INEC releases Imo, Bayelsa, Kogi gov election timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released timetable and schedule of activities for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi state governorship elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Festus Okoye on Tuesday. INEC revealed that the governorship elections of these three states would hold […]

Tambuwal rolls out consolidated packages’ for Sokoto principals, teachers 

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Sokoto state government has confirmed working for an enhanced salary package for Principals of secondary schools in the state. Similarly, it said that in no distant future after redeeming same, primary school teachers will equally start harvesting amplified emoluments. The drive is expected to reflect the reality of their service […]

Banditry: Two killed, 13 others abducted in Sokoto

By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto TWO persons were at the weekend killed and thirteen others taken by suspected bandits in an attack on Mamman Suka community in Gwadabawa local government of Sokoto state. Reports say the attackers stormed the community in multiples of hundreds well armed and opened fire leading to the killing of two persons […]

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Tuesday morning

Good morning! Below are today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has advised Nigerians against supporting his former political party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023. The governor warned that the country would break if APC presidential candidate Bola Tinubu succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari. 2. The Central Bank Governor, CBN, […]

DSS Confirms US Security Alert, Tells Nigerians To Be Watchful

Following the security alert by the United States Embassy in Nigeria to US citizens in Abuja on planned terrorists attack, the Department of State Services (DSS) has called on citizens to be at alert and remain calm. The U.S. Embassy had issued a security alert to Americans on Sunday, noting that there was impending terrorists […]

2023: Obaseki inaugurates Edo campaign mgt council, says only PDP can rescue Nigeria

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, inaugurated the Edo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Management Council for the 2023 general elections, headed by Chief Osaro Idah as Director General. Obaseki, at the inauguration, in Benin City, said the future of the country is dependent on the outcome of the 2023 polls […]