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The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Tuesday declared his support for the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi’s decision to appeal the verdict of the presidential election petitions tribunal at the Supreme Court. The five-member panel led by Justice Hassan Tsammani had on September 6 dismissed the LP candidate’s petition challenging President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the February 25 election for …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a South African, Erasmus Jean-Pierre, over an alleged attempt to export 2.6kg of methamphetamine through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the 29-year-old was arrested on August 23 while heading …

The League of Civil Society Group (LCSG), has passed a vote of confidence on the permanent secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Adesola Olusade. The group, in a statement by Ambassador Mohammed Basah, its National Coordinator, said it came to the decision based on “compelling and conclusive” findings. “Following a series of allegations of administrative and financial misappropriation …

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, condemned the rigging of Presidential election in Zimbabwe by the ruling ZANU-PF party.  Frank in a statement in Abuja, also accused the Heads of State and Governments of the African Union and indeed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) of eerie silence …

A combined team of the Nigerian Army and operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS), on Friday, thwarted a planned attack by terrorists in Gezawa local government area of Kano State, while two insurgents were arrested during the operation. The Director, Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu, who announced the development in a statement, said five AK 47 rifles, five …

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Sunday promised to undertake comprehensive reforms in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and three other agencies in the ministry to enhance their operational capabilities. In a public address in Abuja, the minister listed the other agencies to include the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCOs), the Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Security and Civil …

The controversial Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola aka Naira Marley has declared his readiness to return to Nigeria to assist the police in the ongoing investigation into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba better known as Mohbad. Naira Marley, who is the chief executive officer of Marlian Records, is one of the persons mentioned in the death of the 27-year-old …

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a significant step towards bolstering the operational capabilities of the Nigerian Army Aviation with the approval for the acquisition of an initial fleet of 12 MD 530F Cayuse Attack Helicopters. This strategic decision, which marks a milestone in the full operationalization of the Nigerian Army (NA) Aviation, is aimed at addressing the pressing …

Property investment in Nigeria has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the country’s growing population, urbanization, and potential for high returns. Lagos, the commercial capital, is a particularly popular location for property investment. However, the Nigerian real estate market can be complex due to a number of factors, including land ownership disputes, regulatory challenges, and infrastructure gaps. Before …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed dates for the 2024 governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. The INEC National Commissioner and chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, said the elections would take place on September 21, 2024, and November 16, 2024, respectively. He said …