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Oba of Benin appoints district head over Ologbo, Ehor dukedoms
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has appointed Chief Emmanuel Iyase as Okao Eguae (District Head from the Benin Palace) over Ologbo and Ehor Dukedoms in Ikpoba-Okha and Uhunmwode Local…
APC grants Otu automatic 2027 ticket
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State on Monday granted Gov. Bassey Otu and his deputy, Mr Peter Odey, an automatic ticket for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking at…
Why NBA faults state of emergency in Rivers – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has faulted the Nigeria Bar Association’s (NBA) stand that the declaration of state of emergency in Rivers by President Bola…
Wike refutes PDP’s allegation of using land revocation to suppress opposition
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its land title was revoked as a ploy to suppress…
Africa needs democracy that delivers to all – Obasanjo
Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a democracy of its own context that delivers to all people.
Obasanjo said this on Monday in Abuja, while speaking at…
NGO commends Tinubu for “timely intervention” in Rivers political crisis
An NGO, Anti-Kidnapping, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse and Drug Abuse Initiative (AKH-TRACADA), has commended President Bola Tinubu for his swift and decisive action in addressing the…
Uzodimma presents staff of office to 66 Imo traditional rulers
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, on Saturday, presented certificates and staff of office to 66 new traditional rulers in the state.
In a speech at the event held at the Government House,…
Makinde opposes emergency declaration in Rivers
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has disapproved of President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers.
Makinde, in his biweekly newsletter, ‘The Business of Governance’,…
Gov Yusuf directs aides to declare their assets
Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has instructed all his political appointees to declare their assets.
Yusuf gave the directive during an Iftar (Ramadan breaking of Fast) with Heads of…
Okocha describes emergency rule as painful but critical
Chief Tony Okocha, Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers, has described the emergency rule in the state as painful but critical and a timeous decision.
Okocha made the remark…