The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure on Friday, 30 May, 2025 during the swearing-in of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners, recently confirmed by the National Assembly. Yakubu also said the commission is finalising arrangements for bye-elections to fill vacant seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly.
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The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has summoned controversial entertainer, Darlington Okoye, popularly addressed Speed Darlington, over allegations of sexual misconduct involving a minor. The move follows the comments made by the singer during a recent Instagram Live session, in which he claimed to have had a sexual encounter with a 15-year-old girl. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, (DSVA) reported the matter to NAPTIP, calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into the disturbing claims. In the wake of the backlash, Speed Darlington released a follow-up video, claiming the controversial statement was…
A security analyst, Bakatsine has disclosed that no fewer than 100 people were abducted and several others killed on the evening of Tuesday, 27 May, 2025 when armed bandits attacked Dan Muntari village in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, reports thegazellenews.com. Bakatsine, who disclosed this on his x handle on Thursday, 29 May, 2025, added Among those killed was a woman who had given birth just two weeks earlier, along with her newborn baby. “On Tuesday evening, bandits attacked Dan Muntari village in Danko Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State. They killed many people, including a woman who had given birth just two…
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025 charged Nigerian youths to be involved in tax matters to have a clear understanding of how they operate. Adedeji told the youths that doing this is in the best interests of the youths. He spoke at a Town Hall meeting jointly organized by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Citizenship and Leadership (OSSAP-CL), and the FIRS. “The Renewed Hope administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recognizes the immense potentials of Nigeria’s youth and is actively working to empower them.…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday, 29 May, 2025 has upheld the election of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo for being validly conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC. The Appellate Court also held that Governor Okpebholo was properly returned and declared as winner of the September 24, 2024 gubernatorial election. Justice Mohammed Danjuma who delivered judgment in the appeal brought before the court by the Peoples Democratic Party PDP and it’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo held that appeal was devoid of merit and subsequently dismissed it in its entirety. Justice Danjuma said that both PDP…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, re-arraigned two executives of the Covenant Fadama Multi-purpose Cooperative Society, its Secretary, Okewole Dayo, and Chairman, Bishop Katung Jonas before Justice Sharon T. Ishaya of the Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State. The duo were docked on a 23-count charge bordering on conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and money laundering to the tune of ₦178.885 million. Investigations by the EFCC revealed that the defendants allegedly formed the cooperative society to fraudulently induce unsuspecting members of the public into investing substantial sums of money. The funds…
The First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman of Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the youth to continue being hard working and upright noting that this is a way for them to truly grow in life. She was speaking at the State House, Abuja while redeeming her promise to the Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria, YOWICA, by presenting them with 7 Hybrid 14-seater buses. The First Lady urged the group to remain in the faith while working hard urging them to utilise the vehicles for God’s work and assist others. “You can’t love…
The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Dr Musa Aliyu, SAN, has called for a structured joint document with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), through a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to establish operational standards, strengthen accountability, and check the incidence of corruption in the Commission. Aliyu who made the call when the Executive Management Committee of the NDDC, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, paid him courtesy visit in the office in Abuja, insisted that if there was any Federal Government agency that needed strengthening of its transparency policy it should…
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, GCON has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for restoring the hope of Nigerians’ for a viable and sustainable nation through transformative and courageous leadership. Akpabio, in a message through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh congratulating President Tinubu on his Second Year Anniversary in Office, said the president in the last two years has placed Nigeria on a solid developmental pedestal using the Renewed Hope Agenda as his policy thrust. He said: “Today, May 29, 2025, marks the second year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. On…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohamed has declared that his administration will work with relevant organisations to scale up digital transformation in the states of Northern Nigeria for sustainable development in the region. Speaking as a Special Guest of honor at the 2nd Edition of the Arewa Tech Fest – Spotlight on Katsina on Wednesday, 28 May, 2025, the Bauchi Governor stressed the need for stakeholders to work together with a view to redefining the story of Arewa from a region of untapped potential to a beacon of innovation, skill, and opportunity. Represented by his…