Concerns have emerged that the September 21st governorship election in Edo State could be influenced by key institutions responsible for conducting the polls – the Nigerian Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has raised suspicions that the former Governor of Rivers State and…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The former Director General, National Productivity Centre NPC, Dr Kashim Akor, NPOM, FNIM said the extension and sustenance of corporate social responsibility CSR program by the centre to Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba was evidenced of proactiveness of the management of the University under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Marietu…
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has expressed concern over potential and preventable crisis that may arise from the forthcoming governorship election due to certain elements within the All Progressives Congress (APC) colluding with the Nigeria Police Force to harass, attack, kidnap, and detain members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor, in a…
A major milestone has been reached in the fight against crude oil theft, with the uncovering of a significant illegal oil loading point at Cawthorne Channel 1 Flowstation. Situated in the Bonny axis of Rivers State, the flowstation is managed by Sahara Energy. It was hitherto operated by Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited. Already,…
Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Edo Governorship election, is no stranger to the multiplier effect. As Chairman of the boards of Nigeria’s most reputable organizations, he has seen how an initial effort can trigger a chain reaction that produces an outcome larger than the initial effort. His decisions have…
The Government of Delta State has announced the enforcement of a pre-existing law requiring proprietors of public venues to fit smart surveillance cameras to augment crime control initiatives. The law, which became operative in July 2020, mandates owners of public places such as shopping malls, eateries, cinemas, and schools to install specified surveillance cameras. The…
By Kingsley Ohens The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has received a substantial boost to its chances in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State, with hundreds of members from opposing parties, notably the All Progressives Congress (APC), Labour Party (LP), New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and other fringe parties, have defected to the ruling…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. For her selfless and community service, empowerment of women and charity, the Maigari of Lokoja is to confer a chieftaincy title of Giwa Matan Lokoja on Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim Idris, wife of former kogi State governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris. The palace of the Maigari of Lokoja has issued a letter of recognition…
….During my leadership in the assembly, I maintained a high standard of excellence at all times — Rt. Hon Balarabe The Right Honourable Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, former Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly and leader of the All Progressives Congress in Toto local government area, has expressed satisfaction with the recent unsuccessful efforts…
By Yahaya Idris, Edo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sternly cautions the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prepare for the full consequences of the ire of the Edo State populace if it persists in its violent aggression and intimidation of innocent citizens. This warning is prompted by the continued persecution of innocent Edo State citizens…