Supreme Court dismisses Binani’s suit challenging Fintiri’s election
The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by Aishatu Ahmed, also known as Binani, challenging the election of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State. Delivering judgment, Justice John Okoro, held that the suit was lacking in merit. Okoro also held that a resident electoral commissioner lacks powers to announce election results. (NAN) Details […]
BREAKING: Supreme Court affirms election of Aliyu as Sokoto governor
The Supreme Court on has affirmed the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor. Delivering judgment, Justice Tijani Abubakar dismissed the appeal by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar, agreeing with the reasoning of the election tribunal. Details shortly…. (NAN)
Ekiti: Tinubu condemns killing of traditional rulers, directs immediate rescue of kidnapped pupils
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State. The two royal fathers: the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola were at the weekend murdered by yet unknown persons. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & […]
NDLEA arrests 198 suspects, dismantles 21 illicit ‘drug joints’ in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, said it arrested 198 drug suspects and dismantled 21 illicit drug joints in Kano. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesman of the agency, Mr Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on Tuesday in Kano. He said the arrest was made between Jan.17 and […]
VON DG urges journalists to embrace public relations for impactful nationalism
The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, has urged journalists across the country to embrace public relations practice to project the country in a positive manner that would enhance nationalism. He made the call when the Governing Council of National Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), led by the President, Dr Ike […]
PDP promises transparent primaries for Edo guber poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has promised to ensure that the Edo State governorship primary election is free, fair and credible. Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau and the chairman of the screening committee for the primaries, stated this when he addressed PDP aspirants at the National Headquarters, Wadata House in Abuja. “We appreciate the concerns […]
Court to hear suit asking PDP NWC to convene NEC meeting, Feb. 8
The Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday, fixed Feb. 8 to hear a suit challenging the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) for failure to convene a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting within the constitutionally stipulated period. A PDP governorship aspirant in Ogun State during the 2023 general elections, Mr Segun Sowunmi filed the suit marked (FHC/ABJ/CS/T024) […]
Northern group hails relocation of agencies to Lagos
Arewa United Consultative Forum (AUCF), has condemned those kicking against the Federal Government’s relocation of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), from Abuja to Lagos, saying “northerners backing such inordinate agitation are self-seekers working against the unity of Nigeria and are enemies of the […]
CBN releases further $500m to clear verified Forex liabilities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has released 500 million dollars to various sectors in its determination to address the backlog of verified foreign exchange transactions. Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to her, this comes barely a week after […]
People living with leprosy seek urgent action to end social exclusion, discrimination
People living with leprosy in the FCT have called for urgent action to end social exclusion and discrimination. They made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. As Nigeria joins the global community today to mark the 2024 World Leprosy Day. NAN reports that the theme for […]
