Two candidates have emerged as 2024 Edo governorship candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after parallel primaries were conducted earlier today. Foremost lawyer and investment banker, Asue Ighodalo has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He defeated other aspirants in a peaceful but security-tight primary election at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. One of …

Senator Monday Okpebholo wins Edo APC guber primary.  The Senator representing Edo central Monday Okpebholo has been declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. The governor of Cross River State Bassey Otu who served as the Chairman of the APC supplementary primary election, declared Senator Monday Okpebholo winner of …

Nigeria Youths march for Tinubu in Abuja Youths under the platforms of Nigeria Civil Society Forum (NCSF) trooped out en mass in Abuja for a solidarity rally in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration The placard-carrying youths converged on the Unity Fountain at the Business District Centre of the Federal Capital City as early as 9 am …

Ex-Army Officer, Col. Saka proffers solutions to security challenges   Disturbed by the increasing rate of insecurity in Nigeria, a retired Military Officer, Colonel F.S Saka has advised the nation’s security agencies to adopt use of modern technology to tackle kidnap cases ravaging the entire country, saying information is more important than weapon. Col. Saka Rtd added that with the …

A 39-year-old father of four from Ghana has been identified as the man killed in one of two seemingly random shootings in northwest Toronto over the weekend. In a police update Tuesday, Det. Phillip Campbell said Adu Boakye and another unnamed 16-year-old boy were “shot indiscriminately” less than 24 hours apart while waiting for a bus in the area of …

Nigeria, once hailed as the giant of Africa, is now teetering on the brink of collapse. The economic downturn gripping the nation has plunged its citizens into a state of despair and destitution reminiscent of Venezuela’s plight. Surging inflation, a weakening currency, and a precipitous decline in living standards have become the norm for millions of Nigerians, painting a bleak …

  The Second Graduation / Walimat ul Qurian ceremony of Madrasatu Ar-Rasheediyatu Al- Islamiyatu Education Center Erijiyan Ekiti has been held amidst pomp and pageantry. The epoch-making event was held at the School’s premises, along Ikogosi Road, Erijiyan-Ekiti in EkaMeta LCDA of Ekiti State on Sunday, 18th of February 2024. Chairman of the occasion, Alhaji Hon. Adekunle Saliu Oloruntegbe who …

The Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the pensioners and the populace of Osun State. He made the declaration during the official launch of the free surgery and medical care program for pensioners in the state, a collaborative effort between the Osun Health Insurance Agency and Rotary International. Adeleke underscored the …

We’ll eliminate ‘Japa’ syndrome in Osun health sector –Adeleke. The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, had reiterated his commitment in eliminating “Japa” syndrome among health professionals in the state. Speaking at the flag off of Free Surgery and Medical Care for Pensioners in Osogbo, on Tuesday, the Governor added the he has approved several allowances and upgrades including the …

FG installs 30-second biometric gates for Immigration at Airports   In line with international standards and best practices, the federal government has installed 30-second biometric clearance gates for the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at all international airports in the country. The biometric gates can screen and clear a passenger within 30 seconds without any interface or contact with Immigration personnel. …