Governors, UN, EU to work in synergy to fight gender-based violence
By Henry Umoru – Abuja Governors of the thirty-six states of the country under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF have resolved to work in synergy with the United Nations and the European Union to fight Gender-based Violence in the Country. Chairman NGF and Ekiti State governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi disclosed this on […]
APC queries Obaseki’s readiness to tackle flooding in Edo as NEMA raises alarm
The State Media Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress for the Edo 2020 Governorship election has queried the readiness of the Obaseki-led government to heed the warnings of the National Emergency Management Agency and put in place proactive measures to avert disaster and destruction of properties in flood-risk areas in the state.
Fulani group demands 4% of Bauchi land to end clashes
The Bauchi State Administrative Committee of Inquiry into Land Disputes, set up by Governor Bala Mohammed to look into farmers/herders crisis in the state has received a memorandum from a Fulani socio-cultural group, Daddo Pulaku, demanding four percent of the total land area of the state.
PANDEF backs demands by Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo oil communities
PAN-Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the South-South geo-political zone, yesterday, threw its weight behind oil and gas producing communities in Itsekiri, Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, Delta State, demanding development from the Federal Government.
Ize-Iyamu, Obaseki bicker over protest against APC running mate, supporters’ harassment
THE Edo political atmosphere was charged, yesterday as a staccato of accusation and counter-accusation were fired by the campaign organisations of the APC and PDP, and their candidates.
Youth Party set to organise Ondo Primary Election
The Youth Party has announced dates for its primary elections towards the coming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. The party in a statement signed by the director of communications Mr Mayowa Idowu said that “the sale of forms to aspiring candidates closed on the 15th of July 2020. Hence, the screening of candidates will […]
