The die is cast as the Edo State Governorship election unfold. each candidate remains hopeful that they will emerge victorious as the results begin to come in. The tension is palpable as the fate of the state rests in the hands of the voters, who hold the power to determine the next leader to govern…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised to ensure the integrity of the September 21 governorship election in Edo State by deploying operatives to all local government areas to checkmate vote buying during the exercise. This was made known in a press statement released on Thursday and signed by Dele Oyewale Head, Media…
Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Russian consortium led by Tyazhpromexport (TPE), Novostal M, and Proforce Manufacturing Limited. The information was contained in a press statement released on Thursday by Salamotu F. Jibaniya Head: (Press & Public Relations Department), Ministry of Steel Development….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to stakeholders in the upcoming Edo State governorship elections to prioritize peace and civility. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The President’s statement was contained in a press release issued on Friday and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy….
The Lagos State Government has called on residents, market vendors, artisans, non-governmental organizations, and commercial establishments to prioritize environmental cleanliness to prevent the spread of diseases. This appeal was made by Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, Special Adviser on Environment to the Governor, during the commemoration of the 2024 World Clean-up Day at Bada Community in Oshodi/Isolo Local…
Sixty-seven prominent civil society organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have raised concerns over the escalating attacks on the country’s civic space under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The organisations accuse the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government of using security agencies to intimidate, harass, and suppress labour groups and outspoken CSOs. One disturbing trend highlighted by the…
Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa visited Maiduguri yesterday to commiserate with Governor Babagana Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Umar Garba, over the recent devastating floods in Borno State. General Musa was accompanied by other service chiefs, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, and the Chief of…
In response to the devastating floods in Maiduguri, Borno Express Transport Corporation has launched an initiative to support relief efforts. The corporation will provide free transportation for donations from Abuja to Maiduguri, easing logistical challenges for compassionate individuals and organizations. According to Mohammad Grema, General Manager of Borno Express, in a press statement released on…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a significant move on Thursday (today), by destroying substandard products worth a staggering ₦43 billion in Ibadan, Oyo State. The destruction took place at the Moniya dump site in Lapite, Akinyele Local Government Area, with security agencies, Oyo State government representatives, and other…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu won’t be attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York this year. Instead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead the country’s delegation. This is contained in a press statement released on Thursday and signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. President Tinubu recently…
