Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected Namibia’s president and will be the country’s first female leader, results released by the country’s electoral commission show. The 72-year-old won with 57 percent of the vote, according to official results declared on Tuesday by the electoral commission, flouting predictions that she might be forced into a run-off. “The Namibian nation … [Read more…]
…We are interested in lifting the lives of our people – Ikemba U.S.A Igwesi …In Enugu, it’s ‘one day, one project’ under Gov. Mbah – Nnoli Nnaji It was all pomp and pageantry in Enugu on Sunday, December 1, 2024, as a socio-political group, Ikemba Friends Association, held her 2nd end of year party. The … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru has suspended the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development and the Commissioner for Health. Announcing this as the outcome of the Ebonyi State Executive Council Meeting held on Monday, November 25, 2024 in a press briefing, Engr. Jude Chikadibia Okpor, the Commissioner for Information … [Read more…]
The media aide to former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, Crusoe Osagie has stated that Monday Okpebhole’s decision to probe his predecessor is a smokescreen to hide his incompetence. Governor Okpebholo constituted a 14-committee to probe Obaseki’s administration. Reacting to the move in a statement on Sunday, Osagie called it “meaningless”, adding that it is … [Read more…]
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the appointment of Suleiman Aledeh as the substantive Managing Director of the state-owned Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The appointment takes immediate effect. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, announced this in a statement in Benin City. “Aledeh is an international journalist, editor-at-large, and strategic media … [Read more…]
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has given an order of interim injunction restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) from concluding its ongoing ward, local government area and state congresses in the state. The injunction, which came less than one week after the party concluded its ward congress, followed a suit filed … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, His Excellency Rt Hon. Bldr. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru FNIOB, FCAI, GGCEHF has approved the appointments of the Special Assistants and Chairmen of Boards. According to a statement by Dr. Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the individuals appointed are: 1. Mrs . Rose Ezeadikwa — Special Assistant. 2. … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House Media and Communications team to enhance efficiency within the government’s communication machinery. According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Sunday Dare who was hitherto Special Adviser on Public Communication and National Orientation is now Special Adviser, Media … [Read more…]
After months of intense campaigns and political intrigues, Ondo residents have chosen their governor for the next four years – Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The Returning Officer for the election Olayemi Akinwumi, who is also the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election … [Read more…]
As Ondo State readies for its off-cycle governorship election on Saturday, President Bola Tinubu on Friday, called on all political stakeholders and the electorate to uphold peace and decorum and fulfil their civic responsibilities without fear before or after the poll. This is as in a last minute change based on a court order, the … [Read more…]
Governor Okpebholo has reflected on election challenges, revealing his reliance on faith and recounting the symbolic encounter with a dead bat. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has given account of one of the “temptations” he faced before he was declared winner of the governorship election held on September 21. The Governor said he did … [Read more…]
The new Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured that he will not betray the trust reposed in him by the people of the state. Okpebholo was sworn in on Tuesday, becoming the sixth governor of modern Edo State to occupy the Osadebey Avenue Government House since the state was created on August 27, … [Read more…]