As preparation for the 2023 general election is gradually gaining momentum, traditional and religious leaders have called on politicians to avoid making statements that will throw the country into chaos. In a similar manner, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has warned political parties that their candidate should play by rules, saying their campaigns must be issue-based rather than name-calling or religious politicking. The electoral umpire called on the media to demonstrate neutrality during the electioneering period.

The newly sworn-in Chief Justice of the Federation (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola has sought a constitutional amendment to halt some cases from reaching Supreme Court. The CJN made this appeal yesterday when he appeared before the lawmakers for a screening exercise to confirm him as the substantive CJN, saying the volume of workload at the apex court was overwhelming. He disclosed that the number of Supreme Court justices has gradually reduced from the usual 21 numbers to now 13 members only.

Authorities of Lagdo dam situated close to the Nigeria/Cameroun border have warned of an imminent flood in frontline communities along the river bank as it releases excess water from the dam. It would be recalled that the heavy downpour witnessed in the last couple of days in Nigeria has displaced over 100,000 persons even as others lost their lives while over 500,000 others were indirectly affected by the flood in the preceding month.

The North East Governors Forum (NEGF) has called on the Federal Government, FG to accelerate action towards execution of the hydro-electricity power project that was halted in a controversial manner in Taraba state some two years ago. The Governors made this call through a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting held at Gombe state Government House over the weekend. Accordingly, the Governors of Adamawa, Borno, Bauchi, Taraba, Gombe, and Yobe states met to deliberate on issues of power supply affecting the region which is giving them concern.

At least eight persons have now been confirmed dead following a boat accident that happened at Jumbam village in Tarmuwa local government of Yobe state on Saturday. A boat accident occurred on Saturday afternoon when two passengers were reported drowned on transit to Babangida weekly market where a boat capsized with passengers. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, YOSEMA, has disclosed more details following the incident that made some local marketers meet their ill-fated day when they got capsized. 

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has vowed to put an end to all forms of sabotage in the oil sector through arrests and prosecution of oil thieves, their sponsors and all those dealing illegally in petroleum products. According to the Commandant General (CG) of the corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, all machinery both on land and in the waterways will be deployed to combat these crimes.