Ighodalo Celebrates High Chief Ikimi At 80 …Says he’s a political colossus and quintessential leader. By Sarah Ojo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the September election in Edo State, has sent warm felicitations to High Chief Tom Ikimi on his 80th birthday anniversary. In a statement he personally signed in Benin on…
FCTA disbursed N3.62 Billion to Area Councils, Stakeholders The Federal Capital Territory Administration has distributed N3.62 billion in statutory allocations for May to the six Area Councils, teachers, and pension schemes. Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, chaired the 190th FCT Joint Account Allocation Committee meeting in Abuja where…
Oborevwori’s 40% mobilisation makes sale of contracts unattractive in Delta – Aniagwu Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, yesterday said it had become very unattractive for contractors to sell their projects because of the 40 percent mobilisation paid for most newly awarded projects in the state. Aniagwu, who…
Nigerian INEC Chairman is Alive, Commission Confirms By Yahaya Idris, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially denied rumors surrounding the death of its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Reports surfaced on December 9, 2024, suggesting that Yakubu had passed away at a hospital in London. However, INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi, has…
Delta Govt, Tantita Security Services launch classrooms for inmate education in Warri The Delta State Government, in collaboration with Tantita Security Services Limited, has inaugurated an 8-classroom block at the Medium Security Correction Centre, Okere Road, Warri, to boost inmate education and rehabilitation. The facility, built by Tantita Security Services, was officially commissioned on Tuesday,…
Oborevwori partnering FG for Delta devt – Aniagwu …Responds to viral video on Senator Tinubu’s visit Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Thursday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was partnering with the Federal Government for the overall development of the state. Aniagwu who disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba said…
Edo 2024: Arewa Women Group declares support for PDP’s Ighodalo, says he’s next governor By George Etakibuebu. Ahead of September governorship election in Edo State, a women’s group under the auspice ‘Arewa Women’ based in Edo State has publicly declared their support for a frontline People’s Democratic Party, PDP, gubernatorial candidate for the September election…
By Elempe Dele My old man, Dr. Ade Elempe, was born in the 30s – say less than two decades after my ancestors left their homes up in the hills where they lived in huts and caves. They were urged to come down the valleys by the white men during the colonial mandate so that…
Oborevwori celebrates Efeizomor II, Obi of Owa at 87 Delta State Governor of Delta, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, felicitated the Obi of Owa Kingdom, HRM Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, on his 87th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described the revered…
Prof. Dahida Deewua Philip of the University of Abuja: A Distinguished Academic Excellence Nigeria faces a complex array of challenges that span economic, social, and political spheres. These issues include economic instability, social inequality, governance deficits, corruption, and political unrest. To effectively tackle these problems, Nigeria needs visionary and skilled leaders who are committed to…