Ekiti poll: Group urges political parties, electorate to shun violence, vote buying
The Nigeria Civil Society (NCS) Situation Room has urged political parties and the electorate in Ekiti to shun acts of violence, vote buying and selling […]
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AEDC takeover: Parties disagree over appointment of mediator
Parties in the controversial takeover of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) on Thursday disagreed over appointment of a mediator in the bid to settle […]
Party primaries: Gbajabiamila rues delegate system
Rep Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker, House of Representatives, has rued the delegate system used in conducting political parties’ primary elections to elect candidates to fly the […]
Summer festivals, parties could further spread monkeypox, WHO warns
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of a possible further spread of monkeypox at festivals and big events planned for this summer in Europe. […]
Youth group tasks parties’ delegates on credible candidates
Noble Youths Mass Support Association (NYMSA), a youth group, has called on delegates of all political parties to vote for credible candidates at their parties’ […]
ASUU strike: Stakeholders say insensitivity by parties linger strike
Mixed reactions have greeted the extension of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike by another 12 weeks.Some stakeholders in the sector have condemned the […]
Nwabufo: Zone presidential ticket to axis of competence,not ethnicity
Fredrick Nwabufo, columnist and journalist, has asked political parties to zone their presidential tickets based on the “geography of competence and character”, rather than ethnicity […]
2023: Rep tasks electorate on candidates, not parties
By EricJames Ochigbo Rep. Abejide Leke (ADC-Kogi), has advised Nigerians to vote for credible candidates with great qualities and not political parties in the 2023 […]
2023 elections: INEC solicits cooperation of political parties
By Aminu Garko The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Niger, Prof. Sam Egwu, on Monday, urged political parties to cooperate with the Independent National Electoral […]
AEDC takeover: Parties agree to settle out of court
By Taiye Agbaje Plaintiffs in the controversial takeover of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) have resolved to settle the matter out of court. The News Agency of […]
Court fixes Nov. 29 to hear suit filed by Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife
A Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed Nov. 29 to hear a suit filed by Precious Chikwendu against her ex-husband, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode. The court […]
Anambra: See final list of guber candidates INEC released
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has released the final list of candidates for the gubernatorial election in Anambra.(See graphics below) This was part of […]
Court adjourns suit challenging Atiku’s eligibility to contest presidency
The Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit seeking to challenge former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s eligibility to vie for the office of the […]
Zoning political offices will ensure equity, fairness– PDP Chieftain
Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, says zoning of political offices in the country will ensure equity and […]
My husband is an unrepentant adulterer, he slept with my sister – Woman seeking divorce tells court
A 57- year-old trader, Mrs Chima Udemi, told an Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Wednesday that husband, Tobechukwu, was an unrepentant adulterer who has […]
Court dissolves 15-year-old marriage over adultery
An Ekiti Customary court sitting in Ikole-Ekiti on Tuesday dissolved a 15-year-old marriage between Mr Abiodun Omotoyinbo and his wife, Taiwo on grounds of adultery. […]
LG polls: KADSIECOM distributes sensitive materials
The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM), on Friday commenced distribution of sensitive materials to respective Local Government Areas in the State ahead of Saturday’s […]
My wife wants to divorce me over N300 green beans – Trader tells court
A trader, Jamilu Yakubu, on Tuesday told a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, that his wife approached the court seeking divorce because […]
Man ends marriage over wife’s alleged witchcraft
An Igando Customary Court in Lagos on Tuesday dissolved the 29-year- old marriage of a 60-year-old trader, Mr Femi Olatunde, who accused his wife of […]
PSG, Man City top favourites as Leo Messi quits FC Barcelona
The news that Leo Messi would leave FC Barcelona stunned the world Thursday.Hours after Barcelona confirmed the exit of their star player, speculations have also […]
My husband beats, starves me, divorce seeking Woman tells court
A housewife, Hadiza Jibril, who accused her husband, Aliyu, of beating her has begged a Sharia Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna State to dissolve […]
KADSIECOM shifts date of Council polls a second time
Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KADSIECOM) has shifted the date of conduct of Council polls in the state, from Aug. 14, to Sept. 4. Mrs […]
LASIEC issues Certificates of Return to 57 LG chairmen-elect, denies malpractices
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) on Tuesday presented Certificates of Return to the 57 council chairmen elected in last Saturday’s local government election […]
Court dissolves 22-year-old marriage over abandonment
A Jos Central Area Court sitting in Kasuwan Nama, on Thursday dissolved a 22-year-old marriage between Nuratu Shehu and her estranged husband, Abdulganiyu Olayekan, on […]
Court orders internet fraudster to wash toilets for 60 days
An FCT High Court, sitting in Kubwa, on Monday ordered a 21- year-old student, Innocent Destiny who attempted to cheat male clients on WE chat […]