By Omotayo Suleiman The need to hold leaders to rigorous account remains sacrosanct. The need to treat all residents with respect and dignity irrespective of ethnic origins remains sacrosanct. The need to respect the political preference of every resident, irrespective of tongue, tribe and faith remains sacrosanct. But none of these dearly held values justify […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Warri: Delta state governorship debate 2023 conducted by Arise television held in Warri on Wednesday with four governorship candidates participating. They are Great Ogboru of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Deacon Ken Pela of the Labour Party, LP, Chief Sunny Ofehe of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, and Chief Kenneth Gbagi […]

By Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto The Independent National Electoral Commission, SokotoState office has re-strategize with a view to ensure that the forthcoming Gubernatorial and state Assembly Elections are conclusive aside from being free, fair, and credible. The action followed the postponement of the 11th March Gubernatorial and state Assembly Elections to Saturday, March 18th 2023. The […]

 Trading activities on the equities market of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) extended losing streak on Wednesday, declining further by 0.42 per cent over investors profit-taking.

The Naira appreciated against the dollar on Wednesday, exchanging at N461.09 at the Investors’ and Exporters’ window. The rate represented an increase of 0.07 per cent, compared to the N461.42 it exchanged to the dollar on Tuesday. The open indicative rate closed at N461.30 to the dollar on Wednesday. An exchange rate of N462.11 to […]

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says 66 patients involved in the train-bus collision accident have been treated and discharged from five state public health facilities.

Abayomi disclosed this in a situation update about the accident on Wednesday in Lagos.

At least 10 former candidates for the House of Assembly and Abia South Senatorial District on the platform of Action Democratic Party (ADP) on Wednesday defected to the Labour Party (LP).

By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers under the aegis of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) have called on the incoming federal government to set specific deliverables to be accomplished within the first 100 days in office to ensure economic growth. Director General, MAN, Mr. Segun Ajayi-Kadir, stated the expectations of the manufacturers in a statement made […]

Voters in Katsina and Kaduna States have been assured that their votes in the forthcoming  governorship and house of assembly elections will be highly protected. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of Zone-14, Abdulrahman Ahmed, gave the assurance at a press briefing in Katsina on Wednesday. According to him, the briefing was to inform […]

 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Wednesday started the distribution of sensitive and non-sensitive election materials in Delta.

DSS arraigns four suspected terrorists in Ogun By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Department of State Services on Wednesday arraigned four suspected terrorists before a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The suspects; Aliu Abubabar, Abubakar Usman, Abubabar Amadu, Adamu Aliu were arrested on December 9, 2022. The suspects were arraigned for terrorism and […]

Ahead of the Governorship/House of Assembly election on March 18, the camp of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has received more defectors from the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The defectors from two PDP groups were received on Wednesday by the State APC Secretary, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite, at the party secretariat. The two […]

The Police Command in Ebonyi, on Wednesday said it has arrested no fewer than seven suspects in connection with the murder of Mr Igboke Ewa, a Traditional Ruler of Omege Village, Umuezeokaoha, in Ezza North local government area of the state. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen in Abakaliki by the Command’s […]

Fast-rising music act Ogunbanwo Olayemi,  better known as TMP Offisial is back with  ‘Jolly’, a lead single to his Astro Vibez 2 EP expected to drop soon. ‘Jolly’ radiates TMP’s signature style of blending afrobeat rhythms with catchy melodies and insightful lyrics. With the new song, the highly talented singer aims to showcase his growth […]

Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, urged the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)  across the state to carry all members along to ensure a resounding victory for the party in the March 18 gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.