L-R: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo; wife of the deceased, Chief (Mrs) Modupe Soleye; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun during the funeral service for Dr. Onaolapo Soleye at Owu Baptist Church, Abeokuta, Ogun State on Friday. …
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Ondo Governorship Election: No Decision On Zoning Yet – PDP
THE National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says there is no decision on zoning yet, on the Nov. 16 Ondo State governorship election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, in a statement on the party’s resolutions from the …
Read More »Ex-Governor Fayemi Reacts To Late Ekiti APC Chairman, Paul Omotosho’s Death
THE former Governor of Ekiti State and current Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has expressed his deep sorrow over the death of Chief Paul Omotosho, the Ekiti State All Progressives Congress Chairman. Fayemi praised Omotosho’s unwavering dedication and role in strengthening the party’s presence in the …
Read More »Ekiti APC Chairman, Barrister Omotosho Is Dead
Mr. Paul Omotosho Newsextra24 just gathered that the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ekiti State, Mr. Paul Omotosho, has passed. This was confirmed by a member of the party’s Executive in the state. According to him, Omotosho was still in office on Tuesday where he performed his …
Read More »Ondo 2024: Confusion in APC, PDP over Aiyedatiwa’s political romance with Mimiko
A combined picture of Dr Olusegun Mimiko & Lucky Aiyedatiwa Ahead of the November 16, 2024 governorship election in Ondo state, there are palpable tension and confusion in the camps of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state over the recent political romance between …
Read More »Ondo 2024: PDP Zones Governorship Ticket To South
THE Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided that its governorship candidate for the forthcoming election will emerge from the southern zone of the state. The spokesperson of the state PDP, Kennedy Peretei, made this known in a chat with journalists on Friday in Akure, the Ondo State …
Read More »Vice President Shettima Meets Buhari In Daura
VICE President Kashim Shettima on Saturday visited immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State. Shettima met with Buhari in company of the Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Budget, Senator Rochas Okorocha, and other dignitaries. The Vice President was received by the Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda at the …
Read More »Insecurity: Katsina State Governor Seeks Federal Reinforcements
KATSINA State Governor, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has called on the federal government to provide additional reinforcements to combat the ongoing security crisis in the state. Governor Radda made the call on Friday, following his visit to Wurma and Birci communities due to the devastating menace of bandits in the …
Read More »Edo Governorship Primary Election: Lawyers Urge Aggrieved Members To Embrace Parties’ Crisis Resolution Mechanism
SOME legal practitioners in Edo have called on aggrieved political party members during the state’s February primary elections to embrace all internal party crisis resolution mechanisms. The legal practitioners spoke to News Agency of Nigeria in separate interviews on Friday in Benin following the violence and political grandstanding that trailed …
Read More »Combating The Menace Of Fake Alcohol Distribution In Nigeria
By Victoria Ushebi THE spirits industry has been grappling with a pervasive issue – the proliferation of illicit alcohol. This issue, identified as a transnational crime with links to extensive criminal enterprises, poses serious threats not only to consumers but also to the reputation of reputable brands. Delving into the …
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