Governor Ademola Adeleke has listed respect for peoples’ will among others as a prerequisite for sustainable democracy. He made the assertion in Osogbo on Monday while handing over five operational vehicles and inaugurating the newly elected leaders for the Community Development Council in Osun State. Addressing hundreds of community development leaders from across the 30…
Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit instituted against Ganduje by the APC North Central Group was thrown out on Monday by the Judge on various grounds. Among others,…
Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has made history as the first British-Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The global music sensation, philanthropist, and founder of the Cuppy Foundation, anchored the session themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth Action Day,” marking a significant milestone in…
The trio of Handi, TJay, and Shaun have been evicted from the Big Brother Naija season 9 after an eight-week run on the show. This was made known by the hosts, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during the Sunday Live Eviction show. By virtue of their eviction, the show is left with six housemates with at least one…
Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged victorious in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of…
Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged victorious in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. According to the results from 18 local government areas (LGAs) announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, Okpebholo secured a total of 291,667 votes. His closest rival, Asue Ighodalo of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will investigate allegations of wrong figures entered into polling unit result sheets in the ongoing Edo governorship election. The commission in a short statement on X on Saturday night promised to investigate the matter immediately. “The commission’s attention has been drawn to an allegation of wrong…
Election observer groups have raised concerns about the transparency of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. The election observer groups made their position known in a statement jointly signed by the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room, Yiaga Africa, Kimpact Development Initiative, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, ElectHER and TAF…
By Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim “A Leader is one, who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” – John C. Maxwell. Maureen Chigbo, Publisher and Editor of Realnews Magazine, Nigeria’s pioneer online Magazine is the first female and 4th President of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). She assumed office on the…
Lebanon’s health ministry said three people were killed in separate Israeli strikes on south Lebanon on Sunday, as Israel said it was striking Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. In separate statements, the health ministry said one person was killed in “Israel enemy” strikes in three different south Lebanon villages. Hezbollah on Sunday announced one fighter had…
