THE battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Ondo State moved a notch higher on Thursday. Seven aspirants including Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and former Finance Commissioner Wale Akinterinwa submitted their nomination forms at the party’s headquarters in Abuja. Others are: APC National Vice Chairman …
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APC Chairman Warns Against Polarising The Party
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state has warned supporters of aspirants against divisive utterances and actions ahead of the party’s April 20 gubernatorial primary. The state chairman of the party, Mr Ade Adetimehin, gave the warning on Thursday in Akure through a statement issued by Mr Alex Kalejaye, …
Read More »Ondo 2024: I’m Ready For Any Form Of Primary – Jimoh Ibrahim
Mr Banji Okunomo, Director, Strategic Communication, Jimoh Ibrahim Campaign Organisation, says the group is ready for any form of primary adopted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ondo State governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the national leadership of APC on Wednesday announced the adoption …
Read More »Fidelity Bank Sponsors Energy Cross River 2024 Conference
THE Energy Cross River Conference 2024 held in Cross River State, Nigeria, has set the state on a new trajectory towards sustainable energy development. The two-day conference and exhibition featured plenary sessions and panel discussions on redefining the energy architecture of the state using sustainable fuels. The event was declared …
Read More »We Didn’t Borrow Fresh Loans — Katsina State Govt
Katsina State Government said on Wednesday that it has not borrowed any loan since its inception on May 29. The government is responding to a claim by the Debt Management Office (DMO) which indicated that the state, together with some other states of the federation, collected fresh loans. In a …
Read More »Kebbi Residents Loot Govt, Private Warehouses
A government warehouse in the Bayan Kara area of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, on Saturday night was attacked by some residents who carted away food items. The hoodlums, who defied security operatives stationed at the warehouse, also broke into some private warehouses and shops in the area and stole …
Read More »Resign Now As Labour Party Chairman – CNPP Tells Julius Abure
THE Conference Of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has asked the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, to resign. In a statement made available to journalists yesterday, CNPP raised concerns about the ongoing leadership tussle in the LP, accusing the major stakeholders of mishandling the internal ruckus. …
Read More »Suspended Treasurer, Spokesman Disagree On Labour Party Chairman’s Re-election
THE suspended National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Mrs Oluchi Opara, has condemned the re-election of Julius Abure as the new national chairman of the party. Abure, who emerged as the new national chairman for the second term at the recently concluded convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, after a unanimous …
Read More »National Convention: We Gave INEC Over 100 Days Notice – Labour Party
CONTROVERSY is still trailing the just concluded national convention of the Labour Party in Nnewi, Anambra State as the party has released a document to support its claims that it duly notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) within the stipulated time before its national convention. The LP had first …
Read More »Taraba State Governor Approves N1 Billion For Gratuity, Orders Immediate Release Of Funds
THE Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has given his approval for the payment of one billion naira to clear the backlog of gratuity. Governor Kefas signed the approval and also instructed the Ministry of Finance to ensure that the overdue entitlements were paid immediately. He expressed regret over the delays …
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