Written by As the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensifies, a growing chorus of Nigerians, civil society groups, and opposition voices are calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and curb Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike’s alleged exploitation of public resources to advance his faction’s anti-party maneuvers. Critics point to the minister’s […]
Governor Alex Otti has approved a significant increase in the monthly allowances for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Abia State, raising the stipend from ₦4,000 to ₦50,000. According to a government statement, in addition to the Federal Government’s increased NYSC monthly allowance of ₦77,000, all corps members serving in Abia State will […]
Human rights lawyer and public interest advocate, Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, has responded to an ultimatum issued to him by Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, insisting that he will not retract his public call for the government to investigate the cleric over his alleged defence of terrorists. In a strongly worded statement posted on his […]
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels broke down in tears in a new video shared on her Instagram Story early Friday, expressing frustration and despair over ongoing family challenges, and posted a heartfelt message declaring, “I give up.” In the emotional clip, Daniels revealed the toll of her current struggles, saying, “I tried. I feel like I’m […]
There is a heavy security presence at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka as the collation of results for the Anambra governorship election is expected to begin. Within and outside the INEC premises, security officials were stationed ahead of the exercise. READ ALSO: [Anambra Poll] APGA Will Win By … Continue reading “[VIDEO] Anambra Poll: Collation Of Results Set To Begin At INEC HQ”
As voting ended in polling centres across Anambra State, reports of voter apathy and claims of vote-buying from observers and candidates alike overshadowed an otherwise peaceful election. The election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saw 16 candidates battle it out for the top job in Anambra State. Channels Television observed that … Continue reading “Low Turnout, Vote-Buying Claims Trail Peaceful Anambra Gov Election”
Freight carriers UPS and FedEx said they have grounded their fleets of MD-11 cargo planes after one of them was involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky this week. A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft operated by UPS exploded into flames when it crashed shortly after departing on Tuesday from the airport in the US city … Continue reading “UPS, FedEx Ground MD-11 Cargo Planes After Deadly Crash”
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three suspected vote buyers in different parts of Anambra State. The suspects were identified as Emeka Ilokasia, arrested at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government; Nwachukwu Loretta, arrested at Ward 2 (008), Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government; and Emuka Chuwudi, apprehended at Umunachi Village, Dunukofia … Continue reading “EFCC Arrests Three Suspected Vote Buyers In Anambra”
Arsenal’s 10-game winning run came to an end as Brian Brobbey’s last-gasp goal gave Sunderland a dramatic 2-2 draw against the Premier League leaders, while Manchester United rescued a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Saturday. Former Arsenal defender Dan Ballard fired Sunderland ahead with a powerful finish in the 36th minute at the … Continue reading “Arsenal Winning Run Ends In Sunderland Draw, De Ligt Rescues Man Utd”
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has come out to clarify on the circumstances surrounding the death of one Endurance Udeke, a resident of apartment W6a, Periwinkle Estate, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, during a raid in the state on Tuesday, November 4. In a statement released this evening, the commission said its operatives were in … Continue reading “Lagos estate resident jumps to his de@th during EFCC sting operation”