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The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has reiterated its support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, in the forthcoming 2023 elections. The group was reacting to a statement credited to Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, that “Afenifere doesn’t speak for the Yoruba people on the endorsement of Obi.” This is contained in a statement issued …

Members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities at the meeting with the Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila in Abuja. Photo: Kayode Jaiyeloa The Academic Staff Union of Universities has hailed the House of Representatives for its intervention in the protracted crisis between university lecturers and the Federal Government. The President of ASUU, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, said, “For the …

Edo State Government has warned against the sale and usage of four medicines, noting that the drugs are being investigated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for links with acute kidney injury and over 66 deaths among children in the Gambia. In a statement on Monday, Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, charged all pharmaceutical outlets who may …

Edo State Police Command has invited the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of DePrince Builders, Cyril Omoregie, Amos Abie, Osasu Monday and 21 others as Persons of Interest in the illegal sales of government acquired land in Irhirhi-Obazagbon-Ogheghe Community. The state government said that, as part of its revved up campaign against land grabbing in the state, it recently reclaimed over …

Edo State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obehi Akoria, has felicitated with Dr. Osahon Enabulele on his installation as President of the World Medical Association. In a statement, the Commissioner hailed the thoroughbred physician for putting Edo State, Nigeria and Africa on the global map. Prof Akoria said, “I rejoice on this epoch-making event – the installation of our own Dr. …

As the 2023 presidential election approaches, several persons are pitching their tents with their preferred candidates and entertainers are not left out. The PUNCH Saturday Beats takes a look at some celebs, who have taken sides with their preferred candidates. PSquare, Bakassi lead Obidient team Hip hop singers, Peter and Paul Okoye, have openly declared their support for the presidential …

•We’ll take legal action, firm vows •You’re distorting facts, says govt The crisis over the ownership Obajan cement plant in Kogi State deepened on Friday as the state government and Dangote Cement Plc continued to lay claims to the facility. The management of the firm also vowed to take legal action over the recent invasion of the plant and the …

“I met with my dear friend and brother, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi,” declared Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Saturday via his verified Twitter handle. “We spent time exchanging views on matters pertaining to national interest, nation-building and broad concept of diversity, education, social inclusion, the economy, consumption and production patterns, ” Obi noted. Sanusi Lamido Sanusi is the …

Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, granted leave to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to further detain a Lagos-based billionaire, Nsofor Ugochukwu, also known as Ugochukwu Nsofor Chukwukadibia, in its custody for a period of 14 days pending the conclusion of investigation. The judge gave the order following an ex parte application …

• Says move will discourage new investments, potential investors Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has condemned Wednesday’s invasion of Dangote Cement Plant by the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSV), saying the action will discourage new investments in the state. MAN President, Mansur Ahmed, at a press conference to herald the association’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to hold October 17 …