Kogi Guber: I will lift Kogi out of poverty, says AAC candidate, Achimugu
The candidate of African Action Congress AAC, Mr. Austin Abu Achimugu has vowed to revamp the ailing Kogi economy if elected as the governor of the State come November 2023. Achimugu gave this assurance while addressing the party stakeholders and supporters at the declaration and presentation of the AAC’s flag to him as the standard […]
NASS: PDP alleges APC plot to arrest lawmakers-elect
Ahead of the June 13 inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the Peoples Democratic Party has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of plotting to intimidate and arrest lawmakers-elect seen as championing the independence of the legislature to influence the choice of the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives. The party stated […]
Anambra govt, group collaborate to end child labour
The Anambra State Ministry of Women and Social Welfare has collaborated with the BeeCee Outlook Foundation to stage a road walk, tagged, ‘Walk against Child Labour’ aimed at tackling the increasing menace of child labour in the state. The road walk took off from Aroma Junction in Awka, through Amaku Teaching Hospital and ended at […]
My administration will be student-friendly, Aliyu assures Sokoto youths
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has assured students of the state origin that his administration will be friendly to students and youths. The governor stated this while speaking with representatives of the students union who paid him a courtesy visit. Aliyu stated that he is committed to improving the education sector, noting that the […]
Emefiele: Respect rule of law, N/Delta group urges DSS
A group, the Niger Delta Rights Advocates has called for respect of the rule of law in the handling of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The group, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Saturday, signed by its national coordinator, Bright Ngolo and made available to newsmen said […]
Professional footballers insist on voting during Kwara FA election
Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN), Kwara State chapter, has insisted that recent court orders retraining the Kwara Football Association from holding its elections be respected and that its right to vote as critical stakeholders in the round leather game be respected. The association filed a suit at a Kwara state upper Area Court, sitting […]
Why many 2023 election prophesies turned out false — Cleric
Effa Emmanuel, the Senior Pastor of World Royal City Church Asokoro, Abuja on Saturday said that many prophecies on the 2023 general elections failed because they were not divinely conceived. The Cleric made this known while speaking with journalists at a religious conference held in Abuja. PUNCH reports that as the 2023 general election gathered […]
Kalu weeps at Senate valedictory session, says I’m not a thief
Solemnity enveloped the ninth Senate when Orji Kalu, burst into tears while giving his valedictory speech on the floor on Saturday. Kalu, while weeping, stated that he was labelled a thief by some entities who conspired against him. He said, “Before I came into politics, I could buy anything money could buy. I’m not a […]
NDDC vows to complete projects in Niger Delta communities
The Niger Delta Development Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to complete all ongoing projects in the Niger Delta region, including those in Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, stated this after inspecting the canalisation of Oporoza Creek. Ogbuku noted that […]
Nigeria’s stability, more important than your pocket, Shettima tells lawmakers-elect
Nigeria’s stability, more important than your pocket, Shettima tells lawmakers-elect Tope Omogbolagun The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has advised the lawmakers-elect to consider the stability of the nation over that of their pockets. Shettima stated this while giving a speech at the valedictory plenary on Saturday, where he appealed to the 10th Assembly lawmakers […]