Raphael Afonja, a former commissioner for works and transports in the current administration of Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo State, has tackled Edo deputy governor, Philip Shaibu for saying that last Saturday’s Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ward congress was peaceful. According to the Ogbomoso-born professor, Shaibu, who chaired the exercise, is not helping the party…
…urges full dose vaccination to reduce fatalities Edo is recording a gradual reduction in the number of COVID-19 infections following ongoing massive vaccination of residents across the 18 local government councils of the state, as the government urges more citizens to get vaccinated in order to reduce the mortality rate and prevent a new wave…
key members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) In Kebbi have been dismissed. The party said the individuals were dismissed due to alleged misconduct which has consequently led to chaos within the party. The dismissed members include a national women leader, Hajiya Maria Umaru Waziri, former minister, Kabiru Taminu, state chairman, Haruna D. Sa’idu ,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is clear that the governorship election in Anambra State slated for November 6, 2021, might not hold under the rising insecurity in the Southeast. During a recent interview, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman of the commission, stated that the commission is extremely…
Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has expressed anger over the current state of the nation, saying there is nothing like Nigeria that needs to be celebrated. In a viral video, Wike was sighted speaking during a sermon in a church as part of activities to mark the 2021 Independence Day. Governor Wike, who referred…
Halima Oniru, the estranged wife of the Olu of Orile-Kemta in Ogun State, Oba Adetokunbo Tejuoso, has accused the monarch of allegedly obtaining millions of naira from her under false pretences, among other allegations.Oniru had earlier petitioned the Inspector General of Police through her counsel, J. S Agada & Co., accusing the traditional ruler of…
Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, on Sunday, inaugurated a 30,000-birds capacity farm estate in Gasamu village, Gashua Local Government Area of Yobe, initiated by the National Agricultural Lands Development Authority (NALDA). Speaking at the occasion, Lawan lauded the initiative, while lamenting Nigeria’s over dependency on oil as a bad omen for the country’s economy. He said,…
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a loaded weeklong engagements at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States of America. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the Nigerian leader came back with a special request from the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, to help…
Mrs Vivianne Ihekweazu, Managing Director, Nigeria Health Watch, has advocated for a clearer advisory on administering the COVID-19 vaccine on pregnant, and nursing mothers in Nigeria. Ihekweazu told the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Saturday, in Abuja, that there was need for health workers on the frontline to be armed with a clear communication and…
