Written by There was wild jubilation in Abia state today as the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC declared former bank chief, Alex Otti, winner of the state’s March 18 election. Mr Otti polled 175,467 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Okey Ahiwe of the PDP who polled 88,529 votes. Following the declaration of the results, Abia residents trooped to … Continue reading “Abia residents carry coffin to bury PDP as they celebrate emergence of LPs’ Alex Otti as governor of the state (www.skits.ng)”
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that the Lagos state government has no space for bigotry or ethnic coloration in its system. Following the conduct of last Saturday’s governorship election in the state, some residents argued that they were ethnically profiled by some thugs and prevented to vote at their polling units. While speaking to residents … Continue reading “We don’t have any space for bigotry or ethnic coloration in our system – Gov Sanwo-Olu says (www.skits.ng)”
Former Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose, has said that anyone who believes they can unseat President-elect, Bola Tinubu, is daydreaming. Speaking on Channels TV this evening, Fayose pointed that the election is already done and dusted but added that those who are aggrieved have the courts to approve for redress. In his wordsI am not desperate for … Continue reading “For anybody to say you will unseat Ahmed Bola Tinubu, you are day dreaming, That election has come and gone”- Former Governor Ayo Fayose (www.skits.ng)”
Two Nigerian men based abroad have torn their Nigerian passport while complaining about the poor conduct of the 2023 general elections. In a video shared online, the men, expressing their anger over the process and outcome of the elections. One of the men showed off his passport booklet as he voiced how he was disappointed with how … Continue reading “Angry Nigerian men based abroad tear their Nigerian passport over poor conduct of election (www.skits.ng)”
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, has dismissed reports of widespread acts of violence and voter suppression in the state governorship election held on Saturday, March 18. In an interview with Channels TV, Owohunwa confirmed the attacks on voters and electoral officers recorded at some Lagos polling units, saying, It is true that weve … Continue reading “Lagos state Commissioner of Police Idowu Owohunwa dismisses claims of widespread cases of voter suppression and violence in Lagos guber election (www.skits.ng)”
Russian leader , Vladimir Putin, 70, was seen limping as he made a surprise visit to Crimea, the annexed territory of Ukraine on Saturday, March 18. It was the first time the Russian strong man had been seen publicly after the International Criminal Court issues an arrest warrant for him on Friday.Putin was seen with Mikhail … Continue reading “Putin seen limping as he makes surprise visit to annexed Crimea a day after ICC issued arrest warrant for him (www.skits.ng)”
An elderly man was left with bruises on his face, elbow, and hand after he was attacked by thugs in his polling unit in Lagos State. The man explained that he was in the queue to vote at his polling unit in Akesan, Oba’s Palace, near Iba, Lagos state, when thugs warned them that anyone not … Continue reading “Elderly man injured by thugs at his polling unit in Lagos as more videos emerge showing voter suppression across Lagos (www.skits.ng)”
A club owner in Lagos and his brother, have been accused of beating their staff to death. According to reports, a nightclub bartender identified as Destiny, who worked at Club 183 in Ago Palace in Lagos, was allegedly beaten by his boss, his boss’ brother, and the club’s security men, over a missing DJ turntable mixer. During … Continue reading “Lagos nightclub owner and his brother allegedly beat their staff to death over missing turntable mixer (www.skits.ng)”
Mrs Blessing Adeniran, the mother of a 12-year-old student of Chrisland High School in Ikeja, Lagos state, Desola Whitney Adeniran, who died while attending the school’s Interhouse sports held at the Agege Stadium on February 9, has stated that the result from the autopsy conducted on her daughter revealed she died of electrocution. Recall that in … Continue reading “Autopsy revealed my daughter died of electrocution – Mother of 12-year-old Chrisland student who died during the school’s inter-house sports says (www.skits.ng)”
Chioma Chukwuka has reacted after being called out by her colleague Georgina Onuoha for hypocrisy. Recall that on Saturday, Feb. 25, Chioma released a video from her polling unit to show thugs attacking her and other voters. The actress cried out as she condemned the election violence she witnessed. Georgina then took to her page to commend … Continue reading ““The enemy within” Chioma Chukwuka hits back at Georgina Onuoha after she accused her of hypocrisy (www.skits.ng)”