The Osun Election Petitions Tribunal on Friday adjourned for judgment, the petition filed by former Governor Gboyega Oyetola, challenging the victory of Sen. Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 governorship election. The Chairman of the three-man panel, Justice Tertsea Kume, reserved the judgment for a later day to be communicated to parties in the matter after the petitioner and respondents had adopted their final written addresses in Osogbo, the capital. Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had on August 5, submitted a petition before the tribunal in Osogbo. Oyetola and APC were challenging the election…
Author: Abdallah el-Kurebe
ASHENEWS reports that the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission Chairman (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu will be in London. This online platform further reports that the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi is also scheduled to be in the UK. Also, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will join the duo in London. The trio will make separate appearances, and speak at the Independent Policy Institute (the Chatham House) ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Obi will discuss his vision for policy and governance reforms in Nigeria January…
The states, and local government councils in Nigeria will soon get a new template as the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) commences work on new sharing formula of the statutory monthly allocation.
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the NNPC, Mele Kyari made the announcement of the oil discovery when the Nasarawa state governor, Abdullahi Sule led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the NNPC headquarters in Abuja.
ASHENEWS reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has no plans to postpone the 2023 general election, contrary to claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed to political parties to allow for healthy competition in the coming general elections.
ASHENEWS reports that the Institute for Media and Society (IMS), has empowered no fewer than 30 female journalists of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists with digital storytelling skills ahead of the 2023 general elections.
By Fatima Zahra Muhammad ASHENEWS reports that the United Nations (UN), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have launched an appeal fund to tackle malnutrition in 30 million children in Nigeria, and 14 other countries. This is contained in a statement released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday. This online platform further reports FAO and WHO as jointly acknowledging the role of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased conflict, climate shocks, and the rising costs of living as key factors worsening child malnutrition in the affected countries. According to the statement, the fund seeks to strengthen access to nutrition and…
“There will be mass defection from APC in 2 weeks”, Former Jigawa deputy gov reveals
ASHENEWS reports that troops of 177 Guards Battalion, in conjunction with troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, have raided and neutralised two bandits in their enclaves in Idu, Chikara, along the boundaries of Toto local government area of Nasarawa state, Abaji FCT and Koton Karfe in Kogi.