Bayesal Gubernatorial Election: APC Alleges PDP Plans To Rig Election

Dickson, Seriake Dickson

The All Progressive Congress APC has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of plans to rig the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Bayesal state. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress APC, Yekini Nabena, made the allegations known to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday. It could be recalled that the gubernatorial election has been … Read more

Man Drags In-Laws To Court For Giving Him Already Pregnant Daughter In Marriage

A 35-year-old man, Ibrahim Adamu, on Thursday, October 17, dragged both his parents-in-laws before the Magajin Gari Shari’a Court in Kaduna State, accusing them of giving their already pregnant daughter to him in marriage. The defendants are Sani Dogon-Zikiri, his father-in-law and Laura Sani, his mother-in-law, both accused of deceit and breach of trust. The … Read more

Onitsha Fire: PDP Calls For Investigation As Party Mourns The Death Of A Mother And Baby

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has called for immediate investigation into the fuel tanker explosion that rocked Onitsha as the party mourns the victims of the tragedy. The party described the incident as devastating while expressing shock over the unfortunate inferno. The party disclosed this in a press statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary … Read more

Atiku, Okowa React Over Fuel Tanker Explosion In Onitsha Market

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP flag bearer in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has commensurated with the victims of the tanker explosion that rocked the city of Onitsha. It was gathered that a tanker carrying fuel exploded in the Ochanja Market Area of Onitsha in Anambra state on Wednesday. Atiku in his reaction … Read more

PDP Slams Buhari Over N5,000 Renewal Fee For National Identity Card, Says It Must Remain Free

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP has berated the Buhari led Federal Government for introducing a N5,000 renewal fee for National Identity Card. PDP described the move as unwarranted and unjustified levy on Nigerians. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, made this known in a press statement on Wednesday. He said “The PDP totally … Read more

Governor Ganduje Promises Justice For Kidnapped Victims

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state has promised to see that justice is done for the 9 children, victims of kidnapping, assuring that all legal instruments would be used to address the situation squarely. This was contained in a media statement signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor Malam Abba Anwar And … Read more

Senate Advocates For Adequate Auditing System To Curb Corruption

The Senate has called for adequate auditing system across all government agencies to help reduced corruption. The Chairman Senate Committee on Public Accounts, Sen. Matthew Uroghide, noted that a proper auditing system would help curd corrupt practices in government establishments. He revealed this at the budget defence by the Office of the Auditor-General in Abuja … Read more

Buhari Introduces Cost-Saving Measures To MDAs

Economy: Reviewing FG’s 2019 Revenue Performance

President Muhammadu Buhari has introduced a number cost saving measures to all government agencies across the country. This was revealed in a statement by the Director Information, office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, on Wednesday. He noted that the president’s decision was aimed at installing financial discipline especially in … Read more

Senate President Urges Nigerians To Pray More Fervently For Nigeria

Ahmed Lawan

The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has advised Nigerians to pray more fervently for the country to succumbed the challenges facing Nigeria. Lawan stated this while receiving the delegates of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship of the National Assembly on Wednesday in Abuja. The delegation of the Christian Legislators’ Fellowship Of the National Assembly was led by … Read more

Karimi Berates Saraki Says, He Destroyed PDP

The Former members of House of reps for Yagba federal constituency, Sunday Karimi, has berated the former Senate president, Bukola Saraki alleging that he (Saraki) destroyed the People Democratic Party PDP in Kogi state. He therefore, kicked against the former senate president heading the reconciliation committee in the state adding that, Saraki could not fix … Read more

Lagos To Prosecute Police Officers For Extra Judicial Killing

Lagos Wins Big At National Jets Competition

The Lagos State Government has announced that it will prosecute four police officers indicted in an alleged extra-judicial killing of two people in Lagos. On Wednesday, the Lagos State Ministry of Justice informed the public that sequel to a petition received from the families of late Segun Sholaja and Ogheneovo Ebobo alleging extra judicial killing … Read more

Anti-graft War: EFCC Seeks Support of States

The people of Kwara,  Kogi and Ekiti States have been called upon to give relevant information that will assist the EFCC in fighting corruption and other financial crimes in the Zone. The Head  of Ilorin Zonal Office,  Mr Isyaku Sharu made the appeal on Tuesday October 15, 2019 during his official visit to The Herald newspaper. According … Read more

EFCC Charges Newly Recruited Bankers On Accountability

The EFCC, has charged bankers to conduct their activities within the ambits of the rules and regulations of the industry. Head of the Benin Zonal office of the Commission, Muhtar Bello stated this today Tuesday October 15, 2019 when he received some newly employed officers of Access Bank of Nigeria, Benin Branch,  who visited the Benin … Read more

20 Year Old Man In Court For Stealing

A 20-year-old man, Abraham Agemo, on Wednesday was arraigned at a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing property valued at N380,000. The accused is facing a two-count charge of stealing and unlawful escape from custody, an offence he denied. According to the Prosecutor, ASP Akpam Nkem, Agemo committed the offence on July 1, 2018, … Read more