News from States
-
Despite crisis in Kwara APC, defection not an option, says Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday said he has no intention of defecting from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The minister, while reacting to reports that some of his supporters had dumped the ruling party in Kwara State to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said as a founding member, who worked tirelessly along with others…
Read More » -
Oshiomhole declares interest in Edo North senatorial district seat
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has signified his intention to run for the Edo North Senatorial District seat. The former Edo State governor stated this during the celebration of his 70th birthday on Monday. He said the reason he didn’t contest before now was that he needed to ensure that APC was “fixed” He,…
Read More » -
Tinubu visits Kaduna to commiserate with Gov El-Rufai, Kaduna people over train attack
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, is visiting Kaduna this afternoon to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the recent attack on a Kaduna-bound train.On arrival in the state, he will pay a courtesy call on Governor Nasir el-Rufai to commiserate with the government.He will also visit some victims of the dastardly act still…
Read More » -
10 soldiers killed as terrorists attack military base in Kaduna
At least 10 soldiers have been killed and some others injured by bandits proscribed as terrorists who attacked a military base in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident happened at about 6:30pm on Monday, security sources told said. However, the military authorities have yet to confirm the attack. Birnin-Gwari is one of the hotspots of banditry in Kaduna,…
Read More » -
We won’t leave Osun APC, says Aregbesola faction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Rauf Aregbesola/Rasaq Salinsile faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared its resolve to remain operational members of the party, notwithstanding the extent of impunity within its fold. Rising from a stakeholders’ meeting on Sunday, members of the party said there is a ground plot and sinister move by the Governor…
Read More » -
Gov. Zulum addresses multinationals as UK hosts conference on Boko Haram/ISWAP surrender
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday addressed multinationals from Lake Chad countries, and development partners from the UK and other countries, during an ongoing conference being hosted by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office. The conference, tagged “Lake Chad Basin: Key Steps Towards Comprehensive Regional Solutions” with focus on how to effectively manage mass surrenders by…
Read More » -
NATA protests illegal demolition of workshops, vechicle towing by Lagos Taskforce
….ask Sanwo-Olu to caution Jeleloye The Nigeria Automobile Technicians Association (NATA), FESTAC Unit, has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to caution the state Taskforce Chairman, CSP Shola Jejeloye, over the illegal demolition of their workshops and the removal of some vehicles. The group stated this on Monday, during a peaceful protest to the Lagos State House Assembly to register their…
Read More » -
FRSC confirms death of 2 children in Osun auto crash
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Osun State Command, has confirmed the death of two female children in an auto accident that occurred along Ipetu-Ijesa/Ilesa Expressway on Sunday. The Sector Commander, Mr. Paul Okpe, made this known in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Mrs. Agnes Ogungbemi, in Osogbo. Okpe said the accident occured at…
Read More » -
Ita Enang seeks APC ticket for Akwa Ibom Guber race, embarks on state-wide consultation
Akwa Ibom gubernatorial hopeful, Sen. Ita Enang has taken his ambition to his community and officially declare his interest to contest for governorship of the state under the flagship of All Progressives Congress (APC). While addressing the people of Ikot Akpan Nya-Ididep, he enumerated his plans for Akwa Ibom State and the people of Ibiono Ibom at large even as…
Read More » -
Oyetola sets up committee to resolve Benue community leadership crisis in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has inaugurated a committee to resolve the lingering leadership tussle within the Benue community in the state. Oyetola, while inaugurating the committee on Sunday in Osogbo, during a meeting with the leaders of Benue indigenes in the state, also directed the warring factions to withdraw all cases pending before court for…
Read More »
