The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has threatened a nationwide naked protest on November 24, if government fails to pay their outstanding pension increment arrears and palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr Mukaila Ogunbote, announced this while briefing newsmen in Lagos, yesterday. Ogunbote, who is also the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NIPOST…
Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has declared herself a winner despite getting 292 votes. Ifemeludike took to her X account on Sunday, stating that integrity stands higher than political deception. The incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo was declared the winner of the poll, with…
As Governor Seyi Makinde marks six years in office, Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, has extended warm congratulations to the governor, hailing him as the “true architect of modern Oyo State”. Hon. Comforter praised Makinde’s vision and mission, which have catapulted Oyo State to unprecedented heights. “His Excellency’s leadership has…
The family of Olatunji Disu, Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of his son in a horrific car accident on Monday. According to media reports, the devastating loss has left the family in deep sorrow. Details of the incident are still unclear as…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice-President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi on Wednesday to commiserate with the state government and reassure parents of the abducted schoolgirls that the federal government will ensure their safe and quick return. Tinubu also condoled with the military over the death of soldiers, including Brigadier General Musa Uba, who were…
Two co-wives residing in Dakwa community, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have reportedly been hospitalised after they drank an herbal mixture with the intent to sexually arouse their husband, who is said to have taken a third wife, recently. According to African Journals Online, the herb, popularly called ‘kayan mata’ in…
There was tension in Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State when some youths allegedly assaulted the Onidogun of Idogun, Oba Moses Bakare, his wife, and son, Prince Victor Bakare. The incident occurred at Ishara quarters of the town during the annual New Yam Festival when Prince Victor, who was visiting his…
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has confirmed that his client and musician, Darlington Okoye, more commonly called Speed Darlington, also known as AKPI, has been arrested by the Nigerian police in Owerri, Imo State. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Adeyanju wrote, “Our client Speed Darlington a.k.a AKPI has been arrested by…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it reserves the power to review results declared under duress. The commission said this in a statement on Sunday morning. Following the upload of results on its portal, different political parties have been laying claim to victory. But in the statement, Mohammed Haruna, National Commissioner & Member,…
The Action People’s Party (APP) has won 22 chairmanship positions out of 23 in the just-concluded local government election in Rivers State. The Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Justice Adolphus Enebeli declared the results on Saturday in Port Harcourt. He said the announcement is suspended in Etche Local Government…