2027: Bayelsa PDP unveils campaign timetable, pledges issue-based campaigns
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has released its campaign timetable for the 2027 general elections, with the party scheduling senatorial district flag-offs, an eight-local-government campaign tour and mobilisation across the state’s 105 wards.
Transforming Zamfara into a safe and prosperous state is a herculean task, but we are succeeding – Governor Lawal
In this interview with some media executives in Gusau, the state capital, Governor Dauda Lawal spoke on a wide range of issues affecting the state as it marks its 30th anniversary of creation. Excerpts: As governor of the state for the past three years, what would you say has been the greatest hurdle to Zamfara’s […]
Tinubu bridging Niger Delta education gap with 9,000 scholarships — Otuaro
By John Alechenu, Abuja The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr Dennis Otuaro, has said the Federal Government is addressing the human capital development gap in the Niger Delta through scholarship opportunities for more than 9,000 beneficiaries in universities in Nigeria and abroad. Otuaro said the figure, covering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, reflected […]
There’s no evidence I won 2023 presidential election – Peter Obi
Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said there is no evidence to prove his claim that he won the 2023 presidential election, while maintaining that he believes he won the contest.
50-year-old murder suspect slumps, dies during trial in Bayelsa
A medical personnel was subsequently called to examine him, after which his body was taken to a hospital for further confirmation.
Seized assets: Diezani’s UK acquittal immaterial, EFCC tells court
The commission argued that the purported acquittal of Diezani by a foreign criminal court was not material or relevant to the specific issues for determination before the instant court.
