Story Summary: INEC Chairman’s Appeal: Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of INEC, has called on the ICPC and EFCC to focus on tackling vote buying in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election. Need for Coordination: During a meeting with the Inter-Agency…
Story Summary: TUC President’s Assertion: Festus Osifo, President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has stated that the high cost of petrol is due to the devaluation of the naira rather than the removal of the fuel subsidy. Impact of…
Story Summary: Non-Academic Staff Union of Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic escalated their strike by barricading all gates to the institution, demanding a 65-year retirement age. Students and lecturers were blocked from entering the campus, disrupting early morning lectures. The union…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, warned that signing the Peace Accord alone does not guarantee a peaceful Edo governorship election. Yakubu emphasised the importance of political parties and candidates committing to the implementation of the Peace Accord. He…
Story Summary: Seventeen out of 18 political parties contesting the September 21, 2024, Edo governorship election signed a peace accord, while the PDP declined. The PDP’s state chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi, refused to sign in protest over the detention of 10…
Story Summary: The Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) has criticised Borno State and federal authorities for their failure to prevent the severe flooding in Maiduguri caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam on September 10, 2024. EDEN’s Executive Director, Chima…
Story Summary: INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu announced court-ordered changes to the Edo Governorship election candidates list, replacing Labour Party’s running mate and adding the National Rescue Movement (NRM) to the ballot. The announcements were made during a stakeholders’ meeting, which…
Story Summary: Edo Police Warned Against Partisanship: The Edo State Police Command has been urged to maintain neutrality ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial election, with concerns raised over potential bias. Edo Movement for the Masses Issues Caution: In a…
Amidst the bustling streets and lively markets of Agbado Okeodo, a voice of wisdom and experience rises, championing a cause close to his heart. Sola Adeboye, a sexagenarian with a lifetime of insights, is a beacon for family planning in…
Story Summary: Nnimmo Bassey Receives 2024 Wallenberg Medal: The global environmental activist and Executive Director of HOMEF is honoured with the prestigious award by the University of Michigan. Historic Lecture: Bassey is set to become the first Nigerian to deliver…
