Ilorin, Kwara State – Christopher Tunji-Ayeni, former Deputy Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, died in a tragic car accident on Thursday. The incident was confirmed in a statement by Mrs Olayinka Basambo, Public Relations Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kwara State. According to Basambo, the FRSC received a…
Abak, Akwa Ibom State – The Executive Chairman of Abak Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Hon. (Mrs) Ime Charles, has reaffirmed her commitment to an inclusive and people-focused governance aimed at driving development across all parts of Abak Local Government Area. Hon. Charles made this statement during a meeting with representatives from all political…
Port Harcourt, Rivers State — The Rivers State Government has denounced a misleading report circulating on social media claiming that Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the shutdown of all oil companies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), within the state. The government dismissed the news as false and labelled it as a baseless fabrication…
Ogoja, Cross River State – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially launched its campaign for the upcoming 2024 local government elections, scheduled for Saturday, November 2, across the state. The event, held in Ogoja, on Thursday, marked the start of the party’s campaign for its standard bearers from the northern and central senatorial districts….
Calabar, Cross River State – The late Dr Joseph Wayas, former President of the Nigerian Senate, who passed away on November 30, 2021, will finally be laid to rest on November 30, 2024, three years after his death. The announcement was made by Dr Dorn-Cklaimz Enamhe, Secretary of the Central Planning Committee for the Burial…
Abuja, Nigeria – The Labour Party (LP) has expressed strong opposition to a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which recognised Julius Abure and his associates as members and executives of the party. In a press statement released today, the current LP leadership, under the Acting National Chairman Prince Prof. Ifagbemi Awamaridi…
Calabar, Cross River State – As the November 2 local government elections approach in Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, the state’s NDDC Representative, has called on Cross Riverians to participate actively by voting for their preferred candidates. Speaking with journalists, Duke emphasised the importance of these elections as a crucial opportunity to select…
Calabar, Cross River State – Governor Bassey Otu declares Thursday and Friday public holidays in Cross River State. According to a statement by Governor Otu’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nsa Gill, on Wednesday, Thursday, 31st October, and Friday, 1st November, public holidays are due to the 2024 Local Government election held on 2nd November across…
Berlin, Germany – Germany offers help to Spain after severe flooding The German government has offered support to Spain following severe flooding, a government spokesman said on Wednesday. “We are in direct contact with the Spanish government to see if support from Germany is needed for this terrible disaster,” Steffen Hebestreit said. At least 62…
Ikom, October 29, 2024 – In preparation for the upcoming local government elections in Cross River State on November 2, 2024, Governor Bassey Otu officially launched the All Progressives Congress, APC campaign, emphasising a commitment to grassroots development. Represented by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Peter Odey, PhD, the flag-off ceremony was held on Sunday at…
