Former Rivers State Governor and Ex Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has stressed the importance of rotational governorship in the state. He explained that apart from the Ikwerre ethnic nationality, any other ethnic group in the state should contest and win next governorship election. Having himself …
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Anambra Election: APGA Clears Soludo, Disqualified 5 Others
APGA Clears Former CBN Governor Soludo, Disqualified 5 Others The All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA screening committee of prospective governorship aspirants, has cleared the Forme Central Bank Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo and Three others to contest in the June 23 party primary. The decision of the party screening committee was …
Read More »PDP Governors Meet In Uyo, Akwa Ibom
The deteriorating state of the Nigerian economy and emerging threats to the nation’s social fabric will top the agenda as governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, meet in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Monday. This was contained in a statement titled, ‘The PDP Governors Forum will meet …
Read More »Oniru Lawal Honours Toyin Saraki, Others At First Coronation Anniversary (Photo)
Oniru of Iru land in Lagos Oba Omogbolahan Lawal on Thursday conferred chieftaincy titles on Toyin Saraki and 11 others for their contributions to the development of the kingdom, Newsextra24 reports. Mrs. Saraki, wife of former Senate President Bukola Saraki was conferred with the title of Erelu Bobajiro of …
Read More »Ganduje’s Stepping On Kwankwaso’s Poster Not Intentional – Kano State Govt
Press Release Stepping on Kwankwaso’s poster not intentional -Garba Kano state commissioner for Information, Malam Muhammad Garba has said that viral picture on the social media depicting Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state stepping on the poster of former Governor Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso at the APC rally, held …
Read More »Sanwo-olu Plays Chess With Chess Champion, Ferdinand Maumo
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu fulfilled his promise of inviting Chess Champion, Ferdinand Maumo from Makoko, Yaba to a game at the Lagos House Marina. The game eventually ended in a Stalemate. #ForAGreaterLagos More
Read More »Do Not Feel Ashamed, Consult PDP Governors – Tambuwal Challenges APC Govs
The Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governor’s Forum and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal has challenged the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors in Nigeria to freely consult their PDP counterparts on how best to develop their states. Governor Tambuwal stated this in Uyo on Sunday at the …
Read More »₦720 Billion Subsidy Burden Presses Harder As Oil Price Sustains Rally
Aviation fuel to increase by 30 per cent There are indications that the Federal Government might face further revenue crisis after staking about N720 billion subsiding Premium Motor Spirit (popularly known as petrol) as crude oil price maintains its rising outlook at the international market. Brent, yesterday, sold for $73 …
Read More »Sanwo-Olu Receives UFC Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman In Lagos
Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today received The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Welterweight Champion, Kamaru Usman aka “The Nigerian Nightmare” at the Lagos House, Marina. Kamaru thanked Mr Governor for receiving him and he says he feels good to be back home. #ForAGreaterLagos More
Read More »936 Students Abducted From Nigerian Schools In Six Months
At least 936 students of secondary and tertiary institutions were abducted by suspected bandits and Boko Haram members across the country between December 2020 and June 5, 2021. Findings by our correspondents showed that abductions were carried out across the country. During the period under review, abductions were recorded in …
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