‘I might have committed errors’ — Gombe governor apologises to Christians in the state
Muhammadu Yahaya, governor of Gombe, has apologised to the Christian faithful in the state. Yahaya, who is seeking re-election, tendered the apology during a meeting with leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Gombe state chapter, held at the Government House on Saturday. In 2021, TheCable reported that Yahaya refused to […]
We won’t allow politics to cause religious crisis in Nasarawa, says Abdullahi Sule
Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has warned that the state will not tolerate religious crisis. Sule spoke on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa capital, during a meeting with the leaders of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), and Sidi Bage-Mohammed, the emir of Lafia and chairman of the state traditional […]
‘It went well’ — NBA scores INEC high in conduct of presidential poll
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has scored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) high in the conduct of the just concluded presidential and national assembly elections. Speaking on Channels TV on Saturday, Yakubu Maikyau, president of the NBA, said despite challenges, INEC performed well in the delivery of the elections. “I […]
INEC speaks on presidential poll hitches, bars ‘negligent’ staff from guber elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says officials responsible for the infractions in the presidential election will not be involved in the gubernatorial polls. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairperson, said this on Saturday at a meeting with resident electoral commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. Yakubu said it was imperative for the commission to review […]
Abdullahi, Sani Abacha’s son, ‘dies in his sleep’
Abdullahi, the son of Sani Abacha, late former head of state, has died. The announcement was made by Gumsu Sani Abacha, his sister, via a tweet on Saturday. Allah ya mishi rahama. Ameen. pic.twitter.com/8RbZPOFqsm — Gumsu Sani Abacha. (@G_sparking) March 4, 2023 According to the post, Abdullahi died in the early […]
’57 senators, 162 reps’ — APC retains control of national assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the breakdown of results for the national assembly elections held on Saturday, February 25. The electoral body said winners have been declared for 423 national assembly seats while supplementary elections will be held in 46 constituencies. Yakubu Mahmood, INEC chairperson, said 98 out of […]
Makinde: Why Oyo residents voted for Tinubu
Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo state, says he is happy to be part of the process that “redrew the electoral map of Nigeria”. The governor made the comment on Saturday when he was featured on Splash FM’s State Affairs with Desmond Obilo. He was responding to a question on whom he voted […]
PDP wins ALL senatorial seats in Rivers, takes 9 of 12 reps positions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the three senatorial seats in Rivers state. The three senatorial seats are Rivers east, Rivers west, and Rivers south-east. The results of the national assembly elections were announced by Geraldine Ekelemu, INEC spokesperson in Rivers, on Saturday. According to the commission, Mpigi Barinada […]
Buhari heads to Qatar for UN conference on least developed countries
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to depart Nigeria to attend the fifth United Nations conference on least developed countries (LDCs). Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesperson, in a statement, said Buhari will leave on Saturday for the conference holding in Doha, Qatar capital, from March 4-9, 2023. He said the visit follows an […]
Afenifere to Tinubu: We hope you won’t disappoint Nigerians
Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, has urged Bola Tinubu, president-elect, to hit the ground running and live up to his words. In a congratulatory message signed by Jare Ajayi, the publicity secretary, Afenifere said a lot is expected from the incoming administration. “The incoming administration must hit the ground running with sustainable […]