North-East

Buhari leaves as Bauchi APC campaign rally ends abruptly over power outage

The public address system broke down while Abdullahi Adamu, national chairman of the ruling party, was addressing the gathering.

Adamawa REC suspended, warned to stay away from INEC office

In declaring the results, Ari had usurped the duties and powers of the Returning Officer, Prof Mohammed Mele.

Allow FG collect VAT, Gombe begs Rivers, Lagos

The plea comes amidst moves by Rivers and Lagos States to begin the collection of VAT, bringing the decade-long collection by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to an end.

Zulum counters FG, names 2 Borno LGAs under Boko Haram control

Mr Zulum's new position has punctured repeated claims of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration that no Nigerian territory is under the control of the terror group.

Appeal Court affirms Fintiri’s election as Adamawa governor

The Appellate Court frowned at the premature announcement of the election outcome by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) Hudu Ari, adding that Binani’s appeal was plagued by several demons.

Farmer sentenced to death for defending self against herdsman

Kabiru Zelani, a rice farmer who has been standing trial since 2015 for stabbing Ardo Ali, a herder to death was sentenced on Tuesday.

Adamawa: Finally, incumbent governor wins re-election

The concluded exercise on Tuesday was monitored and attended by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner for Voter Education of the Commission, following the suspension of Hudu Yunusa, the embattled Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) who illegally announced Ms Binani as winner earlier.

Appeal Court reinstates Adamawa, Taraba APC guber candidates

The APC has also been ordered to resubmit the names of the duo to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in compliance to the verdict of the Appellate Court.

Taraba assembly speaker resigns, replaced

Normally, sitting begins by 10am but Wednesday’s session in which the former Speaker tendered his resignation, took place before the official plenary time.
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