday with low turn out and non – recognition of facial data of the…
DSS arrests PDP agent with N30m cash for alleged vote-buying in Kaduna
The Department of State Services (DSS) and Police have arrested a suspected People’s Democratic Party (PDP) agent, Shehu Fantagi, with about N30 million allegedly earmarked for vote-buying ahead of today’s by-elections…
PDP alleges abduction of House of Reps candidate, 25 supporters in Kaduna
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has accused security operatives of abducting its House of Representatives candidate for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency bye-election, Princess Esther Ashivelli Dawaki, with…
Nigeria dismisses Canadian court ruling labeling APC, PDP as terrorist groups
Nigeria has rejected Canadian Court designation of the two major political parties in the country as terrorist organisations, describing it as baseless and unacceptable. The Canadian court made the sweeping…
EFCC to arraign 21 suspects arrested at Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign 21 of the 93 suspected internet fraudsters arrested at a hotel in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects, apprehended at…
Gunmen kill one, abduct businesswoman in Ondo community
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have killed a man and abducted a businesswoman in Ayede Ogbese, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The victim, identified as Okudili…
Okada rider masterminded Ondo varsity worker’s kidnap – Police
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said an Okada rider who was among the new suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of a member of staff of the…
By-elections: We’re ready, on top of logistics, INEC assures
Ahead of Saturday’s by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured political parties fielding candidates for the polls, as well…
Lagos seals Dowen college over alleged waste management violations
The Lagos State Government has sealed Dowen College, a school located in Lekki Phase 1, for allegedly violating waste management regulations. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources,…
Court discharges Comfort Emmason accused of unruly behaviour on Ibom Air flight
An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday discharged Miss Comfort Emmason of charges bordering on unruly behaviour and assaulting the flight crew aboard an Ibom Air aircraft from Uyo to Lagos…