Edo 2024: What Justice Ekwo did not say on Thursday By Jane Uyi Orobosa Thursday, July 4, 2024, witnessed an unprecedented distortion, misrepresentation, and misinformation of the judgment delivered by Justice Iyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in respect of the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State. Contrary to what became the ‘Breaking…
Gov Alia, where are Benue’s Billions Going By Peter Awunah, PhD awunahpeter@gmail.com After writing several times demanding for transparency and accountability from the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia for one year, I decided to give a break to see if he would answer his father’s name by living up to his campaign promise to be…
Armed robbers shoot, and dispossess money from an FRSC Officer in Kogi IDRIS AHMED, Lokoja A gang of suspected armed robbers on Friday allegedly trailed and attacked an officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission in broad daylight in Lokoja, dispossessing him of yet-to-be-ascertained amount of money. The officer, who was simply identified as Abu…
Edo 2024: PDP primary intact, Ighodalo not disqualified —TAMO Contrary to the widely misleading news reports of Thursday and even Friday morning, the primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which held on February 22, 2024 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium has not been annulled or cancelled. More importantly, Dr Asue Ighodalo, who…
Uni Abuja Governing Council Ratifies Professor Aisha Maikudi as Ag Vice Chancellor. The Air Vice-Marshal Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd) – led Governing Council of the University of Abuja has approved the appointment of Professor Aisha Sani Maikudi as acting vice-chancellor of the University. This was contained in a statement issued by Dr Habeeb Yakoob, Ag…
Edo 2024: Emwanta faces disciplinary committee for deliberately misleading the public Kingsley Ohens Reporting Counsel to the delegates in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/165 of 2024 (HON. KELVIN MOHAMMED & 2 ORS VS INEC & 3 ORS), Adaze Emwanta, has been penciled down to face the disciplinary committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other judicial…
Dr Ottah Congratulates Prof Ogbo on Reappointment The immediate past Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State on Information and Communications, Dr Gabriel Ottah, has congratulated the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman, on his reappointment by the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. In a statement he personally signed…
Rt. Hon Paul Gowon Haruna (IJN): A Political Phenomenon and A Humanitarian Philanthropist By Khalid Kay In the intricate tapestry of Nigeria’s political and humanitarian landscape, few names resonate with as much distinction and reverence as Rt. Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna IJN. Known for his unwavering commitment to public service and his relentless drive to…
Amb. Danjuma commends Gov Ododo for prioritizing security in Kogi Ambassador Samuel A. Danjuma has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his people-oriented leadership, particularly in prioritizing the security of lives and property in Kogi State. This commendation comes in light of the governor’s recent initiative to distribute security gadgets and equip vigilantes and hunters…
Edo 2024: The big question Tinubu needs to answer about Okpebholo’s candidacy By Jane Uyi Orobosa “I use the best hand, the best brain, the best experience for the job” – President Bola Tinubu, April 22, 2015 There is a big, pertinent question by Edo State indigenes concerning the coming September 21 governorship election begging…