February 2023

INEC office burnt, two killed in Kano, Ondo

The office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the Takai Local Government Area of Kano State has reportedly been burnt down. It was gathered that the incident happened around 9.30am on Saturday when some suspected political thugs invaded the…

Wema Bank promises to back women’s growth

Wema Bank has said it s committed to equipping women with the knowledge they need to succeed in their careers and businesses The bank said it was preparing to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023 by driving discussions on women’s economic…

Jobless man steals N70,000 phone in Abuja

An applicant, Brown Cletus, was on Friday arraigned before a Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja for allegedly stealing a phone. Cletus of Chafe, Apo, Abuja, is facing two counts of criminal breach of trust and cheating. The prosecution counsel,…

Election: NSCDC lauds personnel’s coordination

Dr Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (C-G), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended personnel’s conduct during the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Mr Olusola Odumosu, NSCDC’s Director of Public Relations, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, commended officers…

Oba of Benin warns against election violence

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has cautioned politicians and other stakeholders in Nigeria against election violence. Oba Ewuare II, gave the advice when the delegation of European Union Mission Long Term Observers monitoring the general elections paid him…

Ex-IPAC Sec-Gen commends INEC’s performance

Mr Israel Ayeni, a former Secretary General of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ondo State, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the conduct of presidential and national assembly elections across the country. Ayeni, who spoke on…

NSCDC lauds conduct of Enugu electorate during elections

Th.e Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commended the Enugu State electorate and residents for their “peaceful and obedient disposition” during Saturday’s  elections in the state. The Commandant of NSCDC, Enugu State Command, Mr Mohammed Dada, gave the…