Allegations of vote-buying on Saturday surfaced in the ongoing Ekiti State governorship election. Several voters reportedly received cash inducements from political party agents in exchange for their votes. According to findings from Aramoko Ekiti, headquarters of Ekiti West Local Government Area, some voters admitted…
…the Ogun State House of Assembly, while those who alleged him failed to appear. "These allegations are not new. When they were first raised, I was asked to proceed on leave to allow for investigations. However, no credible findings were ever established against me. "The Ogun State House of Assembly also invited parties…
…to say. We are behind him, and he is very calm, totally unfazed.” Hakimi, 27, is facing allegations that he raped a 24-year-old woman in the Paris region in 2023, which he denies. The reigning African footballer of the year was regularly booed by fans in the crowd of over 64,000 at the Gillette Stadium near Boston duri…
…Activities (ROPA) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over allegations of a data breach. The National Commissioner of NDPC, Dr Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Abuja during a media parley to mark three years of the commission. Olatunji said the request followed the signing of the Nigeria Data Pro…
…after Adio himself was suspended alongside the Deputy Director of Students Affairs over allegations related to extortion. The suspended student leader was accused of indirect involvement in the collection of ?1,000 from newly admitted students for practical sessions. University authorities said about ?700,000 linked to…
…and no police presence. It is appalling, and we condemn it entirely," Ezeme stated. The allegations came amid reports of logistical challenges and delayed commencement of voting in some parts of the Enugu North Senatorial District during the by-election.
…agencies to exercise greater sensitivity when investigating politically charged allegations across national borders. "The long arm of the law, when you go into other countries, particularly in politically motivated cases, needs to have a lot more sensitivity," she added. Alison-Madueke also suggested that her gender an…
Governor Abiodun dismissed allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, insisting that the decision was taken before he assumed office,
…it difficult to reconcile the soft-spoken farmer we greeted daily with the weight of the allegations against him. We knew him as a calm person." Why I killed them His motive, he allegedly told detectives, was revenge. Not revenge for something that happened last year or even a decade ago, but revenge for wounds he clai…
…but that is how people have been surviving," Makinde stated. Marketers' defence Refuting allegations that marketers are thriving on the present crisis, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers (NALPGAM), Mr. Edu Iyang, blamed the development on a shortage in LPG supply. He lamented…
…is how institutions lose respect. The third and perhaps most consequential case concerns allegations that Nigeria's tax reform laws were altered after passage by the National Assembly. This is far more serious than an internal leadership endorsement or a committee report. It touches directly on the authenticity of laws…
…marks the latest development in a case that has attracted widespread attention since the allegations first emerged. The Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco defender has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The player's legal team has maintained that the accusations are false and has expressed confidence that the trial will…
…pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022 and is scheduled to stand trial next year.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) told the BBC: ''Canada has been consistent that hosting major events does not ch…
…"as part of an investigation opened by the Marseille public prosecutor's office into allegations of organised fraud, organised sports corruption, handling of proceeds of crime and money laundering".The player was released after being interviewed in police custody and the investigations remain ongoing, officials added.W…
…of the suit, and a request for the plaintiff to provide further particulars to support allegations contained in court filings. According to him, the application seeking extension of time was granted during the morning session, while the remaining motions were determined after the court stood down for about four hours t…
…between 2010 and 2015 under former President Goodluck Jonathan, consistently denied the allegations throughout the trial. British prosecutors alleged that the 65-year-old former minister received a range of luxury benefits in London from individuals in the oil and gas industry who were seeking access to lucrative contr…
…pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape and one count of sexual assault relating to allegations by four different women between 2020 and 2022. He is due to stand trial next year.Canada's government website states that they can deny entry to any person that has "committed or been convicted of a crime". The World Cup…
Rivian has been sued over allegations that the EV maker made false claims about the autonomous driving capabilities of its R1T truck and R1S SUV models. The class-action complaint, which was filed Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, focuses on the first-generation models of the…
…in European industry, on the line over a single illegal sale. None of this proves the allegations are false. The government hasn't yet made its evidence public, and it's worth withholding judgment until it does. The Commerce Department, under Lutnick's leadership, agreed late last year to put up to $150 million of taxp…
…Coast's opening 2-1 win over Ecuador, was arrested last month as part of a probe into allegations that he deliberately received a yellow card while playing for Nice against Metz in May. French prosecutors confirmed that a 23-year-old Ligue 1 player had been questioned over allegations of organised fraud, organised spor…
…Sale Mailemo, he confirmed knowledge of the matter, stating that they are studying the allegations by the former anti-corruption chairman. "We are studying the allegations, and we will respond appropriately, and it may include taking legal action against Barrister Muhyi," he said. Kwankwaso diverted billions into priva…