US Raises Concerns Over Edo Governorship Tribunal, Flags Flaws in Election Process

The United States has expressed serious concerns over handling the Edo State governorship election, saying it is paying close attention to how the legal tussle is unfolding. This comes just days after the Edo Election Petitions Tribunal dismissed the case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and upheld the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, in the September 2024 election. But the US Mission in Nigeria says...

VOA Hausa Service Ceases Operations in Nigeria Following U.S. Funding Cuts

The Voice of America (VOA) Hausa-language service has ceased operations in Nigeria and other West African nations due to funding cuts initiated by the Trump administration. This development has left millions of listeners, particularly in northern Nigeria, without access to a trusted international news source. Listeners in northern Nigeria first noticed the disruption when scheduled broadcasts were replaced with music, leading to widespread concern. A check by Pilot News on the VOA Hausa website, which...

Tinubu Condemns Plateau Killings, Orders Manhunt for Attackers

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the spate of killings in Plateau State, describing the attacks as unacceptable and vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice. Reacting to the brutal killings in Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Manguna and Dafo communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, the President said: “The report of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State by mindless gunmen saddens me. The latest attacks on defenceless citizens are unacceptable. I have directed...

NBA Intervenes as Patience Jonathan’s Ex-Domestic Workers Mark 6 Years Behind Bars

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has stepped into the prolonged detention saga involving 15 former domestic staff of Nigeria’s ex-First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, who have now spent six years behind bars without trial. Held at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State since 2019, the former aides were arrested and charged for allegedly stealing items valued at ₦200 million from Mrs Jonathan’s apartment in Otuoke, Bayelsa. The charges range from burglary, conspiracy to commit...

Ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman Yekini Adeojo Is Dead

A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Yekini Adeojo has died. Adeojo, a prominent politician from Oyo State and respected traditional leader reportedly died on Friday morning in Ibadan, Oyo State. Chief Adeojo was the former Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and held the prestigious title of Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland. He was also a notable chieftain of the party in Ibadan. He was one...

Abure Removal: Labour Party Lauds Supreme Court Judgement

 …Describes  It As Triumph For Justice, Rule Of Law The Labour Party (LP) has lauded the Supreme Court judgement, which saw the removal of Mr. Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the party, describing it as a landmark judgment, a monumental win not just for the party but also for the nation’s democracy. According to the party, the ruling has been celebrated as a testament to the strength of democracy, the rule of law,...

Benue State Universal Basic Education Board Executes 374 projects

In its determination to ensure conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning in public schools, Benue State Government has improved school infrastructure with at least 374 school projects and supply educational materials. The projects and supplies include classroom renovations, construction of hostels, perimeter fencing, borehole installations, and distribution of school furniture. Dr. Grace Adagba, Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) who disclosed this to newsmen said 52 schools are undergoing classroom rehabilitation...

UNICEF, Bauchi Sign 2025 Work Plan

The Ministry of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Bauchi State has signed the 2025 work plan with the United Nations Children’s Fund. The signing of the work plan signifies the formalization and commitment of the two parties to achieving their goals and objectives for a successful and productive year. Dr. Nuzhat Rafique, Chief Field Officer, UNICEF, Bauchi, while speaking during the ceremony, solicited the necessary support and cooperation from all stakeholders for the successful...

60 Graduate Engineers Got Automatic Employment In Adamawa

The Government of Adamawa State has announced automatic employment to 60 graduate engineers trained in India under the sponsorship of the state government. However, their employment would regularize after their one-year mandatory national service under the NYSC scheme. Recalled that the scholarship scheme was introduced in 2020 to support the Adamawa indigenes on the five-year engineering programme in India. The State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Umar Umar Garba Pella, announced the...

Action Alliance Lauds Edo Governorship Election Tribunal

The Action Alliance has hailed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal over the dismissal of what the party called frivolous Petition by Adekunle Rufai Omoaje challenging the election of Gov. okphebolo of Edo State. Chief Kenneth Udeze, the National Chairman of the party in a press statement on Thursday stated that the Action Alliance or its Governorship candidate in Edo State didn’t file any Election Petition challenging the emergence of Governor Okpehbolo . According...

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