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 […]
Over 200 Cyber attacks recorded during Nigerian presidential election
An Information and Communications Technology Services provider owned by the Nigerian Government, Galaxy Backbone Limited has revealed that the government blocked over 200 cyberattacks on February 25, 2023, during the presidential and national assembly elections. The Managing Director of the company, Prof. Muhammad Abubakar, made the disclosure at the opening session of a two-day ministerial […]
Nigerian police ban use of dogs, other pets at polling units in Saturday’s elections
The Nigeria Police Force has banned the use and open display of dogs and other pets by electorates at polling units during elections. This was contained in a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Tuesday. Adejobi said such actions contradict the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 and other laws […]
Bandits attack Zamfara police headquarters, kill DPO, two officers
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of a division in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, a sergeant and one vigilante were killed on Saturday night when bandits attacked the headquarters of the local government area. It was reported that armed bandits in their numbers stormed the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area on […]
Atiku to INEC chairman: You are a failure; you messed up presidential elections
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has lambasted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for promising to deliver credible governorship elections by ensuring that INEC staff members found to be negligent during the presidential election would be barred from engaging in the March 11 governorship […]
APC demands resignation of Malami, Emefiele after Supreme Court ruled on Naira policy
Following the Supreme Court’s decision on the Buhari government’s controversial cashless policy, which has subjected Nigerians to untold hardships, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has demanded the immediate resignation of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation AGF, Abubakar Malami, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin […]
If Atiku, Peter Obi had worked together, APC would have been defeated – Ogun gov candidate
At least ten political parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State said they have joined forces against Governor Dapo Abiodun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the March 11 governorship poll. It was learnt that the other parties include: Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA), Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Peoples […]
Trial of Nigerian former Accountant-General, Idris for N109billion fraud continues
The missing statement of the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris, on Wednesday stalled his trial. Idris is on trial for corruption and misappropriation to the tune of N109 billion. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on October 27, 2022, re-arraigned Idris on 13 counts bordering on alleged misappropriation of the […]
Nigerian House of reps leader, Doguwa arraigned in court over killings during elections
The Kano State Police Command has arraigned the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa in court for allegedly being involved in the killing of three individuals during last Saturday’s polls He was also accused of burning the secretariat of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal […]
Senator Ubah Declared Winner of Anambra South Senatorial Election
Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, has been declared the winner of the Anambra South Senatorial District election held on 25th February 2023 by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The election umpire made the announcement through the Returning Officer for the Anambra South Senatorial District election, Professor Ebele Nwokoye .The results […]
