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A grandmother, identified as lforiti, has allegedly set her son, his wife, and two grandchildren ablaze in Apomu community, Akure, the Ondo State capital. Sources said that the grandmother, who resides with her son in the same house, had complained that they starved her of food, the PUNCH reports. It was gathered that she reportedly set the house ablaze while …

New York (AP) — A New York grand jury investigating Donald Trump over a hush money payment to a porn star appears poised to complete its work soon as law enforcement officials make preparations for possible unrest in the event of an indictment. Trump over the weekend claimed without any evidence that he would be arrested on Tuesday, with his …

The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally filed his petition to the elections tribunal to protest the outcome of the February 25 poll. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chief Spokesperson of the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Yunusa Tanko. The statement read, “It is official the Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has …

The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has declared his intention to contest for Senate presidency in the 10th National Assembly. Kalu, who won re-election to represent Abia North in the Red Chamber, disclosed this Tuesday while briefing newsmen at the National Assembly. The ruling All Progressives Congress maintained a majority in the Senate, having secured 57 seats. APC …

President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has asked for the healing process to begin now that the February 25th Presidential/National Assembly and the March 18th Governorship/State Assembly elections are over. Tinubu made this appeal in an statement released on the official website of Tinubu/Shettima campaign. The statement reads, “With the conclusion of the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections, I congratulate …

Six people affiliated with the Oath Keepers, a far-right militia, were convicted Monday of various charges related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol insurrection, according to report by CNN. Four of the defendants were found guilty on all of the charges they faced, including conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to prevent a member of congress from doing …

…Urges stakeholders’ collaboration Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to promoting equality and inclusivity in the state, urging for the support of all stakeholders to achieve a prosperous and progressive Edo State that is totally free from all forms of discrimination and prejudice. The governor gave the assurance in commemoration of the 2023 International Day …

Nigeria’s Labour Party has sounded a strong warning to election riggers in Nigeria, and seems to be saying that the time of gentlemanliness is gone as it has resolved to confront and resist the perpetrators of such evil from always having a field day henceforth directly and physically. “We will henceforth directly and physically confront and resist the election riggers …

A civil society group, Connected Development (CODE), has said security personnel performed below expectation in the governorship and state houses of assembly polls. CODE Executive Director, Hamzat Lawal, during the organisation’s preliminary statement on the polls yesterday in Abuja claimed that security personnel were responsible for the spate of violence and voter suppression that characterised the election. Lawal said: “First, …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has  suspended the further collation of governorship election results in some parts of Abia and Enugu States. The commission, however, assured that a review would be undertaken immediately before the process is concluded. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, in a statement issued Monday said the Commission took …