Author: Festus Adeloye

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has said his administration was intentional about enhancing the standard of living of the citizens, and not embarking on projects to score political point. Eno made the assertion while addressing the people of Nsit Atai local government during the inauguration of a Model Primary Health care (PHC) in the area as part of his administration’s rural development drive and efforts towards improving healthcare delivery. He stressed that the Health Centre was designed to provide quality healthcare services to the people of Nsit Atai and surrounding communities, especially to reduce infant and maternal mortality…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended his congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on her 70th birthday on June 13. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded Okonjo-Iweala, a notable Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku and the first African woman to head the global trade organization. He commended her as a beacon of professionalism and integrity and an exemplary role model for women. He also lauded the WTO Director-General for her sublime and remarkable achievements in support of Nigeria and the international financial sector. Oborevwori remarked that…

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state has warned President Bola Tinubu against approving “unsustainable” minimum wage for workers in the country. Speaking on Wednesday at a special edition of The Platform, an event organized by The Covenant Nation to promote national development, Soludo delved into the complexities of the minimum wage debate and its broader economic implications. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) warned that not all state governments and the Organised Private Sector can pay the ₦62,000 being proposed by the Federal Government and the ₦250,000 demand of the Organised Labour. Governor Soludo cautioned that…

Former Director General of Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF and immediate-past National Vice Chairman, North West, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Lukman has ditched the party, saying it has outlived its usefulness and can no longer win elections without rigging. In a statement, yesterday, Lukman said he found it necessary to write to a few leaders of the party and try to clarify his position regarding the situation both in the party and in the country. He said: “First, it is a shared concern of most leaders of the party that the situation in the country has deteriorated…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of mismanaging the 2023 general elections. This was just as a former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, Dr Sam Amadi, called for a probe into how the electoral umpire spent the N400bn released for the conduct of the poll. Addressing a gathering of party faithful during a programme to celebrate Democracy Day in Abuja on Wednesday, Abure expressed disappointment with how INEC conducted the presidential poll where the All Progressives Congress candidate, Bola Tinubu, was declared the winner. The LP chairman also…

The Nigeria Police Force said it has successfully dismantled a cartel dealing in jewellery worth billions of Naira obtained from armed robbery operations in Abuja and its environs. This is just as it disclosed that no robbery or burglary incident or theft ever took place in the IGP’s residence nor in any of the official facilities of the Nigeria Police Force. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a press statement noting that on 28th April 2024, an armed robbery incident occurred at the residence of a Police officer, attached to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in Lugbe…

A former member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Malam Salihu Lukman, has resigned from the governing party. His disengagement from the party was contained in a statement he issued in Abuja on Wednesday, June 12, titled: “APC and The Future of Nigerian Democracy: Letter to Selected APC Leaders.” The former national vice chairman (North West) hinged his decision on the lack of internal democracy and inability of the leadership of the party to allow the much needed reforms within the party. The former Director General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) in…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has signed into law, 10 Bills recently passed by the Benue State House of Assembly in its first legislative year. Signing the Bills in Makurdi, the governor explained that “the laws are meant to protect the general safety of Benue people and also ensure that their rights as citizens are not abuse by others.” He also emphasized that the new laws were not targeted at anyone or political party and urged the people of the state to shun those fueling such sentiments. According to Governor Alia, the new laws “would make the people understand…

German coach Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles coach Finidi George got his tactics wrong as The Cheetahs of Benin pulled a shock 2-1 win in their group C 2026 FIFA World Cup MatchDay 4 qualifier at the Felix Houphouet Stadium in Abidjan on Monday. The neighbouring Beninese are usually regarded as poor Nigerian cousins both in stature and football pedigree, but Rohr, who last coached the Super Eagles before berthing in Cotonou, admitted his deep knowledge of the Super Eagles helped The Cheetahs to claim a famous win in Abidjan. “We did not really expect to win (against the…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi, has called on political leaders to return to a truly democratic nation. Obi made this call in a statement via his verified X handle on Wednesday. According to him, democracy was beyond elections, but fulfilling the responsibilities of responsible governance as contained in the constitution. He urged Nigerian leaders to respect and protect the institutions of a democratic state, by obeying the governing laws of the state and being accountable to the people. His comments come on the heels of the 2024 celebration of Democracy Day on June 12…