BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. His Royal Majesty, Dr. Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa, CFR, the Igala paramount ruler and President of the Kogi State Council of Traditional Rulers, urges sustained cooperation to protect lives and property within his kingdom. The Attah reiterated the call during a recent ceremony at his palace, where he officially launched the…
The Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s visionary leadership, noting its profound impact in bringing hope and transformation to the state. While appearing on a national television program in Lagos, Oghenesivbe noted that Governor Oborevwori has made good governance a priority since assuming…
By Kingsley Ohens With the Edo governorship election slated for September 21, Mr Kede Aihie, a notable Edo individual, has voiced his support for Asue Ighodalo, the candidate representing the Peoples Democratic Party. In a released statement, Aihie highlighted the need for Edo State to progress, rather than relapsing into former ways. He praised Ighodalo’s…
….Counsels Toto Contingents against discouragement in light of 1-1 stalemate with Keffi The Toto local government council Chairman, Hon Aliyu Abdullahi Tashas is thrilled by the impressive performance and results of Team Toto, participating in the ongoing Nasarawa Governor’s Cup tournament in Lafia, the state capital. Toto engaged Keffi in a match today, notwithstanding the…
Senator Kashim Shettima, the Vice President, revealed yesterday that the Federal Government has disbursed N3 billion to each state to assist with flood control and other disaster response measures. A statement signed and made available to the press by Amos Uchiv, President, Defenders of Democracy (DoD)., Senator Shettima disclosed this information on his official Facebook…
By Kingsley Ohens The Edo State High Court sitting in Benin, Thursday, 12th September 2024, has restrained the Inspector General Police, IGP, and his agents from arresting Dr. Kelly Inedegbor, Chairman of Esan North East Local Government. The court has issued a restraining order against the Inspector General of Police, preventing the arrest of another…
By Jane Uyi Orobosa After Edo people protested the indiscriminate arrest and detention of the People’s Democratic party, PDP, members before the September 21 governorship election, Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun directed their arraignment on fabricated charges in an Abuja Magistrate Court. Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has stated unequivocally that he and…
On Tuesday, September 10, protesters entered the Senate building and raised their fists in a gesture of defiance. Early Wednesday, the Mexican Senate narrowly passed a contentious judicial reform, following a chaotic scene where protesters broke into the chamber and forced proceedings to be suspended. The Senate vote was the ultimate major challenge for the…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Special Adviser on Agriculture to the President, Honourable Abiodun Yunusa, has extended condolences to the people of Borno State regarding the recent flooding in the area. While urging the populace to relocate to higher ground, he also seized the opportunity to offer similar assistance to the people of Bauchi state, as…
….As IGP Orders Arrest, Investigation Kingsley Ohens Reporting The Nigeria Police Force has been notified of a video on social media featuring an individual wearing a Spy Police uniform and making political statements about the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections. The NPF unequivocally disapproves of this action and clarifies that the individual is not a…