The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Saturday, confirmed the arrest of the leadership of the Ansaru terrorist organisation, otherwise known as Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, alongside the leaders of the Mahmudawa terror group. Ribadu, while addressing journalists in Abuja, described the arrests as a “major breakthrough” […]
The Ogun State Police Command says it is investigating the alleged arrest of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman in the state, Abayomi Tella, alongside two staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over suspected vote-buying in the ongoing Remo Federal Constituency by-election. The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, disclosed this on Saturday […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, Femi Dexter Akin-Alamu, has raised the alarm over what he described as “large-scale vote buying” during Saturday’s exercise. Speaking shortly after casting his ballot at Ward 11, Polling Unit 38, University of Ibadan, Akin-Alamu alleged that voters across several polling units […]
Security operatives on Saturday intercepted pre-thumbprinted ballot papers already marked in favour of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at Aguata High School, Ekwulobia, Anambra State. The materials, reportedly prepared for smuggling into ballot boxes during the ongoing Anambra South Senatorial by-election, were confiscated before they could be deployed. Donald Amamgbo, the ADC candidate […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of strategic policy analyst and economist, Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje, as the new Chairman of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). Mr. Agbaje confirmed the appointment in a statement to Peoples Gazette on Saturday, disclosing that he was officially notified earlier in the week. “On Monday, August […]
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has disbursed a grant of N250 million to empower 500 women in Bauchi State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment Programme. Each beneficiary received N50,000 to either start or expand their businesses, with the initiative aimed at boosting women’s social and economic well-being. The programme is being […]
The Enugu South Urban Constituency by-election on Saturday was marred by protests, logistical failures, and political tension, leaving the exercise inconclusive for the fourth time. Despite a large voter turnout at the designated polling venue, Uwani Secondary School, no ballot was cast as of 3:20 p.m. Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to producing globally competitive graduates, particularly in the transportation sector, as 529 students were matriculated on Saturday at the Federal University of Transportation (FUT), Daura, Katsina State. Speaking at the institution’s 2nd matriculation ceremony, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali, said the present administration is determined […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the cancellation of the ongoing bye-election in Shanono/Bagwai constituency and the rerun election in Ghari constituency, Kano State, due to widespread violence and disruptions. According to Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, the elections have been marred by extreme violence and disruption by armed thugs across several […]
Afam Osigwe, President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has expressed strong disapproval over state governors publicly gifting cars, houses, and other items to judges. According to Osigwe, such gestures undermine the judiciary’s independence and erode public confidence in the institution. Osigwe highlighted that the practice creates a perception of undue influence by […]
