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Edo election violence, endless Fubara-Wike feud, other top stories from South-south

Nigeria, Sept. 16 -- PDP seeks police coverage over alleged attacks on members The week under review began with claims and counterclaims from the two major political parties - the Peoples Democratic ... Read More


Wike speaks on Edo election, relationship with state's INEC REC

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Minister in charge of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has a family relationship with the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC ... Read More


Edo 2024: INEC REC's my cousin, I won't support PDP, APC candidates - Wike

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has acknowledged that the Resident Electoral Commissioner of INEC in Edo State, Anugbum Onuoha, is his "cousin." He, however, said no one could i... Read More


Wike vows never to support Fubara again

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed never to support Governor Siminalayi Fubara again in his political life. "I will never support Fubara in my political life again. It's... Read More


Akwa Ibom gets new police commissioner

Nigeria, Sept. 14 -- The Police Service Commission has approved Miller Dantawaye's appointment as the commissioner of police for Akwa Ibom State. Mr Dantawaye's appointment is contained in a statemen... Read More


IGP speaks on Edo election amidst PDP's allegation of bias

Nigeria, Sept. 13 -- The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured the people of Edo State that the police have taken measures to ensure that voters exercise their right to vote witho... Read More


Edo 2024: PDP declines to sign peace accord

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has declined to sign a peace accord for candidates and political parties participating in next Saturday's governorship election in ... Read More


Edo 2024: Obaseki predicts 'very violent election' in Edo

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki has predicted that next Saturday's governorship election in Edo State will be "very violent." Mr Obaseki stated this in a meeting with members of the Nati... Read More


Petroleum Price: Lawmaker vows to sponsor motion for Kyari's removal

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- A federal lawmaker, Clement Jimbo, has called for the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) Mele Kyari, saying... Read More


Delta's N626.8bn revenue, N3million police extortion at gunpoint, other top stories from South-south

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- We began the week with the report of a robust revenue inflow for the oil-rich Delta State. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration received an aggregate revenue of N626.8 bill... Read More