A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party. In his resignation letter to the party dated November 29, 2024, Chidoka said he had written to his ward in Anambra State about his resignation. The former minister said he is leaving the PDP with immense respect and gratitude, adding that he remains …
Atiku hosts Peter Obi in Adamawa
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hosted the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, to a breakfast meeting at his residence in Adamawa State. In a video posted on his X handle on Saturday, Atiku was seen with Obi, walking into a dining area of his house. Atiku had in May hosted …
Those behind rumors of my death won’t escape tragedy – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has dismissed rumours of his death circulating on social media, confirming that he is alive. OBJ said that he recently woke up to false rumours of his death circulating on social media, stating that the stories disturbed him. Obasanjo made this known while speaking at the commissioning of the Old-Garage-Oke-Fia-Lameco road …
VP Shettima jets out to Côte d’Ivoire for Energy Resources Exhibition
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, Nov. 27, departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024 conference. The SIREXE conference is an international event organised by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. It focuses on “Policies and Strategy for the Sustainable Development …
President Tinubu appoints Abiola’s son SSA on linguistics, foreign matters
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Jamiu Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Linguistics and Foreign Matters. Abiola is one of the children of the winner of the 1993 presidential election annulled by General Ibrahim Babangida, the late Chief Moshood Abiola. He was formerly appointed the Special Assistant to …
Yahaya Bello, others to remain in EFCC custody till December 10
Justice Maryann Anenih of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has fixed December 10 for ruling in the bail applications by former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello and two others. The Judge fixed the date after taking arguments for and against the bail request by Bello’s lawyer, Joseph Bodunde Dauda, SAN, and …
Gov Okpebholo inspects schools, mocks ex-Gov Obaseki’s EdoBest program
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo on Wednesday embarked on an inspection of schools in the state, describing the EdoBest project of the immediate past government led by Godwin Obaseki as “PDP EdoBest”. Governor Okpebholo who frowned at the deplorable conditions of facilities at the schools inspected opined that the EdoBest initiative of his predecessor …
University of Ibadan decorates Gov. Oyebanjo as ambassador
Ekiti State Governor Mr Biodun Oyebanji has been decorated with the prestigious University of Ibadan UI@75 Ambassador in recognition of his exemplary leadership and outstanding contributions to the development of education, good governance, community welfare, as well as national development. Presenting the award at a brief ceremony at the Executive Council Chamber, Governor’s Office, in …
Gov. Okpebholo dissolves Edo LG service commission
As part of moves aimed at enhancing transparency and efficiency in the public service sector, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okphebholo, has approved the immediate dissolution of Local Government Service Commission. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua said the development “is part of Governor Okpebholo’s ongoing reforms designed to …
CAF Confederation Cup: Enyimba off to Egypt for Al Masry clash
Enyimba have departed the country for their CAF Confederation Cup opening Group D fixture against Al Masry of Egypt. The People’s Elephant left the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo aboard a United Airlines flight for Abuja on Saturday morning. The contingent will then connect a direct flight to Cairo from Abuja. The players and their …