LG Polls: INEC Chair Accuses Govs Of Not Allowing Independence Of SIEC

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has accused state Governors of allowing the independence of the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC). Yakubu said that the elections are mere coronations of ruling party candidates and called for significant reforms to ensure they’re fair and credible. The INEC boss made the remarks on Wednesday, during a courtesy call by the executive members of the Forum of State Independent Electoral Commissions. He pointed...

President Tinubu Plans a  Low-Key First First Anniversary

The first anniversary of President Bola Tinubu’s administration coming up on 29th May will be low-key, with no celebration, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, said on Wednesday. In place of fanfare, ministers will deliver media briefings on the eight key sectors which are the focus of Tinubu’s administration, highlighting the administration’s achievements and plans. The sectorial presentation will begin on 22nd May. According to Mr Idris, the plan is in...

Nigerian Government Bans Money Rituals in Films

The Nigerian government has banned the depiction of money rituals and ritual killings in films, music videos, and comedy skits.The ban was officially enacted on 22nd May 2024, by the National Film and Video Censors Board, NFVCB. Shaibu Husseini, CEO of the NFVCB, announced the new regulation, titled “Prohibition of Money Ritual, Ritual Killing, Tobacco, Tobacco Products, Nicotine Product Promotion and Glamorisation Display in Movies, Musical Videos and Skits Regulations 2024” at a Nollywood stakeholders...

Complications befog the Selection of Nnewi North LGA Transition Chairman

“…As it stands, it is Umudim that should produce the TC in Nnewi North” —Ebuka Onyekwelu For about two weeks now, there have been all sorts of agitations, machinations, and accusations in connection to the selection of the next Transition Chairman – TC, of Nnewi North local government. This followed Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s plan to change the Transition Chairmen most of whom have now spent about two years on the job. The current Nnewi North...

ISWAP Ambush Police Team in Borno, DPO Killed, 2 Officers Injured

Suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, terror group launched a deadly attack on a police team in Borno State on Monday night. The assault, in Marte local government area, resulted in the death of a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, and injuries to two other officers. According to local sources, the heavily armed insurgents stormed the community at about 7:30 p.m., targeting a health worker who narrowly escaped abduction. The resident ran...

CBN Raises Interest Rate to 26.25%, marking third consecutive hike this year

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, announced a further increase in interest rates on Tuesday, pushing the benchmark Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, to a record high of 26.25 per cent. This marks the third consecutive hike this year as Nigeria grapples with soaring inflation. The decision comes amidst rising concerns about the country’s inflationary pressures. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria’s inflation rate climbed to 33.69% in April 2024, a significant increase from...

Soldiers Nab 6 Kidnappers in Taraba, Reject N2m Bribe Offer

In a major blow to criminal gangs in Taraba state, Nigerian Army troops apprehended six suspected kidnappers during separate operations on 19th May. The arrests were conducted by troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS. Acting on intelligence, soldiers from the 93 Battalion raided Chinkai village in Wukari local government area. Their swift action resulted in the capture of two suspects, Usman Gide Ali (25 years old) and Abdulrahman...

Cultural Diversity Is A Source Of Strength, Unity- Musawa

Nigerians have been urged to celebrate the country’s cultural diversity, highlighting it as a source of strength and unity. Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy made the plea in her address commemorating the 2024 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, observed annually on May 21st, is designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)...

Student Dies in Anambra Secondary School Hostel Fire Outbreak

A student of the Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School, Awka, Anambra State has been burnt to death in a fire outbreak that gut one of the school hostels over the weekend. The Public Relations Officer of the Anambra State Fire Service, Mr. Harrison Nwegwu confirmed this in a statement to newsmen on Sunday. According to him, Anambra State Fire Service received a distress call at about 11:30pm on Saturday, 18th May, 2024 reporting a fire...

Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu’s Bail Request Again

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has been denied bail once more. The decision comes from the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako. Kanu is facing a seven-count charge of treasonable felony brought against him by the Nigerian government. His lawyers had filed an application seeking bail or house arrest. However, Justice Nyako dismissed all their requests. This is not the first time Kanu’s bail plea...

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