PDP, APC clash over Osun State’s finances
Opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) engaged in a war of words on Tuesday over […]
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Mohbad’s death: Lagos State Judiciary to begin coroner’s inquest Sept. 29
Lagos State Judiciary will on Sept. 29 begin a coroner’s inquest into the death of a Lagos-based musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a. Mohbad), to ascertain the […]
Impeached LG boss, Adedayo, arraigned in Ogun
The Police Command in Ogun on Tuesday arraigned the impeached Chairman of Ijebu-East Local Government in the state, Mr Wale Adedayo, at a Magistrate Court […]
Ekiti LG Poll: I won’t impose any candidate, says Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has said that he will not impose any candidate on the people in the Local Government Election slated for December […]
Tribunal affirms Governor Bassey Otu’s election
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The election Petition tribunal has dismissed the petition brought by Senator Sandy Onoh of the People’s Democratic party ( PDP). […]
Gombe Tribunal upholds Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s election, dismisses PDP, ADC’s petitions
The Gombe State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the re-election of Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgement on […]
INEC fixes dates for Edo, Ondo governorship elections
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the conduct of governorship elections in Edo and […]
Ex-convict bags 12 years’ sentence for defrauding U.S. university of $1.4m
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a U.S. ex-convict, Kolawole Erinle to 12 years in jail for defrauding Kansas City University of Medicine […]
Bayelsa poll: Court dismisses APC aspirant’s suit seeking Sylva’s disqualification
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed a suit seeking disqualification of Mr Timipre Sylva from contesting Nov. 11 Bayelsa governorship poll. Tim […]
Court stops impeachment of Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, restrained the Ondo State House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, over alleged […]
Tribunal: Lagos APC congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat over victory, seeks opponents’ support
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has congratulated Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, over their victory at the Lagos […]
Tribunal affirms Sanwo-Olu’s election, dismisses PDP, LP candidates’ petitions
The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the three-man tribunal headed by […]
Wike promises to address accommodation challenges of justices in FCT
FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, promised in Abuja on Monday to address accommodation challenges faced by justices in the territory. Wike made […]
Impeachment: Ondo Assembly serves Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa letter of allegation
The Ondo State House of Assembly has served his Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, letter of allegation signalling his impeachment process. Speaker of the House […]
Lagos PDP governorship candidate’s petition dead on arrival – Tribunal
The Lagos State Election Petition Tribunal on Monday declared as dead on arrival, a petition of the state Governorship Candidate of PDP, Dr Abdulazeez Adediran […]
Kogi election: SDP in Basa LG collapses structures in 6 out of 10 wards into AA
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Bassa Local Government Area has collapsed structures of six out of its 10 wards into the Action Alliance […]
Set legislative agenda to tackle national malaise, David Mark urges 10th National Assembly
By BARBARA KALU, Uyo – A former President of the Senate, Senate David Mark has tasked the 10th National Assembly to prioritize its […]
Don’t blame judges for delays in justice dispensation, says Appeal Court Judge
Justice of the Court of Appeal (JCA) Hajiya Binta Zubairu, on Sunday in Zaria said judges are not the cause of delay in the dispensation […]
Bayelsa guber election: Lawyers ask court to disqualify APC’s Sylva, running mate
Ahead of the Bayelsa State governorship election slated for November 11, by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, strong indications have emerged that the […]
My ambition now is supporting Tinubu to succeed – Yahaya Bello
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, says his ambition for now is to help President Bola Tinubu to succeed. The News Agency of Nigeria […]