The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies aided and abetted the irregularities that marred the last Saturday Edo State governorship election. The party described the election as the worst poll ever conducted by the electoral umpire and expressed concern that electoral body and the security agencies provided the cover for the massive irregularities. Rev. Olu Martins, the Deputy Director-General, Media and Publicity, of the Asue/Ogie...

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the call by some people for an enthronement of acting President General of the Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, Publicity Secretary of the organisation made this known on Wednesday in a press statement. The press statement reads, “The attention of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to some documents making the rounds to the effect that there is an urgent need for an Acting President General to...

Ahead of Saturday’s Local Government Election in Anambra State, the Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Hunters and Forest Security Services, NHFSS, has called for a free and credible election. Speaking, the State Commander of the group, Destiny E. Jonas, assured voters and all participants in the upcoming local government elections to be held this Saturday, 28 September 2024, of adequate discharge of their responsibilities to ensure a hitch-free election across the State. Addressing newsmen...

Nigeria has once again made a strong case for Africa’s permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council. The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, made this call during his address at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York on Sunday. Badaru highlighted Nigeria’s significant contributions to global peacekeeping, stating that the country has participated in 41 peacekeeping missions worldwide and deployed over 200,000 troops in various United Nations operations. He emphasised, “Nigeria...

Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the last Saturday Edo State election has appreciated Edo People over their support during the election. Ighodalo in a message to the people on Monday, said, “First, in all things, we must give thanks to God. We give thanks to God for the gift of life, of health, and for the love you all have shown me. “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude...

The chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Retired Justice, Enebeli has declared October 5  as the sacrosanct date for the conduct of Local Government Council election, amid speculations that the polls may not hold due to litigation. Enebeli gave the assurance during a training for its staff in Port Harcourt on Monday, citing the state electoral law and the recent judgment of the Supreme Court which empowered the electoral body to conduct the...