The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, July 31, affirmed the election of Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Dr Olayide Adelami as the Governor and Deputy Governor of Ondo State, respectively. This followed the dismissal of the appeals of some political parties against the judgement of the Ondo State Governorship Election … [Read more…]
The Kwara State High Court has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello, an Islamic cleric, to death by hanging for the murder of 24-year-old Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering the judgment in Ilorin on Thursday, the judge, Hannah Ajayi, described the crime as “the highest degree of human wickedness,” … [Read more…]
Five persons were confirmed dead on Thursday, while five others were injured in two road accidents on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said that the crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Abijo Bus Stop, under the pedestrian bridge, inward the Epe corridor. It explained a … [Read more…]
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has predicted that if Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, contests again with a strong running mate from the North, he could easily defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stated this on his X handle on Thursday, July 31. He wrote, “Atiku … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). She succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer head of the Council, appointed by the President in June 2024. Mrs. Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience, has … [Read more…]
…pledges continuous partnership with security agencies Akwa Ibom State Governor , Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the donation of a parcel of land for the establishment of barracks for the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the State. At a courtesy visit on him by the Chief of Air Staff, … [Read more…]
The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, received in audience the top management of Interstate Electricity led by the Chairman, Sir Emeka Offor. The aim of the visit was to further discussions on the proposed acquisition of 60% of Interstate Electrics shares in Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in … [Read more…]
…As governor pledges collaboration The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors have lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, saying the governor had shown the commitment to ensure that development and infrastructure reached every part of the state simultaneously. The leadership and members of the Institute made their impression known on Wednesday during a … [Read more…]
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Wednesday night dissolved the State Executive Council. Alia, however, appointed a former two-term Attorney-General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, as his Chief of Staff. Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator who is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank, is expected to resume … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to leave the Presidential Villa and engage directly with ordinary Nigerians to gain a true picture of the country’s security situation. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the opposition coalition gave the charge on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He argued that the president is … [Read more…]
…Says Enugu primed to serve as diaspora innovation hub Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is poised to establish two new universities as part of his administration’s efforts to entrench the state as a knowledge centre and diaspora innovation hub. Mbah stated this at the State House, Abuja, on Monday during … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has suspended 25 Commisssioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries over failure to attend an important government function. This was made known in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor. According to the statement, the … [Read more…]