Truck crushes Ondo VIO official to death, driver arrested
By Dayo Johnson, Akure A 35-year-old Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO), Adediji Sesan, has been crushed to death by a vehicle along Hospital Road, opposite Mega Primary School, Akure, the Ondo State capital. The driver of the vehicle, identified as 37-year-old Ayoade Idowu, has been arrested and detained by the police in connection with the incident. […]
2027: Bende monarchs reaffirm zoning pact, Kalu’s third-term bid faces hurdle
By Steve Oko The third-term ambition of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, may face a fresh political challenge following the reaffirmation of a 2019 zoning agreement by traditional rulers in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State. More than 27 traditional rulers from communities across the constituency gathered in Igbere on Friday to […]
Abia voters fume as INEC staff leave PVC centres
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Eligible voters in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday expressed anger and disappointment over their inability to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on the opening day of the nationwide collection exercise, following the absence of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at some designated centres. At Ugba Primary School, Umuahia, […]
2027: Olawepo-Hashim’s court victory rattles Adeleke faction
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – An Accord chieftain in Lagos State, Jagunmolu Moses, has described the court victory of Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as a major setback for the faction of the party aligned with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, amid questions over its decision to leave the presidential ticket vacant for the 2027 elections. Moses […]
Nigeria, Burkina Faso step up anti-terrorism cooperation
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Nigeria and Burkina Faso have pledged closer security cooperation and intelligence sharing to combat terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime threatening both countries and the wider West African region. The agreement also links security with economic development, as both countries seek to strengthen agricultural partnerships, improve livelihoods and create […]
2027: Zamfara ADC candidate vows to tackle insecurity
By Idris Salisu, Gusau The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara State, Alhaji Bulyaminu Yusuf Shinkafi, has pledged to tackle insecurity and restore peace in the state if elected governor in 2027. Shinkafi made the pledge on Thursday night during a campaign rally in Gusau, where he identified security as a […]
