News

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the President of planning to rig the September 21 governorship election in Edo State in favor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The state party chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, who made the allegations in a statement on Saturday, claimed that the President had disbursed $2 million to the …

  Venezuela says it has arrested six foreigners, including a U.S. Navy SEAL, in an alleged plot to “destabilize” the country, which has been in crisis since disputed elections earlier this year. Venezuelan authorities showed images of confiscated rifles that they said were part of an alleged plot to “destabilize” the country at a press conference on September 14. Venezuelan …

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum said he was deeply worried that imprisoned Boko Haram terrorists, ISWAP commanders, bandit kingpins and other dangerous terrorists may have escaped from Maiduguri correctional centre following the severe flooding that hit the state capital due to the collapse of the Alau Dam. Recall that the over 40-year-old dam collapsed last Tuesday, causing the worst flood …

Argentine forward Lionel Messi marked his return from injury with two goals and an assist to help Inter Miami to a 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union. Messi has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Argentina’s win over Colombia in the Copa America final in July. The injury kept him out of this month’s World Cup qualifiers, which they …

President Bola Tinubu on Saturday commended the military for successful operations against bandits in the North West. The President in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the successes recorded in the military operations provided further assurance that the security forces were capable of securing the country. The operation follows up on President …

Police officers have killed five suspected bandits in Taraba State. The state Commissioner of Police, David Iloyonomon, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday in Jalingo. He said the operation, carried out in collaboration with a truth advocacy group in the state, followed the kidnapping of four people in Komi village in Ardo-Kola local government area by gunmen. CP added that …

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a delegation of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to Edo State for a final campaign rally ahead of next weekend’s governorship election in the state. Other APC leaders at the rally held in Benin City were Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Ganduje, state governors and many others. In …

President Bola Tinubu will return to his country after his visit to China and the UK on Sunday. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement on Saturday night. The president left Abuja for China on August 29 and met his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping in Beijing on September 2. READ …

CALL TO ACTION: EDO STATE DESERVES A FUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT by Vice President Shettima Earlier today, I had the privilege of attending the grand finale of the gubernatorial campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benin City, Edo State. Addressing the gathering at the University of Benin Sports Complex, I urged the people of Edo State to vote for Senator …

At least 41 people died in a boat accident in Gummi town, Gummi local government area, Zamfara State on Saturday. The Director of Emergency at the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA), Hassan Dauran, confirmed the incident to journalists in Gusau. He said the boat was carrying 53 people including children when it capsized. 12 passengers were rescued alive by …