Onitsha—The National Vice Chairman of Alliance for Democracy, AD, for South-East, Chief Perry Iloegbunam, yesterday, called on the Federal Government to give grants to political parties to enable them have a level playing ground in elections.

WARRI— THE Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has said he has not disqualified any nominee for conferment of Ologbotsere, Iyatsere and Uwangue traditional chieftaincy titles, though he suspended the exercise following revolt by his subjects.

IT is never difficult to write a tribute in honour of exceptional people. Indeed, one would suppose that Mrs. Folasade Oluwatosin Ogunnaike personally received and imbibed the admonition of Israelmore Ayivor right at the outset of her illustrious career. Anyone who takes a cursory look at her profile or who sets out to evaluate her career trajectory finds the story of a hardworking, principled, energetic and competent civil servant.

As government intensifies energy and resources to diversify the economy and make agriculture its mainstay, two young Nigerian entrepreneurs have developed a state-of-the-art App that will connect farmers, broaden knowledge base of stakeholders in the sector with the ultimate aim of broadening agri-business in the country.

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s health has improved tremendously.