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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room (NCSSR), say politicians bought votes from electorates at the Edo state governorship election with as low as N5000 and a loaf of bread.  “Situation Room observers reported widespread instances of blatant vote buying and selling across …

APC 403.PDP- 1LP- 0 ; The polling unit is one of hundreds where elections were held in Edo to elect the person to succeed Governor Godwin Obaseki. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured an overwhelming victory in the polling unit of its former chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, in Saturday’s governorship election …

In a bid to maintain electoral integrity, operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three individuals suspected of vote-buying in the ongoing Edo State governorship election The arrests occurred in the Egor Local Government Area of the state around 10:00 am. EFCC officials took three suspects, …

The INEC National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has said that she will not collect any bribe to upturn the results of the state governorship election.   While speaking on Channels TV, Gumus boasted that no one would dare approach her with a bribe because of her reputation. In …

The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command has foiled a su!cide attempt by a 59-Year-Old Man on the Third Mainland Bridge. The Spokesperson of the command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement said the man identified simply as Yemi, attempted to jump into the …

By Olalekan Adigun Religion in Nigeria is frequently described as a beacon of hope, a source of comfort for millions fighting the nation’s rampant socioeconomic problems. Every Friday and Sunday, believers flock to various places of worship to express their admiration for or requests from a Higher Being known as …

Kumawood actress and movie producer, Bernice Asare, has candidly discussed the difficulties in her marriage to a pastor, expressing regret over the decision to wed him.   In an interview with Zionfelix, she explained that what once seemed like an ideal relationship ultimately became one of the biggest mistakes of her …

Music star Davido has shown love to one of his drivers, Doro DMW. Taking to his Instagram page, he revealed that the music star has done it again as he gifted him a new car. Congratulating himself, he prayed that his boss would never fall.He wrote; “Congratulations to me. God bless you 001, …

The Borno State Government has provided an update on the pledges and actual receipts for the Maiduguri relief fund. News360 Nigeria reports that donors include prominent figures such as Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, business mogul Aminu Dantata, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and PDP presidential candidate Atiku …

Amid threats to the continued tenure of Iliya Damagun as acting national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared 100 percent support for the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Damagun. Makinde made this declaration at the groundbreaking ceremony for the upgrade of …