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…
Lassa Fever: NCDC Confirms 15 New Cases in 6 States, Confirmed Cases Now 510
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has confirmed 15 new cases of Lassa fever from six states in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu,…
FEC Approves N27.4bn Intervention Funds for Victims of Conflicts, Insecurity, Flooding
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday approved N27.4billion as intervention funds for states affected by conflicts, insecurity and flooding across the country. The Vice-President of the National Food…
Polls: Shooting in Rivers, ballot box snatching spread in Kogi
Gunshots were heard at Unit 17, Ward 3, Elele in Rivers State as one Hon. Elechi Dike allegedly led some men in military uniform to the unit but the gunshots…
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…
Melaye Seeking Further Medical Attention in Another Gov. Hospital…Will Be Prosecuted if Found Culpable – Police
NPF Photo: Melaye being taken to another hospital The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has refuted claims as reported in some sections of the media that Senator Dino…
We Will Not Retreat Until Melaye Surrenders Himself For Arrest, Investigation- Police
The Nigeria Police said it had a duly obtained warrant to arrest and apprehend Sen. Dino Melaye in his residence in Abuja and it will not retreat until Sen….
BMO Dismisses Amnesty’s report on Herders- Farmers Clash As Mischievous
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has accused Amnesty International (AI) being mischievous in its report, to create the impression that the Herders-Farmers clash is either a three-year old conflict…
Flooding: Nigeria may experience shortage in rice production – Ogbeh
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh With the spate of rainfall in the country and flooding across several states, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu…