The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday included the name of Timipre Sylva and his running mate, Joshua Maciver of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11 governorship election in Bayelsa. The decision became imperative following the judgement of the Appeal court which upturned the decision of the High Court and reinstated Sylva as APC’s candidate in Bayelsa. To this end, the commission in the amended the list released on Monday night included his name as part of the candidates that will participate in the Saturday’s election. TheHintsNews reports that the electoral body two weeks ago removed…
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Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army and operation Whirl Punch have neutralised three terrorists in Kaduna. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1, Division Nigerian Army, Musa Yahaya, in a statement issued Monday said, the troops on 5 November, 2023, while on clearance operation in the general area of Maidaro, Ngade, Ahla and Rikau Villages in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, made contact with terrorist and criminal elements. He said on sighting the troops, the terrorists took to their heels as troops pursued and neutralsed two while others escaped with gunshot wounds and abandoned one motorcycle Yahaya added that similarly…
Nollywood actor, John Okafor, also known as Mr. Ibu has had one of his legs amputated by the doctors in order to keep him alive. TheHintsNews reports that surfaced in October that the veteran actor was ill and required financial assistance to aid in his treatment. However, in a statement shared on the actor’s Instagram page Monday, it was revealed the actor had undergone seven successful surgeries, including the amputation of one leg, in a bid to keep him alive. The statement added that they are still soliciting support from well-meaning Nigerians as, at this stage, Ibu is still in…
Terrorists on Sunday night killed about 20 residents of Kusa, a hamlet in Katsina State’s Musawa Local Government Area and also several others while celebrating Maulud. The terrorists, in their numbers, targeted the unsuspecting residents around 11:05 p.m., plunging the village into chaos and sorrow. A vigilante member who confirmed the brutal assault to journalist said the terrorists surrounded the venue of Maluud and opened fire on the people. He said: “The bandits surrounded the venue of the Maulud celebration and fired gunshots at the participants, injuring many and took several captives to an unknown location. “Before the security forces could…
Neveah Limited, a leading commodity trading company has announced the redemption of its obligation of the N2.04 billion Series 13 commercial paper notes issued in July 2023. This was even as it noted that its transformation since incorporation in 2014 has marked the superlative progress as it’s revenue has grown by 445% between 2019 and present day – Q3 2023 The growth, Neveah added has also seen to the expansion of its offerings from a small commodity trading operation to a full-fledged food and agribusiness encompassing semi-finished and consumer goods, commodities trading as well as logistics. This exceptional growth the…
In his 80-page Renewed Hope policy document released in the build-up to the 2023 general election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu listed some action plans. Top on his priority lists were national security, economy, agriculture, power, oil and gas, transportation and education. He said his objective was to foster a new society based on shared prosperity, tolerance, compassion, and the unwavering commitment to handling each citizen with equal respect and due regard. And to ensure his campaign promises unfold into a pleasant reality, the president, at the maiden Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held in August this year, unveiled a more…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has reserved judgement in the appeal filed by the Governor of Kano state, Abba Yusuf. Recall that the Kano State governorship election petition tribunal had on the 20th of September, 2023 sacked Abba Yusuf of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) as Governor of Kano State and declared Dr. Nasiru Gawun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the duly elected Governor of the State after separating over 165,000 invalid votes earlier allocated to the NNPP in the March 18th 2023 governorship poll. The tribunal also declared that 165,663 of his votes were invalid. However,…
One awful thing that could happen to any family is to glibly jump on the DNA adventure. That’s not a child’s play and not a matter to joke with. The eventual demonisation of women and the ultimate disruption of homes, therefore, prescribe circumspection. The rates at which DNA results had disrupted many hitherto beautiful families is a cause for concern for any probing mind. This also explains why traveling that route is not a decision any family should come by so easily on account of cheap disagreements. The news of a DNA result by a particular family, showing their four…
Nigerian Army soldiers operating under 81 Division NA have prevented a suicide attempt by one Mrs. Francesca Spark, who plunged into the Lagos Lagoon around 81 Division Officers’ Mess, Marina Lagos in an attempt to take her own life. Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, in a statement issued Monday said the troops of 65 Battalion deployed at the Officers’ Mess, who sighted Spark quickly used their military riverine skills and ingenuity to rescue her. He noted that she was given first aid and stabilised by the battalion medical team. According to him, …
The Progressive League of Youth Voters for Tinubu/Shettima has called on the Justices of the Appeal Court especially the ones handling the Kano State governorship appeal not to succumb sponsored propaganda by New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP). The National Coordinator, Audu Shuaibu, in a statement issued Sunday, said there was no amount of intimidation or blackmail that would deter the appeal court from delivering just judgement. Recall that the Kano State governorship election petition tribunal had on the 20th of September, 2023 sacked Abba Yusuf as Governor of Kano State and declared Dr. Nasiru Gawun of the All Progressives Congress…