The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, to obey court judgement on electoral offences committed during the 2023 general polls. This is contained in a statement by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare on Sunday. Oluwadare said Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court Abuja delivered judgment on July 18 following a mandamus lawsuit brought by SERAP. The group urged the INEC boss to enforce the judgment, ordering INEC to pursue cases of bribery against state governors and their deputies and other electoral offences committed…
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Social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse aka VeryDarkMan will appear before the House of Representatives on Monday over the bribery allegations made against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. VeryDarkMan had released an audio of crossdresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky claiming to have bribed EFCC officials with N15 million to drop the money laundering case against him. In the alleged video, Borisky also claimed he never spent his six-month jail term in Kirikiri prison in Lagos because his godfather made arrangements for him in a lodge. Aggrieved by the allegation, the House of Representatives had invited VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky and…
Precisely in August, last year, Chief Leo Edochie finally hit the fairway to herald his long overdue comeback to the enthralling sport of golf that he embraced some sixteen years ago. It was such a long, tortuous journey to this destination. Friends and associates had mounted pressures, even cajoled him just to lure him to golf those years past, but he defied all entreaties to stick to polo. He cemented his legacy after years of loyal service that culminated in his sponsorship of tournaments and election as the President of Port Harcourt Polo Club. And suddenly, without much promptings this…
An eight-year-old boy has tragically died after being shot in the head and face at a farm in Warcop, Cumbria. The boy was airlifted to a hospital following the incident, which occurred at around 14:50 BST on Saturday but he succumbed to his injuries overnight. Cumbria Police confirmed that a man in his 60s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of assault. He has since been re-arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter and remains in police custody as investigations continue. The police have secured the firearm involved in the incident and are currently working to determine the exact…
Tragedy struck Sironga Girls’ High School on Saturday when a form four student, Mitchelle Cheptoo, reportedly died by suicide after jumping from the second floor of the school’s administration block. The 17-year-old student, who was preparing to sit for her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams in October, jumped at around 5am while her peers were getting ready for the day. School Principal Jane Nyanumba confirmed the incident, stating that Cheptoo was immediately rushed to Nyamira County Referral Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. “She was okay and even slept well. We are shocked,” Nyanumba said, noting that…
As the leadership tussle between many factions in the Labour Party, LP, in Cross River State persists, the defection of Brian Odey, the lawmaker representing Yala state constituency 1 in the House of Assembly is yet another serious blow that has been dealt on the beleaguered party. Over the weekend, the leadership of the state ruling party, APC, formally received Brian Odey and other defectors in a grand event. Odey joined the APC in Yahe Ward of Yala LGA. Both factions led by Ogar Osim and John Ushie, told the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission, CROSIEC, that they are…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after Israeli airstrikes killed Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah and senior Iranian commander Abbas Nilforoushan. Despite global condemnation, including from Russia and several nations in the Global South, Israel has continued bombing Lebanon, which has so far resulted in over 1,000 deaths, according to local Lebanese authorities. The assassination of Nasrallah, a significant figure in the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, has raised fears of a wider regional conflict. Iran has vowed retaliation, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning that Nasrallah’s death “will not go unavenged.” Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a…
Nasarawa United forward, Kabiru Balogun has revealed that hard work was key to their victory over Ikorodu City. Balogun netted the match-winner in Nasarawa United’s 2-1 win over Ikorodu City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Anas Yusuf opened the scoring for Nasarawa United before Chilaka ThankGod equalised for Ikorodu City. Balogun said the victory was a big relief for the team after the disappointing loss to El-Kanemi Warriors last weekend. “We really worked hard for the victory over Ikorodu City,” Balogun told the media in Lagos. “We had the belief that the maximum point is non-negotiable…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Sunday revealed that the former President of the United States, US, Donald Trump will lose the upcoming election if it is held today. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the prophet made it known that the American election will be tough and will take a different dimension. Primate Ayodele revealed that some things that happen in African politics will surface in the American election as candidates will employ vote buying, intimidation and other vices. He said: ‘’The American election will be very tough and will…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, has enjoined the newly promoted chiefs in Ibadanland to uphold the traditional values of the ancient city. Olakulehin made this declaration during the promotion of two Mogajis who joined the Balogun chieftaincy line at the weekend. The event which was held at Olubadan palace, Oke Aremo Ibadan was attended by members of the Olubadan-in-Council among whom were; Otun Olubadan, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, Osi Olubadan, Oba Eddy Oyewole-Foko, Otun Balogun Oba Kola Adegbola, Asipa Olubadan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, Ekerin Olubadan, Oba Amidu Ajibade and Ekerin Balogun, High Chief Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin. The…