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Nigeria’s main opposition has declared its intention to provide compelling new evidence to the courts, challenging the legitimacy of this year’s presidential election. The opposition alleges that President Bola Tinubu, the declared winner, presented fraudulent academic credentials to the authorities, casting a shadow over his presidency. First runner-up, Atiku Abubakar, along with his legal team, […]
Our administration recently proposed the most ambitious pro-housing zoning changes in the history of New York City — changes that would rewrite the wrongs of the past and clear the way toward building the kinds of housing New York City so desperately needs. The 1961 Zoning Resolution drastically changed the way our city would build […]
Adamawa State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, convened on Monday, October 2, delivered its verdict, dismissing the petition filed by Umar Ardo, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the state’s last election. The tribunal’s decision was a significant development in the ongoing legal battle following the gubernatorial election held on March 18, […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially appointed Amos Josiah Dangut as the new head of the Nigeria national office, succeeding Patrick Areghan, whose tenure has recently concluded. This significant announcement was made through a statement released by WAEC on Monday. Dangut’s professional background includes roles such as assistant registrar/subject officer in the test […]
Gambian President, Adama Barrow, marked a significant milestone on Saturday as he officially inaugurated the 48-kilometer North Bank Roads Project Lot 2 in Nyanija, Central River Region (CRR). This ambitious road project encompasses vital communities, including Kaur Janneh Kunda, Kerr Gibbi, and Chamen, promising enhanced connectivity and improved transportation infrastructure. In his inaugural statement, President […]
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 63rd independence anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a comprehensive address, touching on the nation’s history, challenges, and plans for the future. Speaking as both the President of Nigeria and a fellow citizen, Tinubu reflected on the nation’s journey since gaining independence and outlined key reforms and economic measures aimed at […]
In a recent press conference held at the University of The Gambia’s Faraba Banta Campus, Gomez, a prominent figure in the educational sector, expressed heartfelt gratitude towards Adama Barrow, the President of The Republic of The Gambia. Gomez lauded President Barrow’s unwavering support, which has played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the […]
The acting executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Abdulkarim Chukkol, has charged newly- graduated cadets of the commission against indiscipline and other acts of corruption. He gave the charge on Friday, September 29, 2023, at the passing out parade of 332 Detective Assistant Course 4 Officers at the Police Mobile Training […]
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court in Kano has ruled that the Kano State Government must pay the sum of N30 billion in compensation to the Incorporated Trustees of Massallacin Eid Shop Owners. This judgment stems from the controversial and allegedly unlawful demolition of shops in the vicinity of the Kano Eid […]
Nigerian tourism minister has been hospitalised in Abuja after suffering acute poisoning from unknown origins, Peoples Gazette was told, as her family members fear time was running against their efforts to save her life. Lola Ade-John, 60, was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Jabi, shortly after she started manifesting symptoms of her poisoning, according […]
New Yorkers have gathered in Co-op City yesterday to mark the inauguration of the annual observance of Ota Benga Day. The detailed report was included in a press release issued on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The history behind this day stretches back to the 15th century when Europeans first set foot in Africa for economic […]
Operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) early morning today rescued a female asthmatic patient and a commercial bus driver from an accident scene at Ajala inward Abule-Egba area of Lagos. In a statement released by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq quoted Lastma Ogunjobi Jeremiah (Head Zone […]
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has stirred controversy and outrage as he threatens to arrest anyone protesting against the decision to establish the Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Teaching Hospital (IBBUTH) in Minna, the state capital. The state government’s recent move to convert the defunct Shiroro Hotel in Minna into the teaching hospital has sparked heated […]
For the third time in a row and with his habitual respect for time and culture of his community, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday joined the 2023 public commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad in Ilorin, the state capital. Seated to the right of Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari and dozens of […]
Some gunmen have reportedly abducted a housewife and three of her children at Ajilete community in Agunjin District, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. It was learnt that the kidnappers on Sunday night stormed the community shooting sporadically before they abducted the victims from their house. It was said that the gunmen contacted their […]
As the Chief Patron of The President’s International Award (PIA) Programme in The Gambia, President Barrow has presided over the country’s 10th National Gold Awards Ceremony held at the Never Again Memorial Arch, Banjul. The initiative seeks to instil in the Awardees a feeling of civic duty and patriotism so that they can improve the […]
The leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) will commence an indefinite strike on Tuesday, October 3. This followed a joint press briefing held by both leadership of the union in Abuja, the nation’s capital on Tuesday (today). The unions also asked their state chapters to mobilize […]
The Nigerian entertainment world is plunged into grief as the iconic Nollywood actor, Pa Yemi Lawrence Adeyemi, famously known as Suara, breathed his last at the age of 76. Suara’s family officially confirmed his demise in a statement released on Monday, September 25th, 2023, leaving fans and colleagues in profound sorrow. While the family did […]
The Benue government has confirmed the kidnap of information commissioner Matthew Aboh. Mr Aboj was abducted on Sunday evening at about 8:00 p.m. The chief press secretary to the governor, Tersoo Kula, confirmed this on Monday. Mr Kula said Governor Hyacinth Alia was aware of the situation and had directed security operatives to ensure his […]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says the country’s total annual upstream capital expenditure decreased from $27 billion in 2014 to less than $6 billion in 2022. NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe revealed this on the sideline of the World Petroleum Congress (WPC) held on Sunday in Calgary, Canada. Mr Komolafe, represented by the agency’s […]