The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Yiaga Africa’s report alleging that results were manipulated without hard facts and figures but based on some statistical guess work as a clear disservice to the electoral process. It noted that alleging that results were manipulated without hard facts and figures but based on some statistical guess work was a clear disservice to the electoral process. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka in a statement issued Tuesday was a travesty, replete with methodological flaws, politicized observations and called its credibility into question. He said the people of Edo State were…
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The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has said that enhanced security was responsible for the record of zero piracy by Nigeria in the last 24 months. He added that the United Nations Security Council, at its 905th meeting, acknowledged the progress made by Nigeria in maritime security concerning the contributions of the deep blue project. To this end, the minister promised to sustain Zero Piracy Incidence in Nigerian Waterways. The Minister who stated this ahead of Thursday’s World Maritime Day, described the theme for this year’s celebration, “Navigating the Future: Safety First,” as a fitting narrative for…
Notorious bandit commander, Kachalla Sharme and other bandits have been killed in clash with rival group. Kaduna state Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement issued Monday aside Sharme, two other bandits from a rival group were killed in the fierce gun duel, which also enabled some kidnapped citizens escape from captivity. He said According to intelligence sources, five bandits were injured in the clash and are presently lurking in the area, seeking paramedics to manage their wounds. Aruwan noted that Sharme, a notorious bandit who had butchered many citizens, kidnapped hundreds and…
Nigerian Army troops have eliminated eight notorious terrorist fighters and recovered a haul of firearms in the North East. Also in the recent round of operations, a network involved in kidnapping for ransom was smashed, with victims freed and an arms supplier captured. The army in a statement issued Monday said on 22 September, 2024, troops stationed in Borno State thwarted an attempt by terrorists to raid villages for supplies and logistics. It said after an intense firefight, three of the assailants were taken out, while the troops recovered one light machine gun, one AK-47 rifle, two hand grenades, five…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the Edo State Governorship Election results represents another rape on democracy. It noted that Nigerians are not fooled by the officially declared results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), saying they know that PDP won that election. The PDP governorship candidate campaign organisation in a statement issued yesterday by its Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ayo Fadaka said it was disappointing that INEC could disregard the electoral law by shifting the collation of votes in the designated Local Government Collation Centres to its Headquarters in Benin. He said: “ The Edo…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje has said that having conquered Edo state, that Ondo State is next for grab in the November 16 election. TheHintsNews reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of APC as the winner of Edo state governorship election. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), scored 247,274, while Labour Party’s Olumide Akpata came a distant third with 22,763 votes. However, Ganduje while closing the situation room set up at the party’s national…
With its annual recess finally over, the House of Representatives will resume plenary activities on Tuesday as it commences the second session. TheHintsNews reports that before going on recess, the House presented its Performance Report for the First Session between June 13, 2023 – June 13, 2024. However, during the period under review, the Green chamber passed 679 motions, 89 bills; while 306 petitions were received from distressed Nigerians during the first session. Checks revealed that the members of the Green Chamber conducted oversight visits to 107 MDAs, averaging 0.9 visits per committee as of June 13, 2024. TheHintsNews reports…
The Hope Arewa Development Initiative (HADI) has accused Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) led by Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko of engaging in partisan politicking under the guise of advocacy. Its National Coordinator, Dr. Adamu Mohammed in a statement issued Monday said he was compelled to sensitise Onwubiko on the ongoing situation in Zamfara State. He said the crux of the matter at hand revolves around allegations made by the current Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, against his predecessor and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle of sponsoring banditry. Mohammed decried that HURIWA’s response to these allegations…
The alleged misappropriation of N63 million funds meant for media outreach in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is already causing a major crisis in the administration. To this end, a group, Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN) has expressed worry that this action, if not checked, would not only jeopardize the image of the incumbent FCT administration but also undermine the trust the media placed on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Its Executive Secretary, Ajayi Alfa, in a statement issued Monday accused the Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye of misappropriating over N63 million media funds, thus creating bad blood between…
Troops of 6 Division, have neutralised two armed vandals, arrested 18 suspected oil thieves, destroyed 13 active illegal refining sites, and seven boats in the ongoing anti illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta. Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Danjuma Danjuma in a statement issued Sunday said the troops also recovered two AK 47 rifles, discovered 8 illegal connection points and confiscated over 60,000 litres of stolen products across the region. He said the troops swiftly mobilised to the scene following credible intelligence on a criminal attempt to vandalise Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC) pipeline, traversing…