Nigerian troops of Sector 3 Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) on 10 April 2023 rescued a seven-year-old girl, Yakura Jalori, who was kidnapped by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.MNJTF spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Kamarudeen Adegoke in a statement said the troops, who were on a fighting patrol, engaged the terrorists
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Factional Chairman of the Labour Party, Bashir Apapa, has declared the Asaba National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party as illegal, and that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi not qualified to rule the country.The group said it had access to a letter of invitation to the Asaba NEC meeting
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared incumbent governor Ahmadu Fintiri as the winner of the Adamawa State governorship election.The Returning Officer, Muhammed Melee, declared Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party winner on Tuesday after polling 430,861 votes to defeat his major counterpart Aisha Binani of the All Progressives Congress
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, to arrest and prosecute its Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa State, Hudu Yunusa Ari.INEC also resolved to write the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, with a view to
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The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division has set aside the judgement of a Federal High Court, delivered by Justice Lambo Akanbi, which awarded the sum of N45, 119,933.00 against the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over its refusal to allow a firm, Best Quality Products and Marketing Ltd usage
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has told the National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia that voters in parts of Abia North where election did not hold on February 25 intentionally stayed away from the polls.The commission in written response through its Counsel, Sylvester Elema, SAN to the
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, declined to hear an ex-parte application the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Adamawa State governorship election, Senator Aisha Dahiru Ahmed, filed for an order to halt further action concerning the ongoing election in the state.Recall that Senator Aisha
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the expulsion of former Gombe State Governor, Senator Danjuma Goje from the party.Goje was expelled on Tuesday for alleged anti-party activities according to a statement by the APC chairman in Kashere ward, Akko local government area, Tanimu Abdullahi.The ward chairman accused Goje of
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Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Enugu State has distanced itself from the alleged rejection of results of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in Enugu State by a group of faceless bishops in Umuahia, Abia State.The association said the purported bishops did not represent the Christian community and condemned
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President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated with Nollywood Actor, Bob-Manuel Obidimma Udoku on his 60th birthday, April 18, 2023, rejoicing with the entertainment industry, particularly Nollywood, where the notable actor has held sway for many years, featuring in more than 200 movies.Buhari in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina
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