The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Musa Mahmoud Kallamu has been declared the winner of Saturday's rerun election for the Mayo-Belwa State Assembly constituency in Adamawa State. Kallamu received 1,306 votes to defeat the incumbent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ibrahim Musa Italiya who got 874 votes. After the CourtContinue reading "State Assembly Rerun Election, INEC Declares PDP Candidate, Kallamu as the Winner Of the Election In Adamawa"
Nigerians Are Suffering, Reverse Fuel Subsidy Now – Coalition Of 45 Civil Societies Tell Tinubu
A group of 45 civil society organisations working in various fields of human endeavour in Kano State and beyond have expressed deep concerns with the economic hardship faced by Nigerians, particularly the impact on the underprivileged. The group asked President Bola Tinubu to reverse fuel subsidy removal regime as Nigerians are suffering from extreme povertyContinue reading "Nigerians Are Suffering, Reverse Fuel Subsidy Now – Coalition Of 45 Civil Societies Tell Tinubu"
Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Arrests Three In Plateau For Producing Alcohol In Sachets
Operatives of the National Agency for Food, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have arrested three persons after they raided some factories producing alcohol and beverages in Jos, Plateau State capital. The Assistant Chief Regulatory Officer, Federal Taskforce, Investigation and Enforcement Directorate of NAFDAC, Umar Suleiman, who confirmed the arrest in Jos on Friday, said theContinue reading "Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Arrests Three In Plateau For Producing Alcohol In Sachets"
I’ve Petitioned Tinubu, Judicial Council To Punish Appeal Court Justices Who Deliberately Nullified My Election –Sacked Adamawa Senator, Elisha Abbo
A former federal lawmaker, Elisha Abbo, on Wednesday, said he had written petitions to President Bola Tinubu and the National Judicial Council (NJC) over what he perceived as a deliberate attempt made by the Justices of the Court of Appeal to nullify his election. Senator Abbo said during his press briefing on Wednesday, which wasContinue reading "I’ve Petitioned Tinubu, Judicial Council To Punish Appeal Court Justices Who Deliberately Nullified My Election –Sacked Adamawa Senator, Elisha Abbo"
Nigerian Police Arrest 12-Member Gang In Production Of Fake Dollar Notes
Twelve members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the production of fake dollar notes have been arrested between Bajoga and the Duku axis of Gombe State. The Gombe Police Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mahid Abubakar on Thursday said the syndicate specialised in printing and disposing of counterfeit currencies. Abubakar said 563 pieces ofContinue reading "Nigerian Police Arrest 12-Member Gang In Production Of Fake Dollar Notes"
No Going Back To ECOWAS; Russia, Iran Ready To Sell Any Weapons To Us—Burkina Faso Military Ruler
Burkina Faso military ruler, Capt. Ibrahim Traore says his government has solidified the country’s diplomatic ties with the Russian Government to the extent of getting any weapons without restrictions. Mr Traore, who mentioned this in a video, stated that his country, Niger, and Mali's decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)Continue reading "No Going Back To ECOWAS; Russia, Iran Ready To Sell Any Weapons To Us—Burkina Faso Military Ruler"
Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Adamawa Governor Fintiri, Dismisses APC Petition
The Supreme Court on Wednesday affirmed the election of Adamawa State governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. The apex court held that Governor Fintiri was validly elected in accordance with the provisions of the law. On January 29, it was reported that the Supreme Court of Nigeria reserved judgment on the appeal filed by Aishatu Dahiru AhmedContinue reading "Breaking: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Adamawa Governor Fintiri, Dismisses APC Petition"
LiberalizeGunRights: Activists Launch Opinion Poll On Gun Legalization In Nigeria Amid Terrorist Attacks, Kidnappings
This is in response to the growing escalation of terrorist attacks and kidnappings in the West African country. Activists have asked Nigerians to express their support or disapproval of gun legalization in Nigeria. This is in response to the growing escalation of terrorist attacks and kidnappings in the West African country. The activists, on Tuesday,Continue reading "LiberalizeGunRights: Activists Launch Opinion Poll On Gun Legalization In Nigeria Amid Terrorist Attacks, Kidnappings"
1500 Central Bank Of Nigeria Staff To Resume In Lagos Office On Friday Amid Mass Relocation
It was earlier reported on Monday that President Bola Tinubu’s government insisted that the relocation of some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) corporate headquarters from Abuja to Lagos State would improve efficiency and save costs. This was stated in a press statement issued by MohammedContinue reading "1500 Central Bank Of Nigeria Staff To Resume In Lagos Office On Friday Amid Mass Relocation"
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Military Regimes Announce Immediate Withdrawal ECOWAS Regional Bloc
The military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The countries’ military regimes announced withdrawal from the regional bloc on Sunday in a joint statement read out on Niger national television. According to Wion News, the leaders of the three SahelContinue reading "Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Military Regimes Announce Immediate Withdrawal ECOWAS Regional Bloc"
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