With the political uprising within Edo State’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party secretary is expressing his worries. Hilary Otsu said the state will not vote for any candidate nominated by Governor Godwin Obaseki for next year’s election,regretting that Obaseki character lately lacked the goodwill required to promote an unpopular candidate in the state. GOVIMA has reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the Edo governorship election for September 21, 2024, and the Ondo state election for November 16, 2024. Testing the popularity, Otsu said most of the candidates fielded by the governor during the 2023 general…
Author: Editor Francis
President Joe Biden, a Democrat , has become the first sitting president believed to have walked a picket line, demonstrating his solidarity with workers who have staged a strike against Detroit’s prominent automobile manufacturers, often referred to as the “Big Three.” Interestingly, this visit coincides with a planned visit to Michigan by Republican former President Donald Trump, setting the stage for a political showdown. The strike, which was already posing a substantial threat to the economy, has now become a political battleground due to the dueling trips of the two former presidents. For President Biden, who faces declining poll ratings…
Nigerian music sensation Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has expressed his readiness to return to Nigeria in order to clear his name regarding his alleged involvement in the tragic death of his former label signee, Mohbad. Naira Marley made this revelation during an interview with social media influencer Reno Omokri on Wednesday. The death of Mohbad has ignited a storm of social media outrage, fueled by multiple videos surfacing wherein the late singer accused Naira Marley of orchestrating an assault on him. In his first interview since the controversy began, Naira Marley lamented that his reputation has been…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a decisive step by approving the immediate termination of the appointments of 21 heads of parastatals, agencies, and government companies within the FCT Administration (FCTA). The decision, conveyed through a statement from the Office of the Minister’s Director of Press, Anthony Ogunleye, instructs the affected appointees to promptly hand over the responsibilities of their respective offices to the senior officers with the highest rank. The statement, titled “FCTA PRESS STATEMENT,” lists the following individuals affected by the termination: Group MD/CEO, Abuja Investment Company Ltd CEO/MD, Abuja Markets Management Ltd…
The leadership of the Labour Party has thrown its support behind the impending industrial action planned by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC). The party asserts that the presidency has demonstrated insensitivity towards the plight of Nigerian workers. This announcement comes on the heels of organised labor’s determination to halt activities nationwide from October 3, in response to the government’s failure to effectively implement policies aimed at alleviating the suffering of the populace, particularly after the removal of the fuel subsidy. After the expiration of the 21-day ultimatum issued by the NLC, its National President, Joe…
The newly established Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications of the Department of State Service has announced Peter Afunanya as the supervising Director as from yesterday, September 26, 2023. The New department is saddled with the responsibilities of engaging citizens and the public, not neglecting strong advocacy for good democracy, transparency and accountability The DSS expressed its commendation to the Director General, Alhaji Yusuf Magaji Bichi, for initiating the expansion and appointing Afunanya to lead the Directorate. The security Agency disclosed this in a statement on its X handle wednesday “It has appointed Peter Nnochirionye Afunanya, Ph.D, fsi, the…
Nigeria and Benin Republic have faced disappointment in their joint bid to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027. Instead, it has been announced that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will be the joint hosts for the prestigious football tournament. This decision comes after a significant effort was put forth by Nigeria, with the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, leading a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation to Egypt for the bidding process. Nigeria’s hopes for a successful bid were dashed, marking the end of their joint hosting aspirations with Ghana. The disappointment follows Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions’…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has supported the validation and registration of 20,800 Almajiri children in the social register in Katsina State. Hajiya Rabi Mohammed, the Head of Operations, State Operation Coordination Unit (SOCU), disclosed this in Katsina on Wednesday at the quarterly Social Protection Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting. She further explained that the exercise was carried out in three local government areas for future interventions. According to her, no fewer than 5,882 Almajiri children were registered in Kafur LGA, in Mani LGA, 8,318, while in Safana LGA, they registered 6,106. She added during the exercise that they…
In a candid statement, contractors handling federal road projects were put on notice by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, who expressed concerns about the longevity of ongoing road projects across the nation. During a meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister conveyed his skepticism, asserting that none of these projects could stand the test of time for a full seven years. He openly accused contractors of compromising the quality of road construction by allegedly cutting corners with subpar materials, thereby potentially shortening the lifespan of these vital infrastructures. He said: “There is no project being constructed…
In furtherance of efforts aimed at dislocating IPOB/ESN terrorists from their hideouts and denying them the liberty to carry out their destructive acts and killing spree, Nigerian Airforce fighter aircraft have destroyed two notorious hideouts of the group in Anambra and Imo States. A statement by the Director of NAF Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet said the strikes were carried out on Tuesday following credible information. He said, “In efforts aimed at dislocating their nefarious activities while denying them the liberty to carry out their destructive acts and killing sprees on innocent and law-abiding Nigerians,…
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) distributed 14,633 hybrid coconut seedlings to farmers in five states on Tuesday to boost productivity. The states that benefitted are Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Akwa-Ibom, and Kogi. The ministry explained that it carefully selected the five major coconut-producing states as beneficiaries because of their optimal production, adding that other producing states would benefit soon. In a keynote address, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, stated that the coconut seedlings distribution aimed at mitigating the effect of the 2022 flooding. He added that the event marked a significant step…
In a public announcement, the Nigerian Army has officially opened the online application process for the 86th Regular Recruits Intake (86RRI) for Non-Tradesmen and women. The application period began on September 25, 2023, and will conclude on October 10, 2023. Importantly, there is no fee associated with the application process, and interested individuals can apply at the official website https://recruitment.army.mil.ng. Selected candidates will proceed to participate in the State Recruitment Screening Exercise, which is scheduled to take place from November 6 to November 19, 2023. It is crucial for all applicants to be aware that the Nigerian Army recruitment process…