Seyi Makinde Re- Elected As Governor Of Oyo

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Seyi Makinde the winner of the election of the March 18 poll in Oyo State. The incumbent governor defeated his challengers including Labour Party's Akinwale Tayo as well as a serving senator, Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Makinde polled 563,756 votes to defeat his closest rival, Teslim Folarin of the […]

March 19, 2023

Foreign

Taliban Governor killed In Blast Blamed On Enemies

The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern Balkh province has been killed in an explosion at his office. Mohammad Dawood Muzammil is the most senior official to be killed since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Violence has decreased sharply since then, but there has been a string of attacks on prominent pro-Taliban figures and other targets. Local police said what caused Thursday's blast was unclear. There was no immediate […]

March 9, 2023

National News

Ex-APGA Presidential Candidate Congratulates Anambra Governor Elect

The former Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Retired Major General John Wilson Gbor has congratulated the newly elected Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo on his victory in the just concluded Gubernatorial election in the stateSpeaking with newsmen in Abuja, Retired Major General Gbor described Professor Soludo's election as victory for the nation's democracy.According to him, the overwhelming votes he received reflected the support of […]

November 10, 2021

Sport

Flying Officers Cup 21: FC Robo Queens Crowned Champions As Osun Babes Wins Bronze In Dramatic Shoot-out

Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership side, FC Robo Queens have emerged as the Champions of the 2021 Flying Officers Cup, Africa's biggest Women Pre-Season Championship, after earning a 1-0 win over 2019 Champions, Edo Queens in the final game at Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. The club which is making its debut at the tournament won the keenly contested game deservedly. From Left To Right: NWFL Club Owners Chairperson, […]

October 24, 2021

National News

Bagudu Gives Kudos To Military For Persistence In Fighting Insecurity

Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has commended the Nigerian Army for its relentless efforts in securing lives and property of the citizenry as well as protecting Nigeria's territorial integrity.The governor said in spite of the challeges being faced by the military, they are doing a wonderful job in providing security to the citizensThe Chairman of the APC Governors' Forum was speaking at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, when the […]

October 19, 2021

National News

EFCC Arrests Governor Ganduje’s Wife

The wife of Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano, Hafsat Ganduje has been arrested by the EFCC over a bribery and land fraud case reported by her son. According to reports, the arrest comes weeks after her failure to honour the anti-graft agency’s invitation. Mrs Ganduje had earlier been invited to report to the EFCC’s Abuja headquarters on September 13, But she did not appear and the EFCC then threatened to arrest her. Sources […]

October 5, 2021

National News

Governor Oyetola Of Osun State Signs Anti Open Grazing Bill

Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has signed the bill banning the practice of open grazing in the state into law. The Osun State House of Assembly passed the bill to regulate animal grazing and establishments of cattle ranches and other related matters. Speaker Timothy Owoeye speaking at the plenary noted that the bill passed will prevent the destruction of farms, crops by open rearing and grazing of livestock. Oyetola’s Chief […]

September 15, 2021

National News

Plateau Killings: Lalong Relaxes 24-Hour Curfew On JOS North LGA

Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has relaxed the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jos North Local Government Area with effect from Aug. 30 till further notice. Lalong said the curfew would now be enforced from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. He announced the review in a statewide broadcast on the state-owned media, Plateau Radio Television and Peace FM Radio on Monday in Jos. “The curfew in Jos North is to be relaxed beginning from Monday 30th August 2021, the curfew shall […]

August 30, 2021

National News

Governor El-Rufai Of Kaduna State Condemns Killing Of 6 In Kauru

The governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned in the strongest terms, Monday’s attack on Ungwan Magaji, Kigam, Kisicho and Kikoba villages in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Kaduna. Mr Aruwan said, “According to a report from the Defence Headquarters Operation Safe Haven, armed assailants attacked the […]

August 4, 2021