Politics
2023 Census: NPC Engages Bloggers, Influencers, Activists on Strategies
2023 Census: NPC Engages Bloggers, Influencers, Activists on Strategies The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa Kwarra, has urged bloggers, social media influencers, and activists to mobilise the general public, most especially the youth population through their various platforms for active participation in the forthcoming 2023 population…
Read More »Census to Commence on May 3 — FG
Census to Commence on May 3 — FG The Federal Government has confirmed that the 2023 National Population and Housing Census will commence on May 3. Dr Garba Abari, a member of the Publicity and Advocacy Committee on the census, confirmed this on Sunday during an appearance on the News…
Read More »UN Chief Calls for Peace, Solidarity During Ramadan
UN Chief Calls for Peace, Solidarity During Ramadan By Alabidun Shuaib AbdulRahman The UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has issued a call for peace, mutual respect, and solidarity as Muslims around the world observe Ramadan. In a video message released on Friday, Guterres drew parallels between the spirit of Ramadan,…
Read More »Chrisland Faces Manslaughter, Negligent Charges Over Death of 12-Year-Old Student
Chrisland Faces Manslaughter, Negligent Charges Over Death of 12-Year-Old Student The Lagos State government has announced its intention to prosecute Chrisland School, Ikeja, over the death of 12-year-old student Whitney Adeniran, who died from electrocution during an inter-house sports event. The intent was contained in a statement signed by the…
Read More »Abia Businessman Gifts INEC Returning Officer Prado Jeep
Abia Businessman Gifts INEC Returning Officer Prado Jeep An Abia State businessman, Steven Ukpabi, has gifted a Prado Jeep to the Independent National Electoral Commission Returning Officer for the state, Professor Nnenna Oti. The realtor made this known on his Facebook page on Thursday, where he shared the pictures of…
Read More »BREAKING: INEC Declares Alex Otti Winner of Abia Guber Election
BREAKING: INEC Declares Alex Otti Winner of Abia Guber Election The Labour Party candidate, Alex Otti, has emerged as the winner of the Abia State governorship election, defeating his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with a total of 175,466 votes. The election results were eventually…
Read More »Chad Jails Over 400 Rebels for Life After Ruler’s Death
Chad Jails Over 400 Rebels for Life After Ruler’s Death More than 400 rebels in Chad were handed life sentences on Tuesday following the death of former ruler Idriss Deby Itno, who was killed in 2021, a public prosecutor said. After a mass trial, they were sentenced for “acts of…
Read More »BREAKING: INEC Declares Dauda Lawal Gov-elect in Zamfara
BREAKING: INEC Declares Dauda Lawal Gov-elect in Zamfara The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor-elect of Zamfara State. According to the results released by INEC, Lawal won with a total of 377,726 votes, defeating his closest rival Bello…
Read More »EU Countries to Supply 1m Artillery Shells to Ukraine
EU Countries to Supply 1m Artillery Shells to Ukraine European Union (EU) countries have planned to supply Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition over the next 12 months, EU diplomats told dpa on Monday. The countries are to immediately deliver ammunition from their own existing stocks to the…
Read More »PDP Heads to Court Over Katsina Election Result
PDP Heads to Court Over Katsina Election Result The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Katsina State, saying it will go to court. The Director General, Atiku/Lado Campaign Council, Dr Mustapha Inuwa announced the party’s decision at a news briefing on Monday in…
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