Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged the people of the state to ignore the outcome of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States. This is as Governor Adeleke charged them to focus on the state. Adeleke made this statement in a speech delivered on the sideline of a novelty match marking the second anniversary of his administration in office. The match which was between the state executive council and the Osun State House of Assembly ended in a 1-0 tally in favour of the executive. Governor Adeleke said his administration has been doing wonders and the people of…
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On Sunday, 24 November, 2024, the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards organized a captivating book reading of ‘Do As You’re Told, Baji’, authored by the renowned writer Lola Shoneyin. \The event, held at 11 a.m. in Kwara State, celebrated the power of storytelling and the importance of fostering a culture of reading among families. Among the distinguished attendees were: the First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq; alongside notable figures such as Wole Ojo, Cynthia Clarke, Chioma Okafor, Segun Arinze, and Kemi Adekomi, who added prestige and insight to the event. In her remarks, Ambassador Olufolake AbdulRazaq highlighted the…
The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas on Monday declared as unacceptable violence against women and girls in the country. Abbas decried this year’s United Nations report that for every 10 minutes a woman is being killed across the world. The Speaker who joined the United Nations organised walk against gender violence in the country, as part of the activities lined up for the 16 Days of Activism Campaign against Gender based Violence in Nigeria, called for actions to contain the ills against women. The walk which was organised by the United Nations Women in collaboration with the House of…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) membership drive received major boost on Sunday, 24 November, 2024 as supporters of Imo East Senator, Ezenwa Onyewuchi, under the aegis of ‘People’s Movement’, in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, formally joined the ruling party in the state. The Coordinator People’s Movement in Ezinihitte LGA, Nze Chimenka Ndulaka, led hundreds of other leaders and members of the movement in the formal defection on Sunday, 24 November, 2024. Ndulaka, alongside a campaign council chieftain, Chima Ibeh and other members of the movement who left the Labour Party, were decorated with APC emblems and issued membership cards by Ezinihitte APC Deputy…
As part of his administration’s commitment to fostering peace, unity, and inclusive governance, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State hosted members of the National Assembly from Plateau for a strategic meeting aimed at aligning efforts to rebuild the state for the collective good of its people. The meeting, held at the Governor’s residence in the Old Government House, Jos, the state capital provided an avenue for him to brief the federal lawmakers on his administration’s vision to restore Plateau’s lost glory and ensure equitable development across all communities. Speaking at the meeting, the Governor emphasized the need for synergy among…
Igbo elders and leaders have stated that the arrest of the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of Biafra in Finland, Simon Ekpa, over alleged terrorist activities, is not the solution to the insecurity plaguing the Southeast. They explained that jailing Ekpa would not make any difference except for the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to the elders, what would reduce insecurity in the Southeast is the release of Nnamdi Kanu, bringing Simon Ekpa back to Nigeria, and prosecuting him for all the killings he allegedly masterminded in the region. On his part, the…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has pledged its commitment to revitalising education in the country through the student loan programme designed to reduce unproductivity among Nigerian students. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, made this commitment in Maiduguri, Borno State capital at an engagement meeting with students, educators, and government officials. Sawyerr noted the loan’s modalities which include creating an online profile as a prerequisite for application, clarifying that the loan is interest-free and does not require a fixed repayment period, making it accessible and flexible for students. On his part, the Borno State Commissioner for Education, Science,…
Personnel of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade, Ohafia, and unidentified gunmen in Mbata, Umuchima village, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, Abia State are reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle. The Nations reports that over 15 Hilux vehicles and armored personnel carriers arrived at Umuchima village around 6 a.m, targeting suspected gunmen. The gunmen were reportedly camped near a river that marks the boundary between Abia and the Mbaise axis of Imo State. According to the report, soldiers have taken control of key junctions leading in and out of the village, while others engage the gunmen in nearby bushes. Gunfire has…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has boasted that he will leave office as a free man, unafraid of being pursued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC)or any other organization. Uzodimma, who stated this while speaking after the Feast of Christ the King Mass at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, the state capital, challenged anyone with evidence of wrongdoing to present it. “I will leave office a free man, sleep with my two eyes closed without being afraid of anybody, including the EFCC”, he said. The governor maintained that he has not broken any promises made to the…
English Premier League club side, Nottingham Forest remain optimistic Ola Aina will sign a new contract. Aina’s current contract will expire at the end of the season which would have meant him leaving as a free agent. According to The Athletic, the Nigeria international is now nearing a new deal and a bumper pay rise with Forest. The 28-year-old Super Eagles of Nigeria defender joined the Tricky Trees on a free transfer last summer. The Premier League club triggered the one-year option in his contract before the start of the current season. He has scored twice in 34 league appearances…