Abia Govt pledges lasting solution over flooding on Owerri-Nta road
The Commissioner added that the condition has made the location susceptible to water accumulation during heavy rainfall and flooding over the years.
Edo ADC disowns former chairman Odion, warns against unauthorised statements
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The Edo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from the activities of its former chairman, Kennedy Odion, warning him against issuing statements or convening meetings in the name of the party. The state chairman of the party, Tony Alile, in a statement on Sunday, […]
How Tinubu defied ACN bigwigs to anoint Fashola in 2007 — Ex-aide
Professor Dapo Thomas, former aide to President Bola Tinubu during his tenure as governor of Lagos State, has recounted how the President defied pressure from influential leaders of the then Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, to install Babatunde Fashola as the party’s governorship candidate in 2007.
LASU Professor Akhaine to deliver 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial lecture
A professor of Political Science at Lagos State University (LASU), Sylvester Odion Akhaine, will deliver the 4th Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture scheduled to hold in Lagos on July 23, 2026. The lecture, organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), will take place at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, by 11am, with the theme: “The […]
Xenophobia: Nigeria, Ghana should sue South Africa at African Court – Falana
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged Nigeria and Ghana to institute legal action against South Africa at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights over alleged xenophobic attacks and forced displacement of African migrants in the country. Falana, in a statement, faulted the decision by Nigeria and […]
