Ibrahim Shekarau Defects From PDP To APC
A former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his decision to join the ruling party after a closed-door meeting with the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday in Kano State. The former governor explained that he took the […]
14 Million New Voters Enter INEC Register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 14 million new voters across the country within 16 months under the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, bringing the total number of eligible voters in the country to 84 million. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement at a meeting with the Resident Electoral […]
Earth Tremor Hits Abuja, Agency Confirms, Issues Emergency Protocols
At last, the Emergency Management Agency of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja has confirmed the earth tremor reported by residents on Wednesday. The agency also issued safety protocols which residents should observe in the event of a recurrence. It urged residents to stay calm and hide under tables if inside the house or stay […]
Presidential Candidate Stabbed During Campaign
Brazil’s front-running far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning on Thursday. He is reportedly in serious condition and undergoing surgery, his son and a hospital spokeswoman said. Flavio Bolsonaro, the candidate’s son, wrote on his verified Twitter account that “sadly, it was more serious that we had hoped for”. “The […]
APC Shifts Date for Sales, Submission of Nomination Forms
APC has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of the party’s nomination forms The party announced a one-day extension changing the deadline from September 10, to 11th of the same month The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of presidential, governorship, National Assembly and […]
4 Dead as Gunman Opens Fire in US Bank
Agency Report Four persons, including the shooter, have been confirmed dead in today’s shooting at the headquarters of Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, US. Two others were also reportedly injured in the latest in a series of shooting incidents in the country. The shooter entered the loading dock area of the 30-storey building and […]
Lagos Task force Releases Impounded Vehicles, Boss Blows Hot on Extortion
The chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi has vowed to deal decisively with any of the Agency’s operatives caught in the act of extortion, just as he ordered the immediate release of some vehicles impounded at the Agency’s traffic yard in Ikorodu. Egbeyemi who paid unscheduled working visit to the traffic park […]
2019 polls: 260 Jostles for 35 Seats in Ekiti
No less than 260 aspirants have so far declared interests in senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly seats in next year’s general elections in Ekiti State. The 260 aspirants are all gunning for the three senatorial seats, six House of Representatives’ seats and 26 seats in the House of Assembly in the 2019 […]
Land Tremor Scare Rocks Abuja
There was panic in some parts of Abuja following reports of a land tremor on Wednesday night. Residents of the affected areas have been sharing their experiences on social media while calling on relevant authorities to clarify the situation. It was gathered that the National Emergency Management Authority had confirmed it was a land tremor, […]
Police Dismisses 3 over Raid on Edwin Clark’s House
The Inspector General of Police has approved the dismissal from the service of the Nigeria Police Force, three of the policemen who carried out a raid on the Abuja house of prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Edwin Clark The three affected cops who are in the rank of Inspector are:: (i) AP/No. 18858 Godwin Musa (ii) […]
