INEC Fixes Dates For Ondo, Edo, Governorship Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said the Edo State governorship election will take place on September 19, 2020. The electoral body at a press briefing in Abuja…
2023 Elections: INEC Deregisters 74 political Parties, 18 Survive Axe
By Bimbo Ogunnaike The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has deregistered 74 political parties and left 18 parties intact ahead of the 2023 general elections. The commission left only 18…
WHO Spends $1.4bn Annually To End Female Genital Mutilation
The World Health Organisation (WHO), said on Thursday, for the first time, that it spent nearly 1.4 billion dollars annually on efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). WHO made…
Fashola backs Lagos Okada ban, says it’s not part of Lagos plan
The Minister of works and housing, and the former governor of Lagos state, Babatunde Raji Fashola has expressed his support for the ban of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and Tricycles (Keke…
Chinese Ambassador To Taraba Govt: Don’t Panic Over Coronavirus Epidemic,Our Government Working Hard to Stop It
Bimbo Ogunnaike The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Zhou Pingjian has advised the people of Taraba State not to panic as the Chinese Government was working harder to curtail the spread…
Court Fixes Feb. 24, 25 For El-Zakzaky Trial
By Bimbo Ogunnaike A High Court in Kaduna on Thursday fixed February 24 and February 25, for the continuation of trial of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria…
Atiku To Buhari:”There Is No Compulsion In Religion”
Former Vice President and 2019 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has educated President Muhammadu Buhari not to “rationalise killings.” Atiku made the statement while reacting to…
Security: Northern Nigeria sets up security outfit
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has also unveiled its security outfit with the name “SHEGE KA FASA”, which is said to address the security challenges in the region. Spokesperson…
Socio-Economic Development: Kogi Seeks N36.3b Loan
By Bimbo Ogunnaike Kogi State government has opted for a loan of 100 million Dollars to fast track socio-economic development in the state, just as the State Executive Council has…
Three Men Gang Rape, Impregnate 13 Year-Old Girl In Adamawa
The Police have confirmed the arrest of one Isa Ibrahim, 55, and two others for gang raping a 13-year-old girl in Adamawa. Sulaiman Nguroje, Adamawa Police command spokesman, made the…
