electra

Katsina lawmaker elected to fill up position of late lawmaker, dies in Saudi Arabia

Dr. Ibrahim Aminu Kurami, the lawmaker representing Bakori Local Government Area in Katsina State House of Assembly, is dead. The lawmaker who died today around 2 am Nigerian time, was elected to Katsina State House of Assembly in a by-election conducted on

BREAKING: US election 2020 results: Biden crosses 270 electoral votes, projected to be winner

Democratic Party candidate, Joe Biden, is now projected to have 284 Electoral College votes on Saturday. This is beyond the 270 threshold needed to clinch the United States presidential seat. Biden was projected to have surpassed the 270 electoral vote-threshold

Lady shares her experience as UNILAG introduces electric buses, reveals it costs only ₦100

A Nigerian lady has shared her experience with the newly introduced electric buses at the University of Lagos, UNILAG, revealing that the fare costs only ₦100. In a post shared on her TikTok page, the lady showcased scenes of the front and interior of the

In Case of an Electric Fire, Do Not Panic Instead Do the Following Immediately

Electric fires are dangerous and can quickly escalate if not handled correctly. Unlike regular fires, using water can make the situation worse, as water conducts electricity and increases the risk of electrocution. If you ever face an electric fire, it is

PDP leadership crises: Sheriff will only hand over to successor elected by him - Ojougboh

Factional Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Cairo Ojougboh has pointed out that embattled factional leader of the party, Sen Ali Modu Sheriff was ready to step down but will only handover to a successor duly elected at a fresh

Nigerian lady discovers new way to cook noodles with electric water heater, social media reacts

A Nigerian lady has sparked a discussion on social media after discovering a new way to cook noodles using an electric water heater. The incident was captured in a viral post on TikTok. In the video, the lady can be seen holding an electric heater in her hand

President Buhari congratulates Osun State governor-elect, Gboyega Oyetola

President Buhari has sent a congratulatory message to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor-elect of Osun State, Adegboyega Isiaka Oyetola, for winning the keenly contested governorship election. The President extends warm felicitations to the

Mexican mayor-elect pulled off bus and shot dead

Salvador Villalva Flores, a recently elected mayor was shot and killed on Monday, June 17, in southern Mexico, in the state of Guerrero. The Mexican Mayor-elect was on a bus when he was fatally shot in the head in the town of San Pedro las Playas, according

Okonjo-Iweala sets agenda for Abia Governor-elect, Alex Otti

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has charged the Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, to run clean and transparent governance. Okonjo-Iweala said the incoming government should focus on "disruptive strategies rather

Osun Gov-elect, Adeleke attends Davido's Timeless concert in Lagos

The governor-elect of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke shows his support for his nephew, Davido, with his attendance at the recent Timeless concert in Lagos. The singer's concert was held on Sunday, April 23, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, in Lagos State

26 pro-Fubara Rivers Assembly members suspend Speaker, elect Edison

About 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have suspended the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaehwule. Also, the House elected and inaugurated the leader of the House, Edison Ehie, as its new Speaker. The number of pro-Fubara lawmakers

US President-elect Trump names Marco Rubio secretary of state

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state in his incoming administration. Trump made this known in a statement via his official X handle on Wednesday. The statement reads in part, "It is my Great Honor to

If elected president, I'll jail Onye Eze for arresting Blessing - Speed Darlington

Controversial rapper Speed Darlington, if elected President of Nigeria, has vowed to arrest and jail Onye Eze for disgracing Blessing Okoro. The relationship blogger had been arrested and handcuffed by the billionaire after she claimed his house belongs to

Nigerian woman, Zulfat Suara becomes first Muslim woman to be elected to Nashville office

Zulfat Suara made history Thursday night, becoming the first Muslim elected to Nashville's Metro Council. Suara was elected to fill one of the five At-Large council seats. Suara joins Bob Mendes, Sharon Hurt, Burkley Allen, and Steve Glover as the newly elected

World Cup: Messi told he would be elected Argentina's next president on one condition

Former Argentina president, Mauricio Macri, has insisted that captain Lionel Messi would be elected president if he takes La Albiceleste to win this year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Argentina are already in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in

Senate amends electoral act to allow president, lawmakers and governors vote at party primaries

The Senate, today, May 10, amended the Electoral Act 2022, to allow "statutory delegates" to participate and vote in the conventions, congresses or meetings of political parties. Those identified as "statutory delegates" include the President, Vice President

Ballot Snatching, Hate Speech, Soliciting Votes... A Breakdown of the Electoral Offences Commission Bill

The National Electoral Offences Commission Bill has been approved by the Senate, and if President Muhammadu Buhari signs it, the commission would be responsible for investigating and punishing electoral offences. The Chairman, Secretary, and representatives

My husband is not a thief and would never steal if elected - Atiku's wife

The wife of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Hajiya Titi Abubakar has said that her husband is not a thief and would never steal if elected. Mrs Abubakar made the remark when Atiku Women Prayer Group visited in her residence in Abuja