114 Days to 2027 Polls: INEC lists progress, experts flag funding, trust gaps
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — With 114 days to the January 16, 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it has made significant progress in implementing its timetable for the polls, even as experts identified funding, communication and public trust as areas requiring sustained attention. INEC Chairman, Prof. […]
PDP NWC backs Emodi’s exco in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—IN what was seen as a morale booster, the South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conveyed the message of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to the Anambra state chapter of the party, that there was no going back on the recognition accorded the Uchenna Emodi–led […]
Oil spill: Reps order Shell to pay N1bn compensation to Rivers’ community
The report “urged Shell to negotiate with the Joinkrama Community with a view to determining compensation for damages to waterways, farmland, economic trees; since the spill in question did not originate from Joinkrama Community.â€
No going back on Awka, Nnewi, Onitsha master plans, Obi insists
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA—GOVERNOR Peter Obi of Anambra State says there is no going back on the implementation of the recently launched master plans for the three cities of Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha, pledging that if he remained Governor of the state till 2014, he would have saved the state, counterpart fund of $1million for […]
Benue Police arrest 11 vandals, 29 others wanted
By Peter Duru MAKURDI—Irked by the spate of destruction and vandalism of newly erected infrastructure in parts of Makurdi and its environs, the Benue State Police Command has arrested a team of eleven vandals who specialize in destroying government property while 29 others have been declared wanted. According to a statement by Special Assistant to […]
Kwara appoints MedView to airlift pilgrims
By Kenneth Ehigiator As preparations for this year’s lesser Hajj, Umrah, intensifies, Kwara State goveernment has appointed MedView Airlines as the official carrier of its Muslim pilgrims. Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Abdul Ganiyu Cook-Olododo, who signed the letter of award to the effect on behalf of the state government, said an agreement would […]
