The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday warned election observer groups that their accreditation for the Edo and Ondo governorship polls could be revoked anytime if found violating its code of conduct. On Monday,  it was reported that 134 international and local observer groups were accredited by INEC. The classification of the accredited groups showed that 28 are gender-based, three …

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Saturday night told Nigerian public servants to be mindful of the fact that public institutions are not personal enterprises, as each person is an employee of the Nigerian citizen. Consequently, President Tinubu implored them to live up to their expectation as public trust where they must all be accountable to the citizens. The President who made …

The Edo State Government has warned against unlawful gatherings by members of cult groups across the state in the guise of celebrating their anniversary on July 7. In a statement on Saturday, the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the state government has put the police and other security agencies in the State, on the alert …

This year’s edition of the annual traditional oro festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has been scheduled for 16 May 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; a copy of which was sighted by newsmen on Sunday. Dated 16 April 2024, …

Amidst swirling transfer rumors, Arsenal’s aspirations to secure Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes might hit a snag this summer, Barcelona icon Rivaldo has warned. Rivaldo highlighted Manchester City’s keen interest in the talented Brazilian midfielder, potentially complicating Arsenal’s pursuit. With uncertainties looming over the futures of midfield stalwarts Thomas Partey and Jorginho, coupled with the imperative to fortify the squad, Arsenal …

This year’s edition of the annual traditional ‘Oro’ festival, usually held in Ikorodu, Lagos State has been scheduled for 16th May 2024, daytime and nighttime. This was disclosed in a letter issued by the Ayangburen Palace and signed by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi; a copy of which was sighted by NEWSMEN on Sunday. The letter, dated 16th …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned the public, particularly those with relatives abroad, about a new fraudulent scheme being orchestrated by impersonators posing as NDLEA officers. This was made known in a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, shared on the agency’s website on Saturday. The statement said: “The National Drug …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has warned the 36 state Football Associations, and that of the Federal Capital Territory to play their Federation Cup final matches on either Saturday, 30th March or Sunday, 31st March, or risk a penalty of N1 million. NFF’s Director of Competitions, Ruth David stated that the football house would no longer condone the disruptive attitude …

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Benue State has raised the alarm on the imminent collapse of the Katsina-Ala bridge following the insistence of truck drivers turning the bridge into a parking lot. Katsina-Ala Unit Commander, FRSC RS 4.23, Terngu Adagba, lamented that several warnings on the articulated truck drivers to stop parking on the bridge were ignored. Adagba …

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has warned critics of his administration against damaging political activities that portray the state in a bad light. He said such activities would eventually have a negative effect and destroy the economic fortunes of the state. Fubara handed down the warning while on inspection of the extent of work done at the ongoing 6.5km …