Gombe governorship aspirant, Engineer Aliyu Mohammed alias ‘Kombat’, has withdrawn from the 2027 guber polls. The politician, known for his dedication to humanitarian work through his foundation, Velocity Humanitarian Foundation, cited personal commitments and responsibilities as the reason behind his choice. In a statement on Monday, the politician said he took the decision after consultation…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured the resounding backing of Ekiti State for re-election in 2027. In a parallel show of solidarity, Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s ambition for a second term in office also received a ringing endorsement, affirming a united front. They received the seals of approval during a massive rally in Ado-Ekiti, the state…
Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. This is even as he endorsed the Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy for a second term. “I hereby endorse publicly without reservation, President Bola Tinubu for a second term. I also endorse our governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and…
About 15 years after its emergence, the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has boosted the creation of over 50,000 jobs and 12 million training man-hours in the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. This was revealed in the book titled, “Local Content: A Journey of Strategic Communication and Economic Transformation”, authored by the General…
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of presenting inaccurate statistics to obscure the country’s worsening economic situation. In a post on X, Obi said Tinubu, as candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) during the last presidential election, once ridiculed his emphasis on data when discussing…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, yesterday, visited the communities of flooding which occurred on Sunday following a downpour that began around 1:00 a.m., and led to the tragic loss of 23 lives and the destruction of properties worth millions of naira. Addressing victims at the temporary camp at Aliyu Mustafa College Yola, after inspecting…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt sympathies to the communities and families of those affected by the recent flood disaster in Yola, Adamawa State and the victims of the boat mishap in Guni village, Niger State. The president also called on the National Emergency Response Centre and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to…
The Chairman of the Boat Owners and Freshwater Users Association in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Aliyu Isah Yerima, said seven bodies are still missing two days after the boat mishap that occurred in Zumba. Speaking to Daily Trust by telephone on Monday, Yerima said local divers are continuing search and rescue operations,…
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the body of photojournalist Ayobami Aiyepeku, allegedly killed by his neighbour, Oluwapelumi Adebayo. Command spokesperson, SP Williams Aya, told journalists on Monday in Lokoja that Aiyepeku’s decomposing body was discovered Sunday evening near the WAEC office in the Crusher Zone 8 axis of Lokoja, the…
Nigeria and other African countries, as well as the United Nations (UN), have called for collective action, to combat food insecurity on the global stage. According to them, Africa needs predictable concession finance to invest in agriculture, rural transformation, infrastructure and literacy, while climate finance must be aligned with the food system This is just…
