Dele Momodu, a former presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, has voiced his concerns about the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election. Earlier, the New Daily Prime reported that several individuals were arrested by the EFCC and the police in connection with thuggery and vote-buying activities. In a statement shared on his X account (formerly Twitter), the 64-year-old journalist expressed his disappointment, calling the election…

The President, Bola Tinubu has wished his wife, Oluremi, a happy birthday in a sweet message as the First Lady clocks 64 today, September 21.Tinubu took to social media to express his love for her on the special day, calling her his rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of his life, adding that she has always shown unwavering strength to him, their family, and Nigeria. Here is the message…

In what appears a cheering news, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that troops of the Nigerian Army killed 159 terrorists and rescued 188 hostages across the country within one week.Making the disclosure in a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba said troops also arrested 174 persons and 45 oil thieves.The statement added that the troops recovered 151 assorted weapons and 12,401 rounds of ammunition,…

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have apprehended three individuals suspected of engaging in vote-buying in Egor Local Government Area during the ongoing Edo State Governorship election. Channels Television reported that the anti-graft agency arrested the suspects, which were two men and one woman, and took them into custody around 10:00 am. The report also noted that some residents protested the arrests, alleging that the individuals were…

A notorious gun-runner, Bitrus Gyang, has been arrested by the officers of the Nigeria Police Force.The Kaduna State Police Command also said it recovered 20 locally-fabricated AK-47 rifles from the suspect.A statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan on Friday, said the suspect, Bitrus Gyang, from Barkin Ladi in Plateau State, was arrested on September 19, 2024, at Buruku Bridge during a routine patrol by officers…

A suit seeking to replace 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly who allegedly defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja.Justice Peter Lifu on Friday, dismissed the suit on the ground that the case of the plaintiff was statute-barred having not been filed within the 14 days allowed by law.The Action People’s…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two political thugs affiliated with the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election. Earlier, The New Daily Prime reported that residents of the state gathered at polling units to elect a new governor, who will succeed the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki. In a statement posted on his X page on Saturday, Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest of the two…

President Bola Tinubu has said that while he knows that there is hardship in the land, some actions of the past were responsible. The president spoke at a meeting with the Forum of Former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President, Ken Nnamani on Friday.Expressed confidence that the country can progress through collaboration and inclusiveness, Tinubu said, ”Regardless of party differences of the past and difficulty…

Today, the people of Edo State will cast their votes to elect a new governor, who will succeed the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki. In November 2020, Mr Obaseki and his then deputy, Philip Shaibu were sworn in and administered oath of office by the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Esther Edigin. He defeated the APC candidate, Osagie Ize-Iyamu to be re-elected governor of the state. Mr Obaseki will leave office…

There are palpable hope and expectations, tension and uncertainty as residents of Edo State head to the polls today.It is expectedly so, as the three leading political parties have kept the tempo very high with their candidates promising heaven and earth during the period of campaigns that traversed the nooks and crannies of the politically active state.Candidates Asue Ighodalo (Peoples Democratic Party), Monday Okpebholo (All Progressives Congress), and Olumide Akpata…

The FCT Minister hosted the G5 governors at his residence in Abuja to review recent developments and restrategize for the task ahead on Friday.

For their past criminal misconduct and misdemeanour, former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that some of the people in government should be behind bars permanently.The former president said this virtually at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos, on Thursday.The Slattery Memorial lecture was organised by the Old Boys’ Association of St. Finbarr’s College at the Civic Centre in Victoria Island.The Egba Chief noted that government…