The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project(SERAP), has sued the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, for failing to investigate allegations of electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections. Recalls that Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, had on 18 July, 2024 ordered INEC to pursue cases of bribery against state governors and their deputies, and other electoral offences committed during the 2023 general elections. The judge also instructed INEC to seek the appointment of an independent counsel to probe allegations of electoral offences including bribery, vote-buying, conspiracy, and undue influence…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a drummer identified as HC Ikhamateh Akhumhele in Osholo community in Uwanno kingdom in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, thegazellenews.com reports. The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu who made this disclosure to newsmen in Benin City, said the Command received the report of the incident on Saturday, 26 October, 2024. “We are meeting with community leaders on this unfortunate incident while tactical teams have been deployed to comb the crime scene and its surroundings for possible arrest of the suspects. “The DPOs sharing boundaries with that…
Popular Afrobeat musician, Burna Boy has disclosed that he is now richer than most of the Nigerian politicians and oil tycoons he once looked up to. He made this known in a post on his Instagram story on Saturday,26 October, 2024 while advising his followers not to underestimate those who are younger than them. Revealing his financial status, the singer explained “Imagine growing up and only oil men and politicians were the ones really getting the real money followed by the G boys. Music wasn’t even in the conversation when money was the topic. “Now an ugly black musician from…
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC) has raised concerns over three pressing issues it deems potential national instability catalysts. In a press briefing led by its Chairman, Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade (Rtd) at the weekend, the CCC highlighted the legal battle challenging the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), controversies surrounding the Chief of Army Staff’s health, and escalating ethno-religious tensions on social media as significant threats to Nigeria’s stability. On Legal Challenge to the EFCC’s Legitimacy, the CCC cautioned that a recent Supreme Court case by several state governors and legal activists seeking to nullify the anti-corruption agency could…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has been named a finalist for the prestigious Global Alliance World Public Relations & Communication Award, competing for the Global Public Relations Association of the Year title. This recognition places NIPR among esteemed organisations, such as the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), in this competitive selection process. The Spokespersons’ Digest reports that NIPR was nominated for its innovative use of media relations and stakeholder engagement strategies to combat quackery in the industry. The Institute has effectively leveraged cutting-edge public relations tactics to enhance the profession’s stature in Nigeria. Under the leadership of…
Ballon d’Or chief, Vincent Garcia, has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo now abstains from voting. Garcia also seemed to suggest that Ronaldo is among those “very upset” with award rulings. The Portuguese superstar has won the award five times in the past, only second to Lionel Messi who has eight. Ronaldo has also not been named the best footballer on the planet since 2017. Vincent Garcia After Messi’s latest win in 2023, Ronaldo liked an Instagram post that claimed Messi had won three Ballons d’Or too many. This year, neither Messi nor Ronaldo have made the 30-man shortlist, the first time…
Barcelona Football Club of Spain wonder kid, Lamine Yamal, has mocked Real Madrid players after he scored in Saturday’s 4-0 win in the El Clasico. Yamal got on the scoresheet after Robert Lewandowski’s quick-fire brace put the Catalans in firm control of the game. The 17-year-old received a pass from Raphinha and fired high into Andriy Lunin’s goal with his weaker right foot. The goal saw Yamal become the youngest goalscorer in the fixture. “Maybe Real Madrid players didn’t know I also have right foot,” Yamal told COPE. “So I should use it when needed, like tonight!” Yamal now has…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has flagged off fish harvest at Ode-Ogbe, Owode-Ijako in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. Over one thousand fish farmers spread across three clusters under the aegis of Trusted Farmers (Ado-Odo/Ota) Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd in the LG took part in the aquaculture trade. The state government gave a 30 percent discount on fish feeds to all the farmers under the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) initiative funded with a World Bank loan. The governor while flagging off the harvest on Friday, 25 October, 2024 said the gesture was part of his government’s…
The Nigerian Army Ordinance Corps (NAOC) on Friday, 25 october, 2024 pulled out five retired Major Generals in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the officers bade the army farewell at the headquarters of NAOC, Abalti Barracks, Surulere, Lagos. The reviewing Officer, Maj.-Gen Omotomilola Akintade, who spoke on behalf of the other four, said that the journey was a tough one, noting that there were periods of pain, strength, weaknesses, war and peace. Akintade, however, said that “these experiences, which characterise our noble profession, were not unanticipated during training at the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA)”. He also…
The Presidency has described as unacceptable publications that “incite calls for military intervention based on transient difficulties.” Reacting to a publication entitled, “Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices,” the Presidency said it is an open incitement to unrest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration and advocating for a regime change under the guise of journalism. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement said the headline and “content deviate from responsible reporting.” According to Onanuga, the latest editorial from the media organization not (thegazellenews.com) reflects a troubling trend in…