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Nigeria’s electoral umpire, theIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the 2023 general elections would go on as scheduled despite recent attacks on its facilities and personnel. Point News247 reports that INEC would conduct the 2023 general elections across the country, but maintains it would not announce results from polling units where violent incidents were orchestrated. While reacting to the violent attacks on its facilities and staff in Imo State last week, INEC assured Nigerians that the body would devise strategies to protect its offices, assets, and personnel nationwide. INEC described the attacks on its facilities and staff in Imo State…

As the buzz over the disturbing sex tape allegedly made by a 10yr-Old pupil of Chrisland Schools in Dubai continues to generate controversy, the girl has made bold to confirm that it’s actually her on the video. Reactions over the allegations of rape have also continued to pour in as Wizkid baby mama, Shola Ogudu, expressed her view on the issue, Point News247 reports. Recall that a video of a 10-year-old female student of Chrisland Schools Lagos, who was allegedly raped by fellow students during a trip to Dubai, UAE, was all over social media. Shola who happens to be…

The two officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) involved in the ill fated Kaduna crash of Tuesday, 19th April have been identified. Point News247 reports that the two officers — Abubakar Alkali and Elijah Karatu — were killed in the incident which took place at NAF Base, Kaduna state. Oladayo Amao, chief of air staff, said the cause of the crash will be “thoroughly” investigated. According to a statement by Edward Gabkwet, NAF’s spokesman, the air chief spoke when he visited Kaduna to commiserate with families, friends, and colleagues of the pilots that lost their lives in the accident.…

In a bid to spread love during the holy season of Ramadan, a socio-political group, Sanwo-Olu Babes, has empowered over 450 widows in Lagos state. Point News247 reports that the charitable act was extended to the widows, in order to contribute positively to their well-being and appreciate their participation, as patriotic citizens during electioneering period. Coordinator of the group, Mrs Oluwafunmilayo Adedayo, who disclosed this at the Lawma Simpson office Sura, Lagos Island disclosed that empowering widows should be the priority of every responsible government, enjoining the Lagos State Governor not to rest on his oars and mandate of inclusive…

Several stakeholders includingKenechukwu Anene, YenagoaBayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, have expressed dismay over the attack on a High Court sitting in Bayelsa State. Point News247 reports that proceedings at a Yenagoa High Court was disrupted last Wednesday when a matter involving factions of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state came up before Justice Nayai Aganaba. Governor Diri said the treatment meted out to the respected Judge by the opposition party members was “most unfortunate.” He cautioned politicians against desecrating the hallowed temple of justice and the judiciary, stressing that the courts remain the last hope of the…

As the race to the 2023 general elections inches closer, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed fees for nomination and expression forms for all elective seats. The party, in a bid to encourage youth participation, magnanimously declared that anyone below the age of 35 would receive a 40 percent cut on the fees. Point News247 reports that the party also disclosed that female aspirants and Persons Living With Disability (PLWD) would only purchase expression of interest form while nomination form would be free of charge. It said that any member willing to participate in the presidential primary election…

Point News247 reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has gotten the nod of the Bola Tinubu-led Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos, to rerun for a second term in office. On Monday, the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), endorsed the governor’s second term bid at the behest of Tinubu. Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu’s chief press secretary, who first broke the news of the endorsement in a tweet, said his principal was also given a pass mark for staying true to the developmental agenda of Lagos. When Sanwo-Olu emerged…

JUST IN: Fidelity Bank Reacts To Video of Alleged Customer With Singing Band Point News247 reports that Fidelity Bank has reacted to a viral video made by a customer who invited a singing band to perform outside one of their branches allegedly over an unreverted debit. The bank’s statement is reproduced below: “Our attention has been drawn to a video circulating online about a man singing at one of our branches. Contrary to media reports claiming that the man was wrongfully debited by the bank, the video is actually a picketing exercise organized by the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations,…

Point News247 reports that Chrisland Schools, Lagos State, has denied allegations that a 10-year-old primary six pupil was raped during the school’s participation in the World School Games at Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The female pupil was among 76 pupils that represented the school at the event, which was held between March 8 and 14, 2022. A statement by a Member, Advisory Board, Chrisland Schools, Akin Fadeyi, titled, ‘Chrisland Children Remain Our Centre of Focus,’ said 71 of the pupils ensured untainted adherence to the school’s standards. “Within these 71, we kept our girls on the 11th floor and boys…

The office of the President of Nigeria has accused a Catholic cleric, Matthew Kukah, of hatred for the Buhari administration and using the pulpit to play politics. Point News247 reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, was reacting to an Easter message by the cleric where he accused the Buhari government of failure. Shehu’s wrote in a statement;“From his pulpit, he devoted his Easter message not to Christ’s death and rebirth so that Man might be saved – but to damning the government in the most un-Christian terms.” “Yet Bishop Kukah used his sermon purposefully to make dissensions and…