Diri urges issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027
….Flags off Tinubu’s second-term bid in South-South, congratulates Adeleke By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa YENAGOA — Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has urged politicians and their supporters to ensure that campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections are issue-based, respectful and devoid of personal attacks. Diri gave the charge on Wednesday in Yenagoa during the flag-off […]
PETROAN demands guaranteed crude oil supply before Port Harcourt, Warri restart
The planned revival of Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries could face a critical test beyond rehabilitation and technical completion, as the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has demanded guaranteed crude supply to ensure the plants operate sustainably after restart.
Army tightens security in Kebbe, vows no safe haven for Lakurawa
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The Nigerian Army has intensified security operations in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State following heightened concerns over the activities of the Lakurawa terrorist group and reported attacks on communities in the area. The renewed security measures are aimed at preventing further attacks and stopping terrorist elements from […]
Osun Election: Bamidele urges Oyebamiji to congratulate Adeleke, offer policy ideas
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Senate Leader and Chairman of the National Assembly South-West Caucus, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, to congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and offer constructive policy ideas to improve governance in the […]
Pensioners hail Tinubu’s choice of Bindawa to head NSIWC
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners’ Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing Major-General Junaid Bindawa as Chairman of the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC). The association said Bindawa possessed the experience, discipline and leadership qualities required to effectively head the commission and […]
Okpebholo meets new Edo Speaker, urges unity, transparency
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — Edo State Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has met with the new Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Yekini Idaiye, urging him and other lawmakers to promote unity, transparency and teamwork in the discharge of their responsibilities. The governor also charged the new leadership of the Assembly […]
