Missing South-East youths: Lawyers demand trial or release
— Seek international intervention over prolonged detention By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A coalition of legal practitioners representing families of detained and missing persons in the South-East has called on the Federal Government to either charge detainees to court and prosecute them or release those against whom there is insufficient evidence. The lawyers also appealed […]
Osun Election: IPAC tasks Adeleke on inclusive governance
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Osun State chapter, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, urging him to ensure equitable distribution of resources, appointments and development projects across the state. IPAC, in a congratulatory statement signed by its state chairman, Dr Tosin Odeyemi of the Democratic Leadership Alliance, also commended […]
American actress Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, an actress known for her roles in popular TV series “Heroes” and “Nashville,” has died aged 36, according to media reports.
Many defect to Bauchi APC amid leadership crisis
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The influx of more than 11,000 new members into the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bauchi State has been overshadowed by the absence of several prominent party leaders at a reception held on Saturday at the Azare Township Stadium. The event was organised to formally receive the defectors from various political […]
Why I resigned as Edo Speaker – Agbebaku
“If he (Gov Okpebholo) has a decision contrary to giving his government a peaceful trade deal, I think I have no choice but to obey his decision”
‘Election not a do-or-die affair’, Bala Mohammed says after casting vote
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has urged political actors and contestants in the state to accept the outcome of the election in good faith, stressing that elections should not be treated as a do-or-die affair. The governor spoke after casting his vote at Polling Unit 008, Bakin Dutse, at […]
