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Safiu Kehinde Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro (PDP/Benue South), has condemned the local government elections held on Saturday in Benue, labelling it as as a rape of democracy. Moro made the description in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mr Emmanuel John, on Sunday in Makurdi. NPO earlier reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 23 chairmanship and 276 councillorship seats as declared by the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC) on Sunday. However, the Senate minority leader held that reports from polling units across his senatorial district indicated that the election did not hold. He said…

Safiu Kehinde A man, simply identified as Obinna, was burnt to death in Lagos after his apartment got engulfed in fire. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. According to Hundeyin, Obinna was burnt to death while sleeping in his apartment during a fire incident in the Iyana-Ipaja area of the state. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at 7:30 p. m. at No 13, Olarenwaju St., off Oki St., Iyana-Ipaja. Hundeyin said that the Oke-Odo Division received a distress call from…

Safiu Kehinde The All Progressives Congress (APC) swept all 23 local government chairmanship seats in the LG elections conducted in Benue on Saturday. Following the conclusion of the election, the Chairman, Benue State Independent Electoral Commission (BSIEC), Mr Richard Tombowua, announced the results on Sunday in Makurdi. Coupled with their all round victory at the chairmanship election, APC also won all 276 councillorship seats in the state. The chairman said that the election held in all the 5,102 polling units in the state spread across 276 council wards in the 23 local governments. According to him, the results brought in…

Agency Report The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sokoto State chapter on Saturday re-elected its Chairman, Alhaji Bello Goronyo, along with other executive members to lead the party’s affairs for the next four years. The election, which was endorsed by the delegates from the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs), took place in the presence of party stakeholders and officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Announcing the results, Alhaji Mukhtar Muhammad, Chairman of the State Delegates’ Congress, described the election as free, fair, and credible. “I testify that the election was conducted without any rancor, in full compliance with…

Safiu Kehinde The Federal Government has intervened over the taxation dispute between Osun state government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited. Sequel to last week’s sealing of the the mining industry by Osun state government, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development stepped in to resolve the dispute. As contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, the ministry has commenced probe into the claims and counter-claims of Osun State Government and Thor Explorations Limited, owners of the Segilola Resources Operating Limited over taxation and operational matters. According…

Safiu Kehinde The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 44 individuals suspected of internet fraud in various locations across Enugu and Anambra States. Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, made the disclosure in a statement released on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the arrests, which took place on 28 and 29 September, was carried out by EFCC operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate, following actionable intelligence linking the suspects to online criminal activities. “Upon arrest, preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects exploited social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, to deceive unsuspecting victims. “Some suspects used fake identities to…

Agency Report The Ondo State Government has assured the residents of Ondo Town of it’s readiness to take measures to permanently check flooding in the area. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that flash flood ravaged Ondo Town on Friday, leading to the loss of property worth millions of naira. The Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Mr Ayo Babalola, said the State Government was on top of the situation. He spoke on Saturday, when he inspected the extent of the havoc caused by the flood in the town. Babalola, who was in Ondo with…

Agency Report Abubakar Umar, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) NIgeria Correctional Service (NCoS) Bobrisky: NCoS awaits investigation outcome, clarifies inmate admission process The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding convicted cross dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky’s accommodation, with findings pending. Abubakar Umar, Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Umar also highlighted the service’s commitment to rehabilitation and safety through its comprehensive inmate admission process. NAN recalls that…

Safiu Kehinde The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has lauded the people of Rivers State over the peaceful conduct of the local government elections on Saturday. Described the elections as a triumph for democracy, Peter Ameh, the National Secretary of the coalition, cited the peaceful participation of the people as a testament to their unwavering commitment to democratic values. “In spite of past challenges, the people of Rivers have proven that their voices will be heard and their choices will shape the future. “This achievement is a beacon of hope for Nigeria’s democratic journey.” Ameh noted that the people…

Safiu Kehinde Commander of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army in Katsina, Brig.-Gen. Babatunde Omopariola, has provided financial and food assistance to 16 widows of fallen soldiers at Natsinta Cantonment. This gesture given to them on Saturday during a durbar at the 17 Brigade Joint Officers’ Mess Natsinta Cantonment, in Katsina, aimed to offer essential relief to the families of deceased heroes as they navigated life’s challenges. Omopariola emphasized the significance of honouring the memory of those who served, stating, “There is nothing that can compensate for the loss of your loved ones, who sacrificed their lives for this great nation…