There is this whining coming from some uncoordinated quarters that Governor Biodun Oyebanji, of Ekiti State, codenamed BAO, might have been sidelining the party (APC) echelons in his selection for appointments in the state. This whiners also alleged that the opposition parties were getting an unreasonable chunk at the expense of party faithful. Those holding this view are perhaps not ... Read More »
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“INEC Declares Aiyedatiwa’s Victory in APC Primary, Rejects Jimoh Ibrahim’s Claims”
Abuja, Nigeria – In a major boost for democracy, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially confirmed Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s win in the All Progressives Congress (APC) direct primary election. The commission’s affidavit, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, states that the primary was conducted in substantial compliance with the law, and disowns Senator Jimoh Ibrahim’s results. Aiyedatiwa ... Read More »
“Justice Served: Madida Arrested for Illegal Abortions on Minors in Plateau State”
The Women Radio Centre is pleased to announce that a significant breakthrough has been achieved on Friday 17 May 2024 with the arrest of key perpetrator Ali Madida who is involved in 5-thousand-naira illegal abortion to minors in Jos Plateau. Madida was apprehended by Jos police law enforcement officers led by DSP Alfred Alabo following the release of an undercover ... Read More »
“Nigeria’s Economic Apartheid: The Shocking Truth of Electricity Consumption”. By Farooq A. Kperogi
I am writing this week’s column from Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, where I have come to deliver a talk on media theory. But this column isn’t about the talk or about South Africa. It’s about the enduring problems of electricity generation and distribution in Nigeria, which I have brooded over for quite some time. It’s ironic ... Read More »
“Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti to Address Cambridge University Conference on Africa’s Global Alliances”
The University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, United Kingdom, will be hosting the Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. This year’s conference theme, ‘Kujenga Africa: Forging Global Alliances’, a Swahili phrase meaning ‘to build’, is a timely call to action for unity, collaboration, and innovation. It underscores the need for these elements ... Read More »
“Police Commissioner Ayilara Tours Akwa Ibom, Vows to Uphold Citizen Rights”
The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara on Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 began tour of Police Divisions within the Command. The purpose of this tour is to assess the conditions of the Divisions and also hold meetings with stakeholders of the different communities. Communities visited on Wednesday include: Ikot Abasi LGA, Eastern Obolo LGA, and Mkpat Enin ... Read More »
“Nigeria Police Force Takes Swift Action: Officers Dismissed After Viral Street Fight Video Surfaces”
The Nigeria Police Force is aware of a video circulating on social media platforms depicting a street fight involving two police officers. The two officers involved are were identified as F/NO. 491112 Cpl Ozimaede Aidonojie and F/NO. 516384 PC Salubi Stephen, both of whom served at the Ebele Divisional Police Headquarters in Edo State. Upon thorough examination of the video ... Read More »
“Nigeria Police Force Clamps Down on Misconduct: Officers Sanctioned for Breaching Integrity”
Sanctions Erring Officers, Subjects Senior Officers to Force Disciplinary Committee Hearing In a decisive move to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has emphasized his administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards any form of indiscipline. He stressed that the mandate of the Police is ... Read More »
“Lagos Assembly Proposes Groundbreaking Geographic Information Law to Revolutionize Land Ownership”
– bill will create comprehensive database of Lagos state – will curb issues involved in land ownership A new bill that seeks to harmonise all geographic information service projects of Lagos is under consideration at the State House of Assembly. The Lagos Geographic Information Service bill, which had stakeholders making contributions on Friday, is also aimed at establishing a computerised ... Read More »
“Oyo State Government Takes Action: Approves Recruitment of 7,000 Teachers!
The Oyo State government has announced that it is set to recruit 7,000 teachers into public primary schools. This announcement was made by the Executive Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, during a press briefing in Ibadan on Friday. The state government also said One hundred (100) care givers will be employed into the ... Read More »