October 2023 (Page 277)

By Ikuru Lizzy Sen. Magnus Abe (APC) representing Rivers South/East Senatorial District has advised political parties to ensure that their candidates interface properly with the people to gain high level popularity. Reacting to the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr Kayode Fawemi, in the recent governorship electionContinue Reading

Suleiman Umar, an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat in Bida/Gbako/Katcha Local Government Areas in Niger State has decried the practice of enticing voters with money. Umar made the disapproval during a meeting with his campaign coordinators. He urged them to conceptualise his visions and mission so that theyContinue Reading

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has ordered the immediate shut down of the Ekiti state broadcasting service for infractions of the Nigeria broadcasting Code and the Electoral Act. The Commission took this decision after unauthorized declaration of the governorship election results by the state Governor Mr. Ayodele Fayose on theContinue Reading

The Federal Government is set to commence the physical verification exercise of all employees of the Federal Government on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) who have completed their update on the online verification portal. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Winifred Oyo-Ita madeContinue Reading

The outcome of 2018 governorship poll in Ekiti has shown that the electorate, not political parties nor leaders’ clout determines victory in fair contest, says Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum. This was said on Sunday in a statement signed by Akin Malaolu, Secretary-General of the group after the declaration of resultContinue Reading

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Sen. Bola Tinubu, on Sunday said the election of  Dr Kayode Fayemi in Saturday’s gubernatorial poll was a victory for the people. Tinubu made the declaration in a congratulatatory message to Fayemi, the APC Candidate in Saturday’s governorship election in EkitiContinue Reading

The Ekiti governor-elect, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Sunday assured all the workers in the state that his administration would make their welfare a top priority and not pay lip service to it. Fayemi gave the assurance at a news conference held at the party’s secretariat in Ado-Ekiti. He promised to payContinue Reading