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Lauds Makinde on infrastructural revolution in Oyo Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, joined his Oyo State counter pact, ‘Seyi Makinde, to commission a 50,000 passenger-capacity Ojoo and Challenge bus terminals in Ibadan, the state capital.   Obaseki, who was the special guest of honour at the event, commended Makinde for delivering the two massive bus terminals among many others, despite economic …

Human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, Wednesday, declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan cannot contest the 2023 presidential election by 137 (3) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). There have been speculations that the former President may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Jonathan was …

• Governor Tambuwal’s 11 commissioners, SSG, chief of staff resign At least, 13 commissioners have resigned their appointments in Sokoto State ahead of the primary elections in accordance with the Electoral Act, bringing the total number of commissioners that had resigned in order to contest elections to over 60 across the 36 states, The PUNCH can confirm. A statement signed by the …

Over the years, society has witnessed deterioration in its moral, social and educational values, especially among youths. However, issue of moral decadence has become a very controversial one because society is developing so rapidly, and with advancement in technology, the line between what is morally right or wrong is blurring.  Moral decadence among youths, especially students, in primary and secondary schools, is …

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has said that 30 Days after the  Kaduna-Abuja train attack, it’s high time the government rescue innócent Nigerians from captivity. Rev Joseph John Hayab Chairman, CAN Kaduna State, in a statement on Thursday, said on 28th March 2022, a passenger train from Abuja to Kaduna was attacked, some passengers were killed, …

BY MIKE OSAROGIAGBON Benin City, Nigeria – A trigger-happy member of the Edo State vigilante group has allegedly shot and injured 11 children during a street football match in Benin City, Edo State of Nigeria. The teenagers  are currently receiving medical attention at various hospitals in the state capital. The bloody incident occurred few hours after a policeman shot to …

Edo residents who are beneficiaries of the ongoing free medical care provided by members of the Association of Nigeria Physicians in the Americas (ANPA) have commended Governor Godwin Obaseki for collaborating with the doctors in prioritization of the health and welfare of Edo people. The five-day medical mission for over 4, 000 residents, is being organized in collaboration with the …

…We won’t react to speculations- party spokesman ...Politics is all about interest- Ortom … It’s his life- Makarfi. … I’m not in his mind- Fayose ... Let’s not pre-empt him- Presidential aspirant. As the rumoured defection of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is yet to abate; leaders of …

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Brig General Buba Marwa has urged political aspirants going for public offices to come for drug tests. The anti-drug agency’s boss reiterated the call on Wednesday while decorating officers who have distinguished themselves in the fight against drugs with medals and awards. “I have said it before and I want …

• 30-day limit for resignation cancels Malami’s governorship ambition in Kebbi A new guideline released by the leadership of All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday has stipulated that all political appointees who aspire to participate in its primary elections at all levels must resign at least 30 days before the conduct of the primaries. The new guideline automatically leaves some of President …