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Underage voters, parents will be arrested for electoral fraud – INEC

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

erage voters, parents will be arrested for electoral fraud – INECJanuary 2, 2023 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said underage voters and parents of all ineligible voters will be arrested for aiding and abetting electoral fraud in the 2023 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter...

Soludo reacts to killing of Obosi PG, several others in Anambra

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has reacted to the killing of the President General of Obosi Community, Hon Ike Okolo on January 2, 2023. Okolo was gunned down by suspected cultists in his car in Obosi community. One other person was also reportedly killed, with his face shattered, making...

5 killed, four injured as driver rams into party in Oyo community

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

No fewer than five persons lost their lives in Oyo community when a car rammed into a group of friends at a party, according to reports. About four other persons also sustained various degrees of injuries during the incident. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, 1st of...

Why we beat Liverpool 3-1 – Brentford coach, Thomas Frank

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

Brentford manager, Thomas Frank has explained why his team defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the Premier League tie on Monday night. Frank said that Brentford defeated Liverpool at the Gtech Community Stadium because of his players’ attitude, effort, hard work and togetherness. The 49-year-old Danish gaffer watched The Bees defeat Jurgen...

PRESIDENCY 2023: Obasanjo praised for advocating power shift to youth

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

The Movement for Election of President of Igbo Extraction has commended ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo for advocating power shift to the youth ahead of the 2023 election. The group hailed the former Head of State for endorsing Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. A statement by the Convener, Vincent Ezekwueme...

Missing govt asset: Osun Senator, Oriolowo demands public apology

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

Senator Adelere Oriolowo has debunked allegations that he illegally took possession of items belonging to the Osun State Government. Oriolowo, who is the Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District, described the allegations as a blatant falsehood, a naked display of recklessness, sacrilegious dereliction of truth and unjustifiable character assassination. While...

Group rejects Obasanjo’s imposition of Obi on youths, says bloody ex-dictator ‘unfit’ to advise Nigerians

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

The Patriotic Youth Front of Nigeria (PYFN) has rejected former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s imposition of the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi; his preferred choice for president in next month’s election on Nigerian youths. Recall that the ex-president in an open letter to young Nigerians on Sunday, urged the...

Why Obasanjo won’t stop attacking Buhari – Presidency

NewsDeskNgJan 3, 2023January 3, 20230

The Presidency says former President Olusegun Obasanjo will not stop attacking President Muhammadu Buhari because he is jealous of Buhari’s achievements. Malam Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman gave four reasons for the unjustifiable attacks on Buhari by Obasanjo, saying ”the ex-president won’t stop being jealous of anyone who beats him...

2022: Stakeholders in disaster management rate NEMA high on interventions

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2023January 2, 20230

Some stakeholders in disaster management have rated the National Emergency Management Agency highly on interventions. The stakeholders, under the auspices of Disaster Management Situation Room came to this conclusion after an online appraisal. In a statement by its President Dr. Maxwell Ogar, the group said NEMA has risen to the...

Bandits abduct retired army officer, others in Zamfara

NewsDeskNgJan 2, 2023January 2, 20230

Armed bandits, on Sunday evening, abducted Col. Lawal Rabi’u Yandoto (rtd) on his way to Yandoto, his home town in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, from Gusau, the state capital. A source told newsmen that the bandits also kidnapped two of his children and two other people...

ONSA, Army, DSS Neutralize Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Kabiru in Kogi

Nigeria Renews Backing For South Sudan Peace, Seeks Machar’s Release

FCT Council Polls: ADC Slams Wike Over ‘War’ Remark

Underage voters, parents will be arrested for electoral fraud – INEC

Soludo reacts to killing of Obosi PG, several others in Anambra

5 killed, four injured as driver rams into party in Oyo community

Why we beat Liverpool 3-1 – Brentford coach, Thomas Frank

PRESIDENCY 2023: Obasanjo praised for advocating power shift to youth

Missing govt asset: Osun Senator, Oriolowo demands public apology

Group rejects Obasanjo’s imposition of Obi on youths, says bloody ex-dictator ‘unfit’ to advise Nigerians

Why Obasanjo won’t stop attacking Buhari – Presidency

2022: Stakeholders in disaster management rate NEMA high on interventions

Bandits abduct retired army officer, others in Zamfara