Senate Declares Edo Central Seat Vacant as Senator Okpebholo Becomes Governor
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared the Edo Central Senatorial seat vacant following Senator Monday Okpebholo’s election as Governor of Edo State. During a valedictory session in his honor, Akpabio directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a by-election to ensure continued representation for the district. In his farewell remarks, Okpebholo expressed […]
Atiku Condemns Detention of Lawyer Dele Farotimi, Calls for Protection of Human Rights
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who is being prosecuted in Ado Ekiti for allegedly defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola. Speaking on International Human Rights Day, Atiku described Farotimi’s arrest as a blatant violation of constitutional rights and a troubling example of Nigeria’s […]
National Grid Collapses for the 12th Time in 2024
Nigeria’s national grid has suffered its 12th collapse this year, disrupting power supply across the country. The collapse occurred at 2:09 PM on Wednesday, according to a tweet from the National Grid’s official handle, which stated that restoration efforts were underway. However, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (Jos Disco) reported the incident happened slightly earlier, at […]
JUST IN: Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded Over Premature Bail Request in ₦110bn Fraud Case
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at Kuje Correctional Centre after rejecting his bail application, which was filed prematurely. Bello, alongside two others, faces charges of laundering ₦110 billion brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Maryann Anenih ruled that the bail request was […]