INEC redeploys 5 RECs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the redeployment of five Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) and four directors.
Fire guts Kogi assembly complex
The development has been confirmed by Salau Ozigi, director of the Kogi Fire Service in Lokoja.
Banditry: Katsina reopens fuel stations, cattle markets
Governor Aminu Masari had directed the closure after discovering that bandits in the state were being supplied fuels and rustled animals.
Ganduje sacks aide arrested by DSS for demanding Buhari’s resignation
The government said the controversial aide had failed to differentiate between personal opinion and official stand on matters of public concern.
Kogi guber: Supreme Court fixes date for judgement
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP and its candidate, Musa Wada, had approached the apex court, presenting evidence on why it should be declared winner of the last year exercise.
Banditry: Katsina restores mobile telecommunication networks three months after ban
The ban, imposed on over 16 local government areas, which was aimed at containing banditry and other security threats was lifted on Thursday.
Rano Emirate gets new Emir
This followed the passing away of immediate past Emir of Rano, Tafida Abubakar Illa, who died on Saturday at the age of 74.
Mass defection hits Kano assembly as deputy speaker, 13 lawmakers join NNPP
The lawmakers announced their decision in separate letters sent to the Kano Assembly speaker, Hamisu Chidari, on Friday, Uba Abdullahi, the assembly spokesman, said in a statement.
Bauchi gov, Mohammed, to dump PDP for APC soon: Zulum
The Bauchi helmsman made headlines recently when he justified the illegal act of herdsmen bearing arms.