Supporting Tinubu Was A Taboo In South-East – Reps Spokesperson
Spokesperson of the House of Representative, Benjamin Kalu, says he defended the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the south-east when doing such was a taboo.
Labour Party National Chairman, Secretary Docked For Forging Court Documents
The Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure; National Secretary, Farouk Ibrahim and two others, have been accused of forging court documents, OduNews reports.
Presidential Election: Amaechi Dumped Tinubu To Support Atiku – Rivers APC
The Rivers State Executive Committee of the APC has accused Rotimi Amaechi of working against the party during the presidential election.
Ndume Declares Senate Presidency Ambition
The lawmaker representing Borno south senatorial district, Ali Ndume, has declared his intention to run for the senate president in the 10th assembly.
“Tinubu Will Appoint Non-APC Members To Cabinet”
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Nicholas Felix, has said that the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will appoint non-party members to his cabinet.
Rivers PDP Will Back APC Candidates For Reps Leadership Position – Wike
Nyesome Wike says the elected house of reps members in the state will support the endorsed candidates of the APC for the Reps leadership positions.
Labour Party Secretariat Seized in Owerri; Government Denies Involvement
Imo State's Labour Party secretariat faces sudden occupation by unauthorized police and thugs, sparking allegations of government involvement. Governor Uzodimma's spokesperson denies the claims.
Former INEC Chairman appointed Pro-Chancellor of Kano state-owned University
The Kano State Executive Council has appointed former INEC chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega, as Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Governing Council of Sa’adatu Rimi University of Education, Kumbotso. The council also appointed Oba Dr Moshood Aliiwo as the university's Chancellor. The appointments come after the National Universities Commission recognized the institution as the 61st state university and the 222nd university in Nigeria's university system. The appointed officers include the Vice Chancellor, Registrar, Bursar, and Librarian, with various tenures for each position.
INEC Fraudulently Allocated Votes To APC’s Tinubu – Kwankwaso
Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso has accused INEC of fraudulently allocating votes to the president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the presidential polls.
Labour Party: APC’s Desperation To Grab Power By “Foul Means” Must Stop
The Labour party says the All Progressives Congress's desperation to grab power by all means must stop.
Leaked Audio: “Honesty Is The Best Policy” – Obi’s Spokesperson, Kenneth Okonkwo, Responds To ‘Obidients’ Backlash
Kenneth Okonkwo has responded to criticisms he faced for authenticating the controversial leaked audio clip.
Peter Obi Dismisses Alleged Audio Conversation with Bishop Oyedepo as “Deep Fake” Recording
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has distanced himself from an alleged audio recording of a phone conversation with Bishop David Oyedepo. Obi has described the recording as a "deep fake" aimed at promoting religious tension in the country and a product of the endless forgeries peculiar to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Read more here.
INEC Appoints Nine SANs to Defend February 25 Presidential Election Results
INEC has appointed a legal team of nine Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend the results of the February 25 presidential election against over 100 petitions filed by aggrieved candidates. The team will be led by former Nigerian Bar Association President, Abubakar Mahmoud (SAN), and includes four SANs who are staff members of INEC’s legal department. Read more here.
Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate Arrested for Threatening to Invite IPOB Members
Fredrick Nwajagu, the Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate in Lagos State, has been arrested for threatening to invite members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to secure the properties of Igbo people in the state. He was arrested by a joint team of police and DSS operatives after fleeing his palace.
Russia assumes presidency of UN Security Council despite Ukraine’s objections
Russia has taken over the presidency of the United Nations (UN) Security Council, prompting objections from Ukraine due to Russia's recent invasion of the country and its president's alleged war crimes. While the role of the presidency is mostly procedural, Moscow's ambassador to the UN has indicated plans to oversee several debates, including one on arms control. The move has been criticized by Ukrainian officials and other countries. Read on for more details about the UN Security Council and Russia's status as a permanent member.
Police Arrest Three Lawyers Filing Petitions Against Rivers State Election Results
In a surprising turn of events, the police have arrested three lawyers attached to the Tuduru Ede's Chamber who were preparing petitions against the Independent National Electoral Commission's results for the Rivers State governorship election. The lawyers were apprehended on Friday night at their hotel in Port Harcourt, but the reasons for their arrest remain unknown. Read on for more details and reactions to the incident.
Trump Faces Potential Charges Over Daniels Payment
Explore the ongoing discussions surrounding potential misdemeanor or felony charges against Trump for falsifying business records related to the Stormy Daniels payment.
Kano: I Won’t Interfere In Abba Yusuf’s Administration – Kwankwaso
Presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he would not interfere in the next Kano state administration to be led by his party's candidate, Abba Yusuf.
Wall Street Journal Reporter Arrested in Russia for Espionage
A Wall Street Journal reporter, Evan Gershkovich, has been arrested in Russia and accused of espionage. The Kremlin claims he was "caught red-handed" and "collecting state secrets," while Gershkovich denies the charges. The incident has sparked concerns for press freedom in Russia, with independent journalists labeled "foreign agents" and many outlets silenced or blocked.
INEC Begins Presentation Of Certificates Of Return To Elected Governors
The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun presenting the certificates of return to elected governors across the country.