The Supreme Court of Nigeria has scheduled a hearing for October 22, 2024 regarding a lawsuit filed by at least 16 state governments contesting the constitutionality of the laws that established the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Benue State under Governor Hyacinth Alia is one of the states which have joined the suit, labeled…
By Kingsley Ohens Following intense pressure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Edo State Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acquiesced, granting the candidate’s legal representatives access to scrutinize materials utilized in the widely criticized September 21 election. The electoral umpire had refused to allow the petitioners’…
Under Dr. Mary Alile’s guidance as National Woman Leader, the APC has witnessed substantial policy development and implementation. Project 774-Explode, her signature initiative, serves as a powerful vehicle for policy transformation, concentrating on women’s empowerment and expanded political engagement. Through strategic partnerships with state governments and unifying women’s organizations under the APC banner, Dr. Alile…
…Says Sapele Content Creator not in Detention, released sameday As the dry season approaches, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori will upscale rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads across 25 local government areas of the state in fulfilment of his electioneering campaigns promises to the people as encapsulated in the MORE Agenda. Director General, Delta…
By Yahaya Idris, Lafia The Nasarawa State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, umbrella organization for youth groups, applauds the released schedule for Local Government elections, necessitated by the expiration of the last Council officials’ term. The Council emphasizes the importance of Local Government elections in promoting democratization, citing their potential to…
It’s quite interesting to see how the tides have turned for the Edo APC. Just a few days ago, the party and its supporters were celebrating what can only be described as a premature jubilation following INEC’s controversial declaration of their candidate as the winner of the recent gubernatorial election. Fast forward to today,…
By Yahaya Idris, Toto As his tenure as Executive Chairman of Toto Local Government Council came to a close, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Tashas formally handed over administrative responsibilities to Mallama Maryam Bako, the council’s Acting Director of Personnel Management, today. Speaking to the large gathering at the council chambers, Hon Tashas conveyed his delight at…
…Bathing in contaminated water poses disease and infection risks Dr. (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, stated that Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is dedicating sufficient resources to road rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Sapele and throughout the state’s local government areas. Reacting to the purported arrest of…
…Speaker pledges to boost legislation, governance for state’s swift growth Tanzania’s Arusha city is hosting the 53rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, CPA, conference for Africa. Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, is leading a delegation of state legislators to a conference in Tanzania, scheduled to take place from September 29,…
By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja Following a stakeholders’ meeting convened by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, coordinators representing the 21 local government areas of the State have unanimously expressed their support for State Chairman, Comrade Benjamin Jeremiah Ojadale, through a vote of confidence, acknowledging his prudent and effective leadership. Boss Ismail Al-Mustapha, Adavi LG…