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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the governorship election in Edo State will be held on September 21, and the election in Ondo State will take place on November 16. This information was disclosed by Sam Olumekun, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, in a statement issued in Abuja. Olumekun explained that the current Governors of Edo and Ondo States are scheduled to complete their tenures on November 11, 2024, and February 23, 2025, respectively. According to Section 178 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as…

A Federal High Court, on Tuesday, in Abuja has stopped the Ondo State House of Assembly from pursuing the impeachment of Deputy Governor Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa on the grounds of alleged gross misconduct. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite shortly after Mr. Aiyedatiwa’s counsel, Kayode Adewusi, presented an ex-parte motion. The judge also ordered Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to refrain from nominating a new deputy governor and submitting such a nomination to the legislative body for approval until the substantive matter is heard and resolved. Justice Nwite determined that granting the application was in the interest of justice after…

Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a lawsuit aimed at disqualifying former Petroleum Resources Minister, Timipire Sylva, from competing in the upcoming November governorship election in Bayelsa State. The lawsuit, which was filed against the All Progressive Congress (APC), Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and Sylva, has been dismissed due to a lack of merit. In his ruling on Tuesday, Judge Ekwo stated that the plaintiff, Hon Isikima Ogbomade Johnson, failed to substantiate the claims made in the suit, which sought Sylva’s disqualification from the governorship race. The judge emphasized that the plaintiff…

The Nigerian Army has officially commenced the 86 Regular Recruits Intake (RRI) for Non-Tradesmen and women. This announcement was made by the Army Headquarters via a post on its verified X handle. According to the post, the recruitment process begins with online registration, which started on September 25, 2023, and is set to conclude on October 10, 2023. Interested individuals are encouraged to visit https://recruitment.army.mil.ng for the registration process, and it’s important to note that there are no associated fees for this exercise. The post states: “We wish to notify the general public and all prospective applicants that the online application…

The Kogi State Polytechnic has refuted claims of recruitment new staff. This clarification came through a statement issued by Uredo Omale, the Head of the Public Relations and Protocol Unit at the Polytechnic, in Lokoja on Monday. Omale urged the public to recognize that the information being circulated is entirely false, deceptive, and dishonest. A portion of the statement reads as follows: “The management of Kogi State Polytechnic has become aware of a purported job vacancy announcement that is currently circulating through an anonymous and deceitful source. The Polytechnic is not presently accepting job applications, has no affiliation with, and…

On Monday, Israel Adesanya, the former UFC middleweight champion, pleaded guilty for drunk-driving charges against him in New Zealand Adesanya was stopped by authorities and was found to have 87 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood in his system on August 19, 2023, following his attendance at a dinner gathering with friends. It’s worth noting that the legal limit in New Zealand is set at 50 milligrams. During his appearance at Auckland District Court, Adesanya formally entered a guilty plea to the charge, which carries a maximum penalty of either three months’ imprisonment or a fine of £2,189.…

On Monday, the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal dismissed the preliminary objection presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC). The APC had sought the dismissal of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) petition. The basis for dismissing this objection was the PDP’s failure to adhere to the Electoral Act’s provisions regarding the payment of security costs. Justice Mikail Abdullahi, a member of the three-member tribunal panel, read various preliminary motions challenging the competency of certain aspects of the petition and ultimately dismissed the objection. The dispute revolves around the outcome of the March 18, 2023, governorship election in which Babajide Sanwo-Olu…

The Federal Government on Monday, has announced that no world leaders had been invited to attend the 63rd Independence Anniversary scheduled for October 1. This decision aligns with the government’s choice for a subdued celebration. During a press conference in Abuja, George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, conveyed this information. He said, “The decision to keep the celebration low-key is not a reflection of our national performance. We recognize the challenging economic circumstances, and we are approaching this event with a sense of fiscal responsibility, not only at the national level but also as a collective…

Abia State Police Command has recommended essential safety guidelines for school authorities, parents, and students. ASP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Abia State Police Command, unveiled these security strategies in a statement released in Umuahia. The statement advises school management to: 1. Conduct thorough security assessments of their school premises. 2. Identify vulnerable areas and ensure the placement of security personnel at critical entry points. 3. Employ trained security personnel who should collaborate with the police for additional support. 4. Install and maintain Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic locations within school premises for monitoring…

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling upon the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to ban the widely-watched reality television program, Big Brother Naija. This resolution was passed during a plenary session led by Speaker Hon. Hyacinth Dajoh. The proposal gained traction after Hon. Manger Manger, who represents Tarka State Constituency, expressed concerns about derogatory remarks made by one of the show’s housemates, Venita Akpofure, directed at the Tiv ethnic group. In addition to advocating for the ban of the show, the House also mandated that Akpofure issue a public apology to the Tiv ethnic community through…