INEC mourns Ogun REC

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has expressed sadness over the demise of its Ogun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Mr Olaniyi Ijalaye. Adaozublog reported yesterday that Ijalaye died on Monday after attending the regular quarterly meeting of the commission in Abuja. In a statement by the commission’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information …

Barack Obama says US ready for Kamala Harris presidency

Former president Obama, who was greeted with rapturous applause and cheers at the packed arena hosting the party’s nominating convention on Tuesday said Vice President Harris would fight for Americans, and called her November poll rival Donald Trump “dangerous.” “Kamala Harris is ready for the job. This is a person who has spent her life …

Anambra community celebrates New Yam festival

The people of Enugwu Adazi-Enu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State have celebrated their age-long annual New Yam festival with agricultural revolution and enhanced food productivity as its main focus. During the ceremony, which took place at the community’s village square on Sunday, there were deliberate and aggressive efforts by the monarch, …

Police arrest couple over alleged assault of their maid

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly assaulting their eight-year-old maid, simply identified as Miss Previous. Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Moses Joel Iyamu, who confirmed the incident, said the victim is currently undergoing treatment while the investigation is ongoing. The incident reportedly happened somewhere around in Ikpoba Hill …