The Resident Electoral Commissioner in Cross River State, Prof Gabriel Yomeri, has confirmed that the INEC ad hoc staff, Miss Glory Effiom Essien, who was hit by a bullet from suspected militants is now recuperating at University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
Year: 2023
JUST-IN: Ballot Box Snatcher Shot Dead By Soldiers In Benue
An unidentified man has been shot dead by soldiers at a polling unit in Gboko South, Gboko local government area of Benue State after he snatched a ballot box during the ongoing Governorship and State House of Assembly elections on Saturday.
Emirates Rules Out Return To Nigeria, Says CBN Yet To Release 50% Of Trapped Funds
Emirate Airline has ruled out return to Nigeria for the meantime, saying the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) was yet to make available 50% of the amount approved for clearing within the backlog of it trapped fund.
What I’ll do if Tinubu invites me into his govt – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he would not accept any offer to be part of Bola Tinubu’s Government of National Unity.
Police Invite Former Nigerian Governor, Deputy Over Alleged Murder, Kidnapping, Arson
The police in Imo State, South-east Nigeria, have invited a former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha, and the spokesperson of the Coalition of United Political Parties, Ikenga Ugochinyere, over alleged murder, kidnapping and arson cases.
Nollywood Actress Urges Ladies To Desist From Dating Married Men
Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar, has urged ladies to desist from dating married men, saying leaving a quality life of being responsible with good moral virtues is the best life.
Banks Dispense Old Naira Notes As Acceptability Grows In Lagos
Following the directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Monday that the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes remain legal tender and would be in circulation concurrently with the new notes till December 31, 2023, commercial banks have begun dispensing the old notes through their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs).
All Documents Will Be Provided – INEC To Peter Obi’s Legal Team
he Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has assured the legal team of the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that all documents used during the February 25 election would be made available for inspection.
Pro-Tinubu Protesters Caution Atiku, Peter Obi Against Intimidating Judiciary, INEC
Protesters under the auspices of The Natives, have cautioned the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and that of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, against cowing the judiciary and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into doing their bidding on the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
JUST-IN: Ex-Super Falcons Coach, Ismaila Mabo, Is Dead
The Nigeria's football family has been thrown into mourning on Monday after news of the death of former Super Falcons coach, Ismaila Mabo.
Protest Rocks Ebonyi Community Over Killing Of Councillor By Gunmen
Protest has erupted in Okposi community of Ohaozara local government area of Ebonyi State following the brutal and gruesome murder of a 45-year-old Councilor representing Echara Ward 2 Okposi, Mr. Ogbonnaya Ugwu, by yet-to-be identified gunmen.
Gunmen Invade Abuja Estate, Kidnap 9 Residents
Gunmen numbering about 20 on Friday night at about 11:30pm invaded Grow Homes Estate along Kuchibiyi in the Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and kidnapped about nine residents of the Estate including women and children.
Teenager Shoots 3-Year-Old Girl To Death In Ogun
A 13-year-old boy has allegedly shot a three-year-old girl to death at Kukudi Village, Imasayi in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun.
Abuja Monarch Slumps, Dies In Palace
The traditional ruler of Yaba Chiefdom in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, is dead.