Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu has warned that the entire country could face serious consequences if the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) messes the ongoing Edo governorship election. Odinkalu highlighted Edo’s pivotal position in the country, emphasising that disruptions in the election could impact the nation at large. If…
The INEC’s resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Edo, Anugbum Onuoha has revealed that ongoing governorship election results will be transmitted electronically, saying only a poor network can stop the electronic transmission of results. Onuoha made this known in an interview with Arise Television on Saturday, where he also disclosed that INEC has implemented contingency plans…
In a field traditionally dominated by men, Captain Adeola Ogunmola Sowemimo has achieved remarkable success. She is Nigeria’s first female Boeing 787 pilot, flying long-distance routes for Qatar Airways. Her story shows that with hard work, focus, and the right support, anyone can achieve great things, regardless of gender. Around the world, women are stepping…
Fears of political violence escalate in Edo State ahead of the upcoming election as Prince Henry Okojie, husband of Nollywood star Mercy Johnson, narrowly survives an assassination attempt. The attack, reportedly carried out by armed thugs, raises concerns about security in the region. With just days to go before the Edo State governorship election, political…
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of movement in Edo State ahead of the governorship election slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The police boss said this is to ensure adequate measures are put in place for peaceful, transparent and credible elections. At least 17 political parties will be participating in…
The Edo State governorship election will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with leading candidates Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress and Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata vying to become the number one citizen of the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced on Tuesday that…
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has urged the federal government to take drastic measures to alleviate the present hardship of its citizens. Speaking in Minna, Niger State, he emphasized that the current hardship is “getting out of control” and that palliatives are not the solution. Abdulsalami painted a dire picture of the situation,…
Lebanon’s health ministry said Wednesday that at least nine people were killed and 300 wounded by exploding electronic devices in multiple regions of the country. The explosions came a day after an apparent Israeli attack targeting pagers used by Hezbollah killed at least 12 and wounded nearly 3,000 Wednesday’s blasts, according to the Lebanese health…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Commissioners of Police (CPs) of Rivers State Command, Delta State Command and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command. This development aims at positioning a police force well and efficiently for effective policing. This was made known via the X handle of…
The Osun State Police Command announced on Wednesday that it has arrested seven suspects for selling human parts and water used to bathe corpses in the state. A statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer for Osun Command, Emmanuel Giwa-Alade, noted that those arrested included two mortuary attendants: Johnson Daniel, aged 43, and…
