By Samson Ochono Since taking office on May 29, 2023, Governor Hyacinth Alia has been working to erode the political and economic base of his predecessor, Samuel Ortom, for reasons that are not publicly clear. It began with the illegal invasion of the premises of an automobile workshop belonging to an associate of Chief Ortom…
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq The Okpai Power Plant in Delta State, Nigeria, has been a subject of discussion lately, especially with Senator Ned Nwoko’s calls for its completion. The senator’s enthusiasm for the project is commendable, but it is crucial to clarify the ownership structure and stakeholders’ roles. The Okpai Power Plant is a…
Hon. Idris Abubakar Gegu has commended Senator Sunday Karimi for his progressive leadership and the distribution of 100 million naira to enhance women’s cooperative societies in Kogi West, underscoring his dedication to gender inclusivity and economic progress. He applauded Senator Karimi on 14th September 2024 for the effective distribution of funds to beneficiaries in…
By Kingsley Ohens Benin City, the capital of Edo, witnessed a surge in political activity on Saturday as Peoples Democratic Party leaders and chieftains held their final rally, imploring Edo people to vote en masse in next Saturday’s governorship election to ensure continuity in the state’s development and progress. Several speakers conveyed confidence that the…
Senator Ned Nwoko’s push for the creation of Anioma State has sparked concerns regarding his approach and its potential impact on Delta State, highlighted by a trending video where he issued instructions to Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in a manner suggesting considerable power and influence, which many deem crude, disrespectful, insensitive, and…
…Kwarra, ex-Majority Leader of NSHA, gives daughter Asmau’s hand in marriage. The Immediate Past Speaker of Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, has recommended that newly married couples strictly conform to marital principles to establish a stable and egalitarian home for their families. Rt. Hon Balarabe stated that for couples to…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Gc Export Industrial Park is strategically positioned to leverage raw material sourcing and create employment opportunities for a substantial number of Kogi State residents and external candidates. Established in Jamata, Kogi state over a decade ago as a cassava processing and export firm leveraging the Free Trade Zone profile, the…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The clamour for more funding to Basic Education and by extension Education subsector from both the public and by extension the private sector in the country has began to yield positive results. This was occasioned by the recent upward review and impressive assessment of the matching grants by the sub national…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has provided complimentary medical services to over 3,370 residents across various medical specialties as part of its Renewed Hope Medical Mission initiative. The medical services provided encompass a comprehensive range of offerings, including health promotion, antenatal care, immunization services, complimentary HIV screening, screening for diabetes, hypertension, and sickle cell diseases,…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which evolved from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), will reach their eighth anniversary, consistent with the 2016 declaration of the United Nations General Assembly’s 71st session. The successive appointments of Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire in 2016 and 2023 underscore Nigeria’s dedication to integrating and broadening the initiative across…