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A 23-year-old philosophy student, Ayomide Adeleye, has confessed to killing 18-year-old Christiana Idowu, an Industrial Training student at Yaba College of Technology. Adeleye, now in police custody, admitted to the crime, stating, “I killed her because I had financial problems.” He lured Idowu to his residence under the pretence of repairing her phone. Adeleye recounted the horrific moment of the murder, saying, “I just grabbed her, applied pressure… I then squeezed her throat, and she gave up.” He then buried Idowu’s body in a shallow grave behind his compound. Adeleye contacted Idowu’s mother, demanding ransom, and extorted N360,000. He said,…

Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Edo State governorship election. Prof. Faruk Kuta: “Okpebholo, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared the winner and returned elected.” APC dominated Edo North, while PDP maintained stronghold in Edo Central and Edo South. Local Government Results: Igueben: APC (5,907), PDP (8,470), LP (494) Esan West: APC (12,952), PDP (11,004), LP (342) Uhunmwonde: APC (8,776), PDP (9,339), LP (769) Owan West: APC (12,277), PDP (11,284), LP (201) Ovia North-East: APC (13,225), PDP (15,311), LP (1,675) Okpebholo (APC) – 291,667 votes Asue Ighodalo…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made progress in uploading results from the Edo governorship election onto its Result Viewing Portal. As of Saturday, a total of 205 results out of 4,519 polling units have been uploaded, representing 4.5% of the total results. The development indicates that INEC is gradually making public the outcome of the election, providing transparency and accountability in the electoral process. Breakdown of Uploaded Results: – Total polling units: 4,519 – Results uploaded: 205 (4.5%) – Remaining results: 4,314 (95.5%) The continuous upload of results on the portal allows Nigerians to track the electoral process…

Nigeria’s economy is on the rise, with the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching an impressive N60.93 trillion in the second quarter of 2024. This represents a significant 16.94% increase compared to the same period last year. The services sector is leading the charge, growing by 3.79% and contributing a whopping 58.76% to the country’s GDP. The agriculture sector also saw a 1.41% growth, while the industry sector bounced back with a 3.53% increase, reversing last year’s decline of -1.94%. *Key Drivers of GDP Growth:* – _Services Sector:_ 3.79% growth, contributing 58.76% to GDP – _Agriculture Sector:_ 1.41% growth -…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has announced the release of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, marking a significant milestone for candidates who sat for the exam. According to Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO’s Registrar and Chief Executive, 60.55% of candidates secured five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics. *Key Highlights of the Results* – _Total Registration_: 1,376,423 candidates registered for the exam, comprising 706,950 males and 669,473 females. – _Number of Candidates Who Sat_: 1,367,736 candidates sat for the exam, comprising 702,112 males and 665,624 females. – _Candidates with Five Credits and Above_: 828,284 candidates…

As the Edo State governorship election draws near, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies are intensifying preparations to ensure a smooth and credible process. The election, scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024, has 17 political parties vying for the top spot, with Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, and Olumide Akpata of the Labour Party emerging as leading contenders. *Election Materials Deployment* INEC has confirmed the arrival of sensitive materials, including ballot papers and result sheets, in Edo State via Benin Airport. These materials have been transported to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved swiftly to debunk rumors surrounding the arrest of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. In a statement released on Wednesday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale emphasized that Bello is not in the commission’s custody, contrary to widespread media reports. Yahaya Bello’s Wanted Status Reaffirmed Oyewale reiterated that Bello remains wanted by the commission due to alleged N80.2 billion money laundering charges. A subsisting warrant for his arrest is still in place. “Media reports today that a former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello is in the holding facility of the Economic…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared that Julius Abure is no longer the National Chairman of the Labour Party, citing the expiration of his tenure in June 2024. This development comes as INEC responds to a lawsuit filed by the Labour Party, challenging its exclusion from the commission’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. In a counter-affidavit, INEC’s legal team, led by Tanko Inuwa, SAN, argued that the Labour Party’s March 2024 National Convention, which re-elected Abure as chairman, contravened both the Nigerian Constitution and the Electoral Act. As a…

Tragedy struck in the Mbar community of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, as unidentified gunmen killed five innocent youths on Sunday night. The attack has sparked widespread condemnation and concerns about escalating violence in the region. _Attack Details_ According to Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, the youths were attacked while traveling from Mbar town to Koh village. The gunmen, fleeing on motorcycles, targeted the unarmed youths along a bypass near Yelwa Nono village. _Condemnation and Concerns_ The Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard condemned the attack, citing prior intelligence reports of suspected terrorists infiltrating the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) demand to redeploy Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Anugbum Onuoha, citing no compelling reasons for his removal. The controversy surrounding Onuoha stems from his alleged closeness to Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, who has a strained relationship with Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki. The PDP fears Onuoha’s ties to Wike could compromise the upcoming governorship election. In a formal protest letter to INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, Edo PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemhin highlighted Onuoha’s familial and professional connections to Wike. “The ties between these two are too…