By Monday Ajogun The Edo Government has demolished a building allegedly linked to kidnapping activities in Obagie Community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state. Speaking during the demolition , Spokesperson for the Edo State Security Squad, Mr Noah Idemudia, said the building was used as a hideoutContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has commenced a national capacity-building programme for Quality Assurance Assessors in the North-West geopolitical zone to strengthen livestock standards and improve food safety. The ministry said the programme was also aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of Nigeria’s livestock valueContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The PBAT Mandate Elders Forum has lauded the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for restoring its members confidence in the just concluded primaries of the party in Ondo State. Mr Demola Ijabiyi, the Chairman of PBAT Mandate Elders ForumContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has dropped former Benue Governor, Gabriel Suswam and five other senatorial candidates from the party’s final lists of candidates forwarded to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former OndoContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Nigeria Democratic Congress has uploaded the particulars of its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The National Leader of the (NDC), Sen. Seriake Dickson,made this known on his ‘X’ handle. In the post , Dickson said:Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed concern over recurring court judgments ordering political parties’ deregistration, warning that it threaten Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. The National Publicity Secretary of the council, Mr Martins Egbeola, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja thatContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it has successfully uploaded the particulars of its presidential and vice-presidential candidates to INEC’s nomination portal. The party said the uploaded candidates were former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, and former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, vice-presidential candidate, respectively. The NationalContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has commended President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Abdullahi Sule for their commitment to science and technical education in the state. Mr Abel Bala, Chairman, House Committee on Education, gave the commendation on Tuesday during an inspection visit to the NigerianContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu A don, Prof. Samuel Egwu, has warned that 2027 general elections may weaken Nigeria’s electoral integrity unless Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) holds political parties accountable. Egwu, of Department of Political Science, University of Jos, gave the warning at the Centre for Democracy and DevelopmentContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mr Frank Pax-Osifo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 Edo South Senatorial Election, has urged party members to unite behind his candidacy to reclaim the senatorial seat from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Pax-Osifo made the call while speaking with journalistsContinue Reading
