Whereabouts of our suspended REC in Adamawa, Ari unknown – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Friday, revealed that it is unaware of the whereabouts of its suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Adamawa State, Yunusa Hudu Ari.

Lawyer arrested for allegedly killing her husband after he discovered their houseboy is her biological son

A 36-year-old lawyer, identified as Abasiesebanga Ikoiwak, has been arrested along with five others by the police for allegedly killing her 41-year-old husband, Barrister Godwin Ikoiwak in Akwa Ibom State.

Buhari suspends Adamawa REC, Hudu Yunusa Ari, orders immediate prosecution

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate suspension from office of Barr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), of Adamawa State pending the completion of investigation by the Inspector General of Police on the conduct/actions of the REC during the Supplementary election in Adamawa State.

See VIDEO as at least 78 die in Yemen crowd surge as hundreds of hungry citizens rush to receive $9 during Ramadan charity event

Dozens of people were killed in a crowd surge in Yemen’s capital on Wednesday, April 19 as hungry residents in the war-torn nation flocked to receive charity handouts from local merchants during the holy month of Ramadan, government officials have confirmed.

President Buhari Mocks Ortom Over Failed Senate Bid

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday mocked the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom for failing to win his election to go to the Senate, claiming that the people of the state rejected him because of his alleged woeful performance in eight years.

Prince William has 'short temper and can be more difficult to work with than King Charles,' royal insider claims

A royal insider has alleged that Prince William can reportedly be difficult to work with as he is often short-tempered. 

214 persons killed in three months, 746 abducted

The Kaduna State government says attacks by bandits and terrorists, communal clashes, violent attacks, and reprisals between January and March this year have claimed 214 lives.

Mentally-challenged and homeless persons will be counted during census – NPC

Mentally-deranged and homeless people will reportedly be captured in the upcoming 2023 housing and population counting.

 

Buhari returns to Abuja after 8-day visit to Saudi Arabia

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after an eight-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he also performed the Umrah (Lesser Hajj).

Nigerian Correctional Service says 3,298 inmates on death row in Nigeria

The Nigerian Correctional Service has revealed that 3,298 inmates across the custodial centres in Nigeria are on death row.

Stowaway found dead in KLM flight from Nigeria

A dead stowaway was on Monday discovered in the wheel well of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777.

US warship sails through Taiwan Strait days after China surrounded the island and simulated an invasion

The U.S. warship USS Milius sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, April 16 in what the U.S. Navy described on Monday as a "routine" transit, just days after China ended its latest invasion war games around the island.

2023: Peter Obi’s victory in Lagos surprised APC – Fashola

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi’s victory in Lagos in the just concluded general election was a surprise to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Results on INEC portal shows Peter Obi, not Tinubu, won in Rivers - Premiumtimes claims

A report by Premiumtimes says results uploaded on the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV) indicate that the candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, won the 25 February presidential election in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, South-south Nigeria.

Cameroonian woman and six Sudanese nationals among 16 dead in Dubai building fire

A Cameroonian woman was among 16 people killed after a massive fire broke out in a residential building in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

See VIDEO Moment Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida escapes assassination attempt after man launches smoke bomb towards his direction during campaign event

Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, survived an assassination attempt on Saturday, April 15 after an explosion occurred at a venue where he was giving an outdoor speech.

INEC lists 200 electoral offenders to be prosecuted

The Independent National Electoral Commission is set to prosecute over 200 persons arrested for various electoral offences during the just concluded general elections.

 

US should stop encouraging war in Ukraine - Brazilian president Lula tells China's Xi Jinping

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio, Lula da Silva has stated that the United States should stop “encouraging” the war in Ukraine.

EFCC nabs 12 in Kano, Katsina with N1.5m meant for vote-buying

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested at least 12 persons over alleged vote-buying during the supplementary polls that took place in Kano and Katsina states on Saturday.