The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has sentenced Senator Peter Nwaoboshi (Delta North) to seven years imprisonment for money laundering. The court also ordered that the two companies belonging to Nwaoboshi -Golden Touch Construction Project Ltd and Suiming Electrical Ltd, be wound up in line with the provisions of Section 22 of the…
The GoNigeria Initiative has announced the names of young Nigerians who won the top three prizes in the GoNigeria English Rap Challenge. GoNigeria organised the Rap competition to encourages youth participation in the electoral process. In a statement, titled, “Winners emerge in the GoNigeria English Rap Challenge”, the group announced Didam Jonah Duniya, from Kaduna…
A former governor of Kaduna state, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said that Governor Nyesom Nwike of Rivers State should not be blamed for feeling bad about the outcome of the selection of a Presidential running mate as he has been a strong pillar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makarfi who spoke in an interview…
Two people have been killed while 10 others were abducted by terrorists in an attack on Sabon Gero area of Millennium City, Kaduna metropolis. The terrorists were said to have invaded the community on Tuesday night, killing the Commander of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in the community and a resident. The terrorists were also…
By Sylvanus Tyoakaa Abuja The National Assembly has disclosed plans to further amend the Electoral Act with a view to strengthening it ahead of the 2023 general elections. Senate President, Dr. Ahmad Lawan dropped the hint on Tuesday during plenary, following a matter of national importance raised by Senator Yahaya Abdullahi (APC Kebbi North) on…
The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF) has said that it will soon recommend a presidential candidate to Nigerians for the 2023 elections. In a communique issued on Monday after its meeting at the weekend in Abuja, the group said the appropriate person will be recommended to the people engagements with the various presidential…
