Benue must reject ‘resurrected RUGA’ ranching plan — Iortyom
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State and the party’s 2027 State Assembly candidate for Mataa State Constituency, Chief Bemgba Iortyom, has rejected the Federal Government’s proposed National Ranching Policy, describing it as an attempt to revive the controversial RUGA settlement initiative previously rejected by the people […]
Osun Election: ICPC monitors polling units amid vote-buying allegations
By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) were deployed to Ejigbo on Saturday to monitor proceedings during the ongoing Osun governorship election. The anti-graft officials monitored activities at several polling units across the local government, including Unit 009, Ward 001; Unit 005, Ward 003; and Unit […]
Osun Election: Ruling party bigwigs rally against Adeleke — Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the political situation surrounding Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the ongoing governorship election as one in which the incumbent is facing a formidable opposition. Sani made the observation in a post on his X handle on Saturday as voters across the state cast their ballots to […]
Osun Election: Officer attempting to ease himself accidentally discharged tear gas — Police clarify
The Osun State Police Command has clarified reports surrounding the firing of tear gas in Modakeke Ward 10, Ife East Local Government Area, saying the incident resulted from the negligence of an officer who was attempting to ease himself. The command made the clarification in a statement posted on its X platform on Saturday, following […]
Chadian murder fugitive arrested in Kano, repatriated to face trial
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has arrested a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N’Djamena over the alleged murder of Nazik Mahamat Saleh. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the suspect was arrested in Kano […]
Osun election: APC, Accord supporters clash at deputy governor’s polling unit
The incident occurred when APC deputy governorship candidate, Benjamin Kayode Advert arrived at the polling unit.
Osimhen makes demands after Galatasaray win against Çorum
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has called on his teammates to raise their level and give their all on the pitch following their 2-2 draw against Çorum in the opening week of the Turkish Super Lig.
Osun Election: Hoodlums attack journalists as voting stops at ADC candidate’s unit in Ejigbo
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Journalists covering the ongoing Osun governorship election were attacked by hoodlums who stormed the polling unit of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Dr Najeem Salaam, in Ejigbo Local Government Area. The incident occurred at Polling Unit 4, Ward 4, where voting was reportedly disrupted after the hoodlums arrived at the […]
Court jails Adamawa burglar three years, accomplices seven years each
The Adamawa State Police Command says it has secured the conviction of three persons for housebreaking, theft and receiving stolen property. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, disclosed this in a statement in Yola. Yahaya-Nguroje said the conviction followed a complaint by Ahmad Aliyu of Rumde Ward, Jimeta, in Yola North Local Government […]
Video: ‘Whoever does not vote appropriately…’ — Fadahunsi sounds warning
The remarks have drawn condemnation from the Imole Campaign Council, which accused the senator of attempting to intimidate voters and influence their choices at the polls.
Osun Election: Oyebamiji’s wife confident of husband’s victory
The wife of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun, Dr Sekinah Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence that her husband, Bola Oyebamiji, will emerge victorious in the ongoing governorship election. Oyebamiji spoke shortly after casting her ballot at Ward 9, Unit 003, AUD Primary School, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area, on Saturday. She […]
