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INEC begins accreditation of observers for Edo, Ondo governorship elections

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

The Independent National Electoral Commission has mandated accredited organisations to upload personal details and photographs of their field observers via its portal in preparation for the 2024 Edo and Ondo State Governorship elections. This was made known in a post signed by its Chairman, information and Voter Education Committee, Sam...

Enact law to stop govs from conducting LG elections – Group urges NASS

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A pan-African students’ movement, under the aegis of the Progressive Students’ Movement, PSM, on Monday urged the National Assembly to enact a law that would stop governors from conducting local government elections. President of PSM, Bestman Okereafor, said in a statement in Enugu that it was imperative to make the...

Tribunal sacks Sokoto Rep, Yabo Danmaje

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

The National and State Houses of Assembly election petitions tribunal sitting in Sokoto has sacked Umar Yusuf Yabo Danmaje, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yabo/Shagari Federal Constituency of Sokoto State. In a unanimous judgement read by the Tribunal chairman, Justice Ashu A. Ewah, on Monday, the court...

US judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A United States judge has dismissed the case against former President Donald Trump over his handling of classified documents. Judge Aileen Cannon stated that the way that Special Counsel Jack Smith was appointed was improper. Recall that Trump had faced charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into his...

JAMB cancels aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced that it has shelved the conduct of aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates. The Board instead said that other placement criteria will be considered for Direct Entry admissions. JAMB announced this on Monday in a post on its official X...

Court adjourns suit against Oba of Benin to Oct 17

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

A Benin High Court on Monday adjourned the case brought against the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II by two suspended Benin Enigie (Dukes) until October 17. The two suspended Enigie of Evbuobanosa and Egbaen Siluko Dukedoms in Benin Kingdom, Prof Gregory Akenzua and Chief Edomwonyi Ogiegbaen, filed the suit...

Lawyer condemns amended Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, says it’s targeted at Ladoja

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

An Ibadan-based legal practitioner, Barrister Abiodun Amole, has condemned the newly amended 2023 Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration. The legal practitioner also described the amendment as discriminatory and vindictive. Amole spoke in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. According to reports, some sections of the 2023 Olubadan chieftaincy declaration were...

Obaseki sacks Health Commissioner, Alli

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State on Monday approved the disengagement of the Commissioner for Health, Dr Samuel Alli, with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, made the disclosure in a statement issued in Benin. Ogie also announced the appointment of Dr Roland Igbinoba as the...

Royal Father, Alhaji Bambado II Bags Man Of Peace Award

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

By Augustine Aminu The President General, Global Peace Movement International, UK Dr Mike Uyi has conferred on his Highness Alhaji Mohammad Abubakar Bambado ll Sarkin Fulani Lagos, an international peace award as ‘A MAN OF PEACE ‘ During the presentation of the award ceremony in the monach’s palace in Lagos, Uyi...

‘Pure package’ – 2Baba reacts to assassination attempt on Donald Trump

NewsDeskNgJul 15, 2024July 15, 20240

Nigerian singer, 2Baba, has insinuated that the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump was staged. Earlier reported that Trump escaped assassination at his presidential rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The FBI identified 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks as the “subject involved” in the attempted assassination of Trump. Despite security...

Kano North Group Rejects Alleged Plot To Replace Barau Jibrin, Backs Re-election

Tinubu Hails Mike Adenuga At 73, Praises Business Legacy And Philanthropy

Fubara Assures Completion Of Creek Road Market By January 2027

INEC begins accreditation of observers for Edo, Ondo governorship elections

Enact law to stop govs from conducting LG elections – Group urges NASS

Tribunal sacks Sokoto Rep, Yabo Danmaje

US judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case

JAMB cancels aptitude test for 2024 Direct Entry candidates

Court adjourns suit against Oba of Benin to Oct 17

Lawyer condemns amended Olubadan Chieftaincy Declaration, says it’s targeted at Ladoja

Obaseki sacks Health Commissioner, Alli

Royal Father, Alhaji Bambado II Bags Man Of Peace Award

‘Pure package’ – 2Baba reacts to assassination attempt on Donald Trump