Election: Violence in Kogi, Bayelsa; journalists attacked by thugs
Thugs suspected to belong one of the political parties contesting in the Governorship and National Assembly elections in Kogi, have allegedly attacked Mr Sam Egwu of the Leadership newspaper and…
Alleged N17.5bn scam rocks Bayelsa, APC invites EFCC, NFIU to probe
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate an alleged diversion of N17.5 billion by the Bayelsa Government. Mr Yekini Nabena,…
INEC raises red flag on violence in Kogi, Bayelsa Guber elections, cautions politicians
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has delivered all non-sensitive materials for the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The commission also raised red flag on the…
INEC Fixes Nov. 2, For Kogi, Bayelsa Governorship Elections
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Nov. 2 for the conduct of the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The commission disclosed this…
INEC To Release Schedule of Activities for Bayelsa, Kogi states Gubernatorial Elections Soon, Earmarks N3.3bn for Foreseen, Unforeseen Elections
INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced that it would before the end of the week release schedule of activities for Bayelsa and Kogi states gubernatorial…
We Have No Record of Pipeline Explosion in Nembe – NNPC
The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation says it has no record of pipeline explosion in Nembe, Bayelsa, as being reported in some quarters. Mr Ndu Ughamadu, the Group General Manager,…
Polls: Military behind killings in Rivers – Wike; 15 thugs nabbed in Bayelsa
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has accused the military of masterminding electoral violence in the state which resulted in the death of many. Gunshots were heard in some parts…
About 20,000 Nigerian Women, Girls Trafficked From Nigeria to Mali- NAPTIP
NAPTIP Boss, Julie Okah-Donli As many as 20,000 women and girls are feared to have been trafficked from Nigeria to Mali where they are stranded after being forced into prostitution,…
Over 22,000 Candidates to Contest 1, 504 Seats in February General Elections – INEC
INEC National Commissioner for North-Central Malam Mohammed Haruna has said that 22, 643 candidates would contest 1, 504 positions during the forthcoming general elections in the country. Haruna, who…
New militant group emerges, blasts oil facility; tables demand on job creation
A Nigerian militant group said on Sunday it had carried out an as yet unconfirmed warning strike on an oil facility owned by local energy firm Conoil on Friday in…