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Month: October 2023

PDP wins as tribunal sacks Gov Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State

The court declared David Ombugadu as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Nasarawa. The Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lafia has nullified the election of Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State. The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to revoke the certificate of return issued to…

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Tribunal upholds election of Gov Ahmadu Fintiri, disimisses SDP petition

The Judge added that the petition was lacking in merit, defective and incompetent. The Adamawa Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Yola on Monday affirmed the election of Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr Umar Ardo, and his party had challenged Fintiri’s victory before the…

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3 easy ways to increase your daily protein intake

Whether you’re striving to build muscle, manage your weight, or simply lead a healthier lifestyle, these easy protein-boosting strategies are practical and accessible. Protein is a crucial component of our diet, It plays a vital role in building and repairing tissues, supporting the immune system, and even assisting with weight management. However, many Nigerians often…

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JOKA.NG takes attendees on an Out-of-Space journey with Games and Genres

#FeaturebyTHEJOKA.NG On September 23, 2023, the inaugural ‘Games and Genre’ festival by THE JOKA.NG took place at the iconic Freedom Park Lagos, setting a new standard for entertainment and music events. With over 500 attendees, a diverse range of games, captivating music, and non-stop excitement, this event left an unforgettable mark on its audience. The…

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BOA working on recovering ₦243 million loan from 150 debtors – Official

BOA manager noted that the bank was already in talks with the telecommunication companies and other stakeholders that could make tracing the debtors easy. The Bank of Agriculture (BOA) says it is working assiduously to recover the ₦243 million loan disbursed to 150 debtors between 2011 and 2024 in Kwara. The BOA Ilorin Branch Manager,…

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Nigerians abroad warned to stop wishing ill on those in homeland

Presidential committee Chief urges patriots to stay and work for national progress. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, had strong words for Nigerians leaving the country. Delivering an address at The Covenant Nation’s national development fair, the Platform, he emphasised that while it is not wrong to…

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Police arrests man for raping his 2 nieces

The suspect was arrested, and paraded before journalists in Nasarawa State, alongside 28 other suspected criminals. Operatives of Nasarawa Police Command have arrested one Adamu Sani, for raping his two nieces 10 and 4 years old respectively, in the Karu Local Government Area of the state. Disclosing this incident, Nasarawa Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO),…

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An annual loss of $5 billion in Africa’s food market has been attributed to an insect

The tsetse fly epidemic in Africa spans 10 million square kilometers, impacting meat production. Drug-resistant tsetse fly strains have emerged in 21 African countries. Without effective disease control measures, Africa’s meat sector may fall short of its growth target of 14.7 million metric tonnes by 2029. Africa’s ability to produce meat is negatively impacted by the tsetse…

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Kidnappers abduct CAC members on their way to burial ceremony

The route has been a nightmare for motorists due to incessant cases of kidnapping and armed robbery. Some members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igan, Akure, Ondo State capital, have been kidnapped. The worshippers, according to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Ondo, SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, were abducted by some yet-to-be identified…

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Abia youths accuse Alex Otti of spending state funds on Peter Obi

They claimed that this misallocation of resources has left over 10,000 civil servants in the state jobless. The Abia Youths Interest Group (AYIG), a body representing All Progressives Congress (APC) youths in Abia State, has accused Governor Alex Otti of diverting state funds to finance the ongoing presidential court case of Labour Party’s candidate, Peter…

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