PANDEF to FG: Stop abusing elder statesmen, address escalating insecurity
PAN Niger Delta People Forum, PANDEF, the umbrella body of traditional rulers, leaders and stakeholders of Niger Delta region, yesterday, said it was distressing that the Federal Government, through the spokesmen of President Muhammadu Buhari, chose to insult elder statesmen and women, facilitating dialogue and understanding amongst the people of the different geo-political zones, instead of seeking ways of engaging the people.
No one can compare with me — Omisore
The Social Democratic Party, SDP candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore has affirmed his supremacy over the two other major party candidates, Gboyega Oyetola of the APC and Senator Ademola Adeleke of the PDP.
Hate speech, insecurity threat to 2019 polls, US groups warn
International Republican Institute, IRI, and National Democratic Institute, NDI, have warned that disinformation and hate speech through the use of social media might lead to political violence during the 2019 general elections, if unchecked.
‘Nigeria needs competent people in leadership’
A Chartered Administrator, Mr. Steve Akoni has blamed current leadership challenge in the country to failure to appoint competent people into leadership positions.
No appeal panel for Osun APC primary election — Adegoke
Controversy was, yesterday, dogging the APC after the party claimed ignorance of any peititon against the primary conducted last weekend.
Delta govt committed to devt in Burutu LGA — HOSTCOM
TREASURER of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas, HOSTCOM, Mr Joseph Lamiengha, has described the construction of roads in Ogulagha Kingdom, Obotobo I, Obotobo 2, Sekebolou, Yokiri, Ogulagha, Youbebe and other communities in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, by the state government as a confirmation of the state government’s commitment to the development of infrastructure.
Herders/Farmers clash continues to pressure food inflation
There are indications that the lingering farmers-herders clashes in major food producing regions in the country may have put more pressure on the food inflation numbers.
Man kills 38-yr-old lover for keeping condom in her bag
BENIN—BARELY four days after a 19-year-old man stabbed his girlfriend to death for accusing him of infidelity, a 38-year-old mother of three has been killed by her lover after he found condoms inside her handbag in Benin, the Edo State capital.
C’River pupils study under mango trees, collapsed buildings
IKOT EFFIONG OTOP- Pupils of Government Primary School, Ikot Effiong Otop, Odukpani Local Government Area, Old Western Calabar, Cross River State, now learn under mango trees and malformed structures.
15 communities send SOS to Ambode over non-functional PHC
Residents of 15 communities in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area have sent a distress call to Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode over the uncompleted Primary Healthcare Centre, PHC serving the area.
Adeoti resigns as SSG picks ADP ticket
Alhaji Moshood Adeoti has resigned as the Secretary to the Osun State Government, SSG.
