The Ondo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has upheld Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s victory in the November 2024 election, dismissing all five petitions filed by opposition parties, including the PDP, SDP, and ADC, as baseless and unmeritorious. The PDP’s claims of certificate forgery, electoral irregularities, and over-voting were struck out or dismissed due to lack of…
For those heading to Lagos from Magboro this evening, it’s advisable to avoid the Kara Ram Market area. Heavy congestion caused by market activities has resulted in serious traffic stretching close to Warewa. The gridlock is also affecting commuters coming from Lagos due to a blocked U-turn, with traffic almost reaching Otedola Bridge. Traffic officers…
The Commission previously published the personal details of candidates selected through party primaries for the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election. Sixteen political parties submitted their candidates’ particulars (Form EC9) by the deadline of 6:00 pm on Monday, 12th May 2025. Under Section 33 of the Electoral Act 2022, political parties may replace candidates who voluntarily…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Benue State on Tuesday to address escalating insecurity following a series of deadly attacks by armed herders and militias. During his visit, he held a private meeting with Governor Hyacinth Alia in Makurdi. In a statement posted on his X account, Governor Alia said Oluyede’s…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Mokwa, Niger State, to assess the aftermath of a devastating flood that claimed over 200 lives, destroyed homes, and displaced hundreds of residents.
South Korea’s newly elected President, Lee Jae-myung, assumed office on Wednesday with a pledge to reach out to North Korea and heal national divisions, following a snap election triggered by his predecessor’s declaration of martial law. In his first public remarks, the center-left leader promised to pursue peace on the Korean Peninsula, stating: “No matter…
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has issued a stern warning to federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, stating that any satellite campus established without prior approval from their respective regulatory bodies — the NUC, NBTE, and NCCE — will face strict sanctions. In a memo dated May 30, 2025, addressed to the heads…
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has appointed 11 new permanent secretaries. The announcement was made in a brief government statement released on Tuesday in Port Harcourt and signed by the Acting Head of Service, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi Brown. According to the statement, the swearing-in ceremony will be conducted at a…
On June 3, 2025, President Bola Tinubu awarded Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) during a ceremony in Lagos. The honour recognises Gates’ long-standing contributions to global health and development, particularly in Nigeria. Gates is in the country to meet with federal…
Saudi authorities have urged Hajj pilgrims to stay in their tents between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday during the peak heat hours due to soaring temperatures. Hajj Minister Tawfiq al-Rabiah advised pilgrims to avoid leaving their tents during this time to reduce the risk of heat exhaustion, especially on the Day of Arafat…
