INEC Commiserates With CSOs on the Death of Rights Advocate

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commiserated with Nigeria’s civil society community on the death of Mrs. Esther Uzoma, a gender rights advocate. Uzoma was the National Coordinator of Proactive Gender Initiative and the Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room. Mr. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner, and Chairman, Information and Voter Education, said in a statement on Friday in Abuja that the commission received with shock the news of her death. Okoye,...

BREAKING: Adamawa APC Reacts Over NDLEA Arrest of its Members, Accused PDP Led Govt of ‘Masterminding’

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent _____ The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Adamawa state, Friday, accused the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) led government in the state of‘’ masterminding ‘’ raid in its secretariat in Yola, by officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). During the raid, 11 suspected drug peddlers were alleged to have been arrested at the Secretariat of the APC along Galadima Aminu Way, Yola, Adamawa State. But in a...

US Reps Call For Trump’s Impeachment

No fewer than 37 US Reps have indicated an interest in an article seeking to impeach President Donald Trump. The article which is titled “Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United State for high crimes and misdemeanors” is calling for Trump’s following the protest at the US Capitol which disrupted the ratification of Joe Biden’s victory in the recent presidential election. Trump’s supporters had stormed the capitol after a rally where they were addressed...

Kaduna Arraigns PDP Spokesperson, Others for Attempted Adultery Over Nude Party

The Kaduna State Government has arraigned the Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Kaduna State Chapter, Abraham Alberah, and four others for alleged attempted adultery and organizing a nude party in breach of the COVID-19 guidelines. Alberah is the husband of Aisha Yakubu, the owner of Asher Lounge which is the botched sex party that the Kaduna State Urban and Planning Development Authority demolished on December 31, 2020. In an earlier statement, the state...

World Leaders Shocked at U.S. Political Unrest, Express Faith in System

World leaders expressed shock at political unrest in the United States (U.S.) Wednesday which saw supporters of President Donald Trump storm the Capitol building in Washington DC. Nonetheless, many also said they had faith in the resilience of the nation’s democratic institutions. European Parliament President David Sassoli spoke of “deeply concerning scenes from the U.S. Capitol tonight.” “Democratic votes must be respected,” Sassoli wrote in a tweet, adding: “We are certain the U.S. will ensure...

4 die, 52 Arrests Made After Trump Supporters Storm U.S. Capitol

Four people died and 52 were arrested after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to stop Congress from certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory, Washington D.C.’s Police Chief said. In a late-night news conference, Metropolitan Police Department, Chief Robert J. Contee, said 47 of the 52 arrests to date were related to violations of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s 6.00 p.m. curfew. Twenty-six of those arrests were made on the U.S. Capitol...

Tinubu Has A Right to Contest for President in 2023 – Osoba

The All Progressives Congress’ Chieftain and former governor of Ogun State, Olusegun Osoba, has said that the former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has the right to contest for president in 2023. He said, “Asiwaju Bola Tinubu as an individual has the right to put himself forward, we have not zeroed in on an individual. Zeroing in on any individual will destroy our efforts now but Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has a right to pursue...

6 Persons Arrested as pro-Trump Protesters Clash With Police in Washington

A mass demonstration in support of outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. escalated into clashes with the police, resulting in the arrest of six people, U.S. media reported on Wednesday. U.S. Congress is due to certify Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election later in the day. Trump supporters have been flocking to Washington from all across the country since the weekend to attend the rally and demand that pro-Biden electoral votes in...

Anambra 2021: What it Means to be in an Election Year

Those profiting from electioneering and elections in Anambra state might have their best year yet, in this year’s gubernatorial election. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As the Anambra governorship election gets closer, political considerations shape nearly every action of government and non-government actors. Politics takes preponderance over governance, as it is exalted to the front, centre, and back rows. Within the government circle, not much happens except schemes on how to get an acceptable candidate into Government House....

Due to Security Challenges Bedeviling Nigeria, Religious Leaders Proffer Solutions

It is now a daily phenomenon in Nigeria that records of criminality is being recorded ranges from Kidnapping for ransom, banditry, terrorism and other crimes being perpetrated which government and security operatives are trying to bring to an end. However, some Islamic scholars said part of the measures government should do to achieve success in the fight is to enlist first aiders of religious groups into the nation’s security forces. The National Chairman of Izalatil...

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