They are notable for their distinctive barrel-shaped trunks and remarkable longevity, with some specimens estimated to be in excess of 1,000 years old. The most common species is the African baobab (Adansonia digitata), which can attain heights of up to 25 meters and trunk diameters of up to 10 meters. Notable species include the Madagascar…
S’Court verdict on Plateau: Senior lawyers disagree on lawmakers’ fate, electoral reforms Senior lawyers among them Chief Mike Ahamba, SAN, Prof. Awa Kalu, SAN, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, John Baiyeshea, SAN, Prof Sam Erugo, SAN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, SAN, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, have expressed divergent views on the fate of Plateau State lawmakers sacked by the…
Edo 2024: Afemai support group takes Ighodalo campaign to rural areas, Engages Market people Across Edo North Yusuf Mohammed. The Pro Asue Ighodalo Group, Afemai Coalition for Asue Ighodalo, embarked on a series of market visits across Etsako West Local Government Area, beginning with the bustling Jattu Market. In addition to Jattu Market, the group…
A viral video, widely shared across social media platforms, shows chaotic scenes from Ososo in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, where angry residents hurled stones and other objects at prominent APC leaders yesterday. Among those targeted were the APC candidate Monday Okpebholo, former Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, House of Representatives member Peter Akpatason, former…
Edo 2024: Philip’s Disability and Witches Elempe Dele A little superstition will suffice in deconstructing the tribulations Comrade Philip Shaibu has been going through since he imagined in his mind that he could take over powers from his boss, Governor Godwin Obaseki. While some feel he should have consulted with his boss before nursing such…
PTI Matriculates 1793 Students for 2023/2024 Academic Session By Wilson Macaulay The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) Effurun Delta State today Friday May 31st celebrated the matriculation of 1,793 students for the 2023/2024 academic session. The event, held at the Institute’s Conference Centre, was graced by members of the Governing Council, the Academic Board, invited guests,…
Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule’s tireless efforts have yielded numerous projects with transformative potential for the state. The focus should now shift to assembling a team that matches his unwavering commitment to achieving his vision According to insiders, Governor Sule is mulling a cabinet shake-up in the imminent future. Stakeholders are emphasizing the importance…
Edo 2024: Youth group endorses Ighodalo of PDP as Obaseki’s successor By Frank Oseni. A coalition of youth organizations of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, under the aegis of the Patriotic Nigeria Youth Movement (PNYM), on Friday paid a solidarity visit to Dr Asue Ighodalo, the party’s gubernatorial candidate in Benin City….
OYOSUBEB Boss’ Facebook Account Hacked The Facebook account of the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Adeniran, has been hacked. The hackers, according to a statement by the Board on Tuesday, have been using the account to perpetrate evil acts on unsuspecting facebook friends. “It has come to the notice…
In preparation for the November 2 local government elections, Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC) Chairman, Barrister Ayuba Usman Wandai, took part in the Inter Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting to facilitate a peaceful electoral process. Barrister Wandai was in attendance at the Nasarawa State Police Command headquarters for a meeting on Thursday….