INEC Dismisses Ghost Voter Claims In Osun Elections
By Zainab Bakare The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims of ghost and hired voters during the August 15 Osun State governorship election, insisting that the deployment of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) made such voting impossible. INEC Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Dayo Oketola, urged Nigerians to disregard unverified reports […]
Idiaye Emerges Edo Assembly Speaker After Agbebaku Resigns
By Zainab Bakare The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Yekini Idiaye as its new Speaker following the resignation of Blessing Agbebaku amid moves by lawmakers to remove him from office. Agbebaku’s resignation was announced on Monday by his media aide, Ivy Ebojele, in a Facebook post. She, however, said further details on the […]
Dickson Names Takori, Ilo, Nwosu Key Advisers
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, CON, has approved the appointment of Sani Takori, VinMartin Obiora Ilo and Steve Nwosu to key advisory and communications positions within his political office. The appointments, which take immediate effect, see Takori emerge as Political Adviser, Ilo as Chief Technical […]
Wike-Backed Rainbow Coalition Promises No Victimisation in Rivers Politics
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The reconciliation committee of the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement led by minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, has assured members in Rivers State that no one will be victimised or discriminated against over past political disagreements. Chairman of the committee, Magnus Abe, gave the assurance after meeting with Governor […]
Edo Assembly Speaker Blessing Agbebaku Resigns
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position. Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him. His media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, confirmed the resignation in a Facebook post. She said further details on the circumstances surrounding his resignation would […]
Orji Kalu Congratulates Adeleke, Urges APC To Rebuild in Osun
By Anayo Akwitti Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Kalu, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a reflection of the will of the electorate and Nigeria’s democratic process. Kalu, in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, says the result should […]
Patrick Bassey Joins Bichi First FC As Technical Adviser
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Bichi First Football Club of Kano have appointed experienced Nigerian tactician Coach Patrick Bassey as their new Technical Adviser, in a move that underlines the club’s growing ambition and determination to build a competitive team capable of making a strong impact in Nigerian football. Bassey brings to Bichi First FC valuable experience […]
Nimrod Urges U-18 Beach Champions to Conquer Senior Level
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigerian Volleyball Federation President, Musa Nimrod, has hailed the country’s U-18 beach volleyball team for its impressive international triumph, challenging the young players to replicate their dominance at senior level. Nimrod, who also oversees the CFPP Beach Volleyball Commission, described the competition as highly competitive, praising the players and coaching crew for […]
NSC Backs Traditional Sports With Dedicated Budget
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The National Sports Commission (NSC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development and international promotion of Nigeria’s traditional sports, announcing the creation of a dedicated budget line to support the sector. Speaking during the National Open Championship of the Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria in Abuja, the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, said […]
Junior YellowGreens Seal Division One Return in Style
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior YellowGreens have secured a return to Division One of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup Africa Qualifier after finishing runners-up in the Division 2 tournament in Rwanda. The Junior YellowGreens capped a strong campaign in emphatic fashion, defeating Sierra Leone by 165 runs at the Gahanga B Oval in […]