By Monday Ajogun Edo Deputy Governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has expressed optimism that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will sweep the forthcoming local government elections across the state. Idahosa gave the optimism while addressing APC party faithful and leaders at the official declaration of local government election’sContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Mogbede The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the aegis of Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has resolved to work towards solving the problems and challenges facing the country’s democratic space. Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum said the resolution was reached atContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Accord Party has expressed confidence that the party’s governorship candidate in the Aug. 15 Osun election, Gov. Ademola Adeleke, will secure between 90 per cent and 95 per cent of the votes. The Lagos State Chairman of the Accord Party, Mr Dele Oladeji, spokeContinue Reading
By Awayi Kuje The Social Democratic Party, (SDP) candidate for the Lafia/Obi Federal Constituency in the 2027 general election, Mr Solomon Akwashiki, has urged electorate to place competence and merit above party interests when choosing leaders. Akwashiki, who represents Lafia Central Constituency in the Nasarawa State House of Assembly,Continue Reading
By Monday Ajogun The Federal Government has assured Edo residents of its commitment to partner with the state government to unlock and develop it’s vast tourism potential. The Director-General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Authority (NTDA), Dr Ola Awakan, gave the assurance on Monday in Benin, atContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Member representing Ileoluji/Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency, Rep. Ayodele Adefiranye, has appreciated APC leaders after securing the party’s 2027 ticket. Adefiranye, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, specifically thanked President Bola Tinubu, Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, party leaders, supporters and constituents for the unwaveringContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The United African Methodist Church (UAMC) Organisation on Saturday inaugurated the Diocese of Lagos and enthroned Most Rev’d Moses Jesuyon Toyi as Archbishop. Toyi was proclaimed Diocesan Bishop by Conference Committee Secretary, Bro. Bunmi Kuti, during the ceremony at the UAMC Cathedral, Jebba St., Ebute MetaContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Edo Command, has arrested two suspected pipeline vandals in Esan West Local Government Area of the state as part of efforts to combat economic sabotage and protect critical national assets. The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC EfosaContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Tomatoes Growers and Processors Association of Nigeria (TOPAN) has assured Nigerians that the current high prices of tomatoes are expected to decline considerably from late July as the wet-season harvest begins. The Kaduna State Chairman of TOPAN, Mr Rabiu Zuntu, gave the assurance inContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 80,640 of free fertiliser to 20,160 smallholder farmers in South-South geopolitical zone . The initiative was under the fund’s Farm Input Support pogramme (FISP) which reinforces the Federal Government’s commitment to boost agricultural productivity,Continue Reading
