NBC sanctions 25 broadcast stations for announcing fake election results, other infractions
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has confirmed that it sanctioned 25 broadcast stations while 16 others were given final warning over the 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections coverage. The Director General of the NBC, Balarabe Ilelah, who disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday also warned broadcast stations to adhere strictly […]
Over 12million cyber-attacks recorded during 2023 presidential election — Nigerian government
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, has revealed that during the presidential election, a total of 12,988,978 attacks from within and outside Nigeria were recorded. According to the minister, Isa Pantami, daily threats to public websites and portals totalled 1,550,000, with the figure rising to 6,997,277 on the presidential and […]
Nigeria’s NCDC confirms 40 new cases of Lassa fever infections, five deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC has confirmed 40 new Lassa fever infections and five deaths in one week, spanning 27 February to 5 March. According to the latest situation report published on its website on Tuesday for week nine, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 59 in week eight to 40 […]
Terrorists kill 18 residents in fresh attacks in Katsina
No fewer than 18 villagers have been killed and several injured as vigilantes clashed again with terrorists who invaded Kankara communities in Katsina State. The hoodlums had earlier on Friday attended the wedding party (Walima) of one of their kingpins, identified as ‘Mai Katifa Mutuwa’ at Majifa Village, but stayed back in the neighbourhood till […]
How political thugs made attempts on my life in Lagos – Labour Party governorship candidate
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has alleged death threats and assassination attempts on his life. Rhodes-Vivour, in an interview on Arise TV on Sunday, revealed that some gunmen suspected to be political thugs attacked some of his allies in the Epe Local Government Area of the state on Saturday. […]
ISWAP terrorists attack Nigerian police base in Borno, kill officer
The Nigeria Police Force personnel in Borno State have reportedly repelled an attack by some suspected members of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) in North Eastern Magumeri, Borno State. According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, a policeman was killed during the attack. A source close […]
No political party was behind fire incident at Lagos spare parts market – Governor Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given an order to the state agencies to investigate the Akere Spare Parts Market fire incident. This was according to a statement made available to newsmen by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, while condoling with traders who lost their goods during the […]
IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu may hire new lawyers over continued detention
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is reportedly planning to reshuffle his legal team over his continued detention in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody by the Nigerian government, sources have said. As a commencement of the overhauling of the legal team, Kanu held a meeting with one […]
Another June 12 crisis may happen if we cancel Tinubu’s election – Presidency
Despite the irregularities and harsh criticisms of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the Muhammadu Buhari presidency has insisted that the results of the February 25 Presidential and National Assembly elections will stand until otherwise proven in court. It also ruled out the possibility of annulling the presidential elections, as was done on June 12, 1993, […]
Court orders release of businessman detained by DSS since April 2021
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate release of Mr. Emeka Ngornadi, a businessman who was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) in April 2021. Justice H.E. Maha while delivering judgment in the fundamental rights suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/994/2021 and filed by his lawyer, Barr Festus Ogun, condemned the […]
