The apex-Yoruba group said Peter Obi’s “verifiable records as a two-term Governor of Anambra State” makes him the most competent and suitable candidate. The Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has reiterated its endorsement of the Labour Party’s candidate for the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi. The apex-Yoruba group said it considered Mr Obi based on its … [Read more…]
As endorsements of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State’s bid to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continue to gather momentum, youths of Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area of the state, under the umbrella of Great-16, have thrown their weight behind the governor … [Read more…]
The women wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are set to inaugurate the Tinubu-Shettim Women Presidential Campaign Team. The event, which is happening at the State House Conference Center, Abuja, has assembled bigwigs of the party from across the country, including President Muhammadu Buhari, who is being represented by his Chief of Staff, Professor … [Read more…]
The leading opposition party People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced th flag-off its presidential campaign in Akwa Ibom State. The event is taking place at the Nest of Champions Stadium in Uyo, the state capital, barely four months before the February 25 presidential election. Dignitaries in the South-South State include the party’s presidential candidate and … [Read more…]
A senior human rights lawyer and counsel for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Femi Falana, on Monday stated that his clients were ready to call off its nearly eight-month strike. He revealed this at a book launch ‘Breaking Coconut With Your Head’ by Lanre Arogundade on Monday in Lagos. He hinted that the industrial … [Read more…]
The fight over the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) took a twist, yesterday, as northern Christian leaders resolved to work with their Muslim counterparts in the north to adopt one of the presidential candidates . The group led by former Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara and former Secretary to the Government … [Read more…]
Gunmen yesterday attacked Inyi Divisional Police Headquarters in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The attack led to the death of a police officer and a civilian who was said to have come to the station to lodge a complaint. The gunmen also set the station ablaze. A witness said the attackers were six … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is set to release the revised edition of its campaign council list this week in a bid to bring to an end the crisis engulfing the party and delaying the kick-off of its campaign. This is as the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the party has sough the financial support … [Read more…]
Nigerians spent $609.5m on foreign education between January and August 2022. The figure is contained in the data obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria, calculated based on the information provided on the amount spent on educational services under the sectoral utilisation for transactions valid for foreign exchange. In January 2022, the apex bank noted … [Read more…]
….donates money, equipments to aid process Committed to strengthening Maternal and Child Health Care in Nkanu West local council of Enugu State, the First Lady of Nkanu West LGA, Mrs Mary Onyinyechukwu Ejim, Friday, October 7, 2022, flagged off vaccination for Measles and Yellow Fever. The flag off ceremony which was performed by the First … [Read more…]
Ahead of the 2023 general elections in the country, the convener and Director General (DG) of the Solidarity Alliance for Peter Mbah and Ifeanyi Ossai, Hon. Paul Nnajiofor has charged the teeming members and supporters of the support group to go beyond their support base and win more supporters for the electoral victory of the … [Read more…]
THE Rotary Club has been urged to work with civil society organizations to ensure that the 2023 general polls are credible and peaceful. The appeal was made during the inauguration of Rotarian Macdonald Ukaeru, the chief executive officer, Come Homes and Properties, as the 35th President of Rotary Club of Victoria Island East and the … [Read more…]