THE Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has accused the Zamafara State Governor, Dauda Lawal of playing politics with security. The Minister in a statement on Monday signed by the Deputy Director, Press at the Ministry, Suleiman Haruna denied the allegation that any official of the federal government was negotiating with …
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THE Minister of Labour and Employment, Simon Lalong on Monday stated that the Federal Government will soon conclude the issue of wage award. Lalong stated this as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) plan to embark on an indefinite strike across the country. The Minister stated this when he received Alhaji Ibikunle Baruwa …
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THE Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led federal government has declared Wednesday, September 27th, as a public holiday. Newsextra24 reports that the federal government declared the holiday in commemoration of Eil-ul- Maulid celebration, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him.). The holiday was made known by the Minister of Interior …
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THE Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh; the Edo State Commissioner for Roads and Bridges, Engr. Ethan Uzamere and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, at the weekend inspected ongoing construction of the Benin-Abraka Road. Impressed with the level of …
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OUR national chairman, Barrister Julius Abure is not and has no intention to contest for the Edo state governorship election slated for 2024. This clarification is as a result of several inquiries from the media and other party members after a group at the national headquarters of our party on …
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TODAY at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, the court upheld INEC’s decision to return Babajide Sanwo-Olu as governor of Lagos state. The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal Petition was presided over by a panel of three members, the court separated the petition brought forth by Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and the …
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THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed a date for a mock accreditation for the forthcoming governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun on Monday announced the date. According to Olumekun, “The test run will take place simultaneously in …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a federal judge in the United States to direct Chicago State University (CSU) to give only his university certificate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Tinubu, through his lawyers on Monday, asked Judge Nancy Maldonado to block all other details, especially the gender and admission records, …
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Arc. Mike Onolememen FORMER Minister of Works and PDP stalwart, Chief Mike Oziegbe Onolememen CON, has sent a resignation letter to the chairman of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Tony Aziegbemi that he is no longer interested in being a member of the crisis …
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THE Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has requested a court order to stop the State House of Assembly from proceeding with the impeachment proceedings against him. Newsextra24 reports that Aiyedatiwa, in suit No. AK/348/2023, filed at the High Court in Akure on Monday, is requesting the court to, among other …
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