1979 Local Council Administration Law: Edo Government Approves Domain Allowance for Traditional Rulers
The Edo State Government Executive Council has approved the implementation of a 1979 Law on local council administration, which translates to a new regime where all traditional rulers in the 18 local government areas of the state will receive monthly…
Bazoum: Niger Junta Reveals Next Plan If ECOWAS Coalition Forces Invade Niger
The military authorities in the Republic of Niger, yesterday, reveal their next plan if the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) coalition forces invade the West African country. They threatened to kill the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if neighbouring…
Ike Cubana Congratulates Hon. Amaka Obi On Her Re-confirmation As TC Chairman
Hon. Ikenna Iyiegbu (Onyechimelu’eze) popularly known as Ike Cubana has congratulated number one citizen of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi (Iyom Idemili) on the occasion of her re-confirmation as the Transition Committee (TC) Chairman of Idemili…
The Edo 2024 Governorship is Not for Sale: Philip Shuabu’s Unwavering Integrity, Competence, And Track Record Speak Very Loudly
By Williams Ayonote In the realm of Edo’s political landscape, let it reverberate with unyielding clarity that the forthcoming 2024 governorship is a mantle of leadership that cannot be bartered or commodified. It is a position of profound responsibility, entrusted…
South East Governors Meet, Vow To Intensify Fight Against Criminal Elements
Amid increasing attacks by the Unknown Gunmen (UGM) and other criminal activities in the five states of the region, the Governors of South East states have risen from their meeting in Enugu with a resolve to intensify fight against insecurity…
ECOWAS Orders Activation Of Military Force Against Niger As Defiant Niger Junta Unveils New Cabinet
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the chief of defense staff committee to immediately activate its standby force even as the military junta in Niger Republic appointed 21 ministers that will form a cabinet to work with…
Anthrax: Oyo Govt. Sensitizes Butchers, Cattle Dealers
…strengthens surveillance on animal disease The Oyo State Government, on Tuesday, sensitized butchers and livestock dealers on the deadly anthrax disease, as it strengthens surveillance of abattoirs for detection and prevention of the animal disease. The Commissioner for Agriculture and…
Anti-graft War: Kaduna NBA Pledges Support to EFCC
The Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged its support and assistance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in furtherance of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Barrister Godwin Ochai, Chairman of the branch,…
Dr Uchenna Charles Lampoons African Leaders In His Response To ECOWAS Reaction To Coup In Niger
By Charles Edet Dr. Sampson Uchenna Charles, the first declared sole presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) before Mr Peter Obi, has responded to the ECOWAS reaction to the coup in Niger. In his statement, he emphasized the need…
Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio Shot Dead
A candidate in Ecuador’s forthcoming presidential election, Fernando Villavicencio, who was also a member of the country’s Congress, was killed while leaving a political rally in the capital, Quito, on Wednesday. The killing comes just a fortnight before the presidential…
In the Realm of Edo’s Political Landscape, a Resounding Truth Emerges
By Williams Ayonote Deputy Governor Philip Shuiabu stands as an unparalleled beacon of hope and progress. The recent assertion by Rt. Hon. Kabiru Ajoto attempts to cast a shadow over this unwavering force, but it does nothing more than expose…