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The Bayelsa East Women Solidarity Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has raised a red flag over what they claim to be a clandestine plan by some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the senatorial district.  The PDP Women Group alleged that there is an orchestrated scheme to divert election materials, particularly result sheets, ahead of the …

The full list of Nigeria’s 23-man sqaud for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe has been released by the Super Eagles handlers. The head coach Jose Peseiro unveiled the squad for this month’s Group C ties on Thursday and it was posted on the Super Eagles X (formerly Twitter). While Bayer Leverkusen England-born star Nathan Tella got …

The Nigeria Police Force has declared that the three senatorial districts in Bayelsa State are politically volatile, just as residents of the state go to the polls tomorrow (Saturday) in the off-cycle governorship election. The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) supervising South-South zone, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, made the declaration during a meeting with election stakeholders at the Police Officers’ Mess in …

Some students and ex-students of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) under the aegis of the Students Solidarity Group Against Fee Hike have condemned the new method of extortion in the university where students paid N25,000 cash and issued receipts for only N9,000. The student group, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the new extortion of new students which is …

The first female army major general in Nigeria, Aderonke Kale, has answered the final call at the age of 84. Kale died in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday, November 8. She was also the first to command the Nigerian Army Medical Corps. Kale was born on July 31, 1939. Her father was a pharmacist while her mother was a teacher. …

Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Thursday, severely condemned the misuse of tax breaks and exemptions. The speaker also pointed out that people who abuse tax waivers are sabotaging the economy and must be stopped. The Speaker made these comments at the inauguration of the Ad-hoc committee, which has been tasked with looking into claims of …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has applauded Nigerians for their commitment to nation building and loyalty to the country despite the numerous challenges that has bedevilled the nation since independence. In his message to commemorate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary, Jonathan said Nigerians have been loyal to the country “in the face of the modest successes and developmental challenges the nation has …

Ardova Plc a Nigerian integrated energy company has announced that Olu Adeosun, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be exiting the Company to pursue new interests and opportunities. Olu’s resignation as CEO, is effective today 31 August 2023, but he has committed to remaining involved with the activities of the company till 31 December 2023 to ensure a seamless transition …

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Bayelsa State, CellHub, an election management team, which has engaged in series of activities towards the election, has commended the performance of the security agencies involved in the pre-election operations, particularly the Military. This is even as the team has identified some security flashpoints in the State that may cause mayhem during the polls. …

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu on Sunday October 1, 2023 announced salary increase for junior federal government workers as a way to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy. Tinubu who disclosed this in his address on Nigeria’s 63rd Independence anniversary said the provisional minimum wage increase will be N25, 000, and will be effected in the next six months. …