Politics
Edo Elections: Court Confirms Kadari As LP Deputy Governorship Candidate
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday affirmed Prince Yusuf Kadari, SAN, as the deputy governorship candidate of the Labour Party, LP, for the…
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Security
Police Declare British National Wanted For Coup Plotting
The Nigeria Police has declared a British national, Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), wanted for allegedly sponsoring terrorism in the country.…
Politics
Anti-Party: Wike, others to face PDP disciplinary panel
Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and other chieftains of the party accused of various acts of anti-party activities,…
Abuja/FCT
BREAKING: Federal High Court remands #EndBadGovernance protesters in Kuje prison
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of several protesters involved in the recent #EndBadGovernance protest. The remand is…
Security
Man Attacks Wife, Removes Her Eyes for Rituals in Abia State
An aluminium worker identified as Lawrence Uzor, attacked his wife and gouged out her eyes allegedly for ritual purposes in Abia State. The incident happened at…
Nwoko Denies Gubernatorial Ambitions, Reiterates Support for Anioma State
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North senatorial district, has clarified that he has no interest in becoming the governor of the proposed Anioma State. He emphasized…
Politics
Edo 2024: INEC Disqualifies APC, LP Polling Agents
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the submissions of polling and collation agents from political parties, specifically the Labour Party (LP) and All Progressives…
BREAKING: FG Arraigns, Charges #EndBadGovernance Protesters Demanding Good Governance For Treason In Abuja
The Nigerian government on Monday arraigned 10 youths arrested in Abuja, Kaduna, Kano and Gombe for demanding for good governance during a protest tagged #EndBadGovernance for…
Politics
BREAKING: Fire razes Katsina Government House
An early morning fire has razed the red chamber of Katsina Government House. The chamber is attached to the governor’s office, where the governor meets important…
Security
Police arrests woman who threatened to poison, kill fellow Nigerians in Canada
The Toronto Police Service has arrested a Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who threatened to poison and kill Yoruba and Edo communities in Canada. A statement by…