Former Nigerian Minister of Education and 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Kenneth Gbagi, has passed away at the age of 62. Reportedly, he died on Saturday, as confirmed in a statement issued by his eldest son, Emuoboh Gbagi. “It is with profound sadness but gratitude to God that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather,…
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has expressed appreciation to Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for his pivotal role in advancing the South East Development Commission Bill to the third reading in the Senate. Addressing attendees at a homecoming reception for the Senate President in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Kalu,…
In a gesture aimed at enhancing the welfare of judges in the Kwara State High Court, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq marked this year’s Workers’ Day by presenting 11 top-tier Toyota Fortuner Jeeps to judges. Additionally, the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Abiodun Adebara, received a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser for official use, highlighting the administration’s…
President Bola Tinubu has underscored the pivotal role of technology in combatting corruption and enhancing transparency in public service delivery. Speaking during a meeting with Microsoft Founder, Mr. Bill Gates, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Special Meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu reiterated his administration’s commitment to leveraging technology to bolster…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The All Progressives Congress will present the winner of the Ondo governorship primary election, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, with his certificate of return on Monday. This was revealed by the party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Duru on Sunday. “Yes, the presentation of the certificate to Governor Aiyedatiwa will take place tomorrow…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo One of the campaign coordinators of incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state,Alaba Excel Abbey has been assassinated. Abbey, who served as a ward coordinator for the Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organization Foot-Soldiers (LACO-SF), was murdered in his home in Supare Akoko, Akoko South West Local Government Area. It was said that…
Edited By Margret Oshinowo The Tinubu Media Support Group, TMSG, has urged the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to heed the advice of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and submit himself to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the court of law. The…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) clinched triumph in all Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Gombe State during the recently concluded council elections. The chairman of the Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission (GOSIEC), Malam Saidu Awak, disclosed the results in Gombe, revealing that out of the 19 registered political parties, only five fielded candidates for the…
Ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election in Ondo State, the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected John Akinmurele as its candidate. The selection process, held in Akure, the state capital, on Saturday, April 27, 2024, saw participation from delegates representing all 18 local government areas. Dotun Ojon, the YPP Chairman in Ondo State, lauded…
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has initiated the process of counting votes and announcing election outcomes across various regions of the state. According to reports, the commission conducted local government elections across all 33 local government areas of the state on Saturday. Journalists on the ground witnessed the tallying and declaration of results…
In a significant legal development, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) the authority to apprehend the erstwhile governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, ahead of his scheduled arraignment on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite issued this pivotal order in response to an ex parte motion filed…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced its decision to abstain from participating in the upcoming local government polls slated for April 6, 2024. In a press release issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, the party unequivocally disavowed any involvement in the electoral process, citing deep-seated distrust…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed strong disapproval of the recent outbreak of communal clashes that resulted in significant loss of lives and property in Langtang North and Mikang Local Government Areas. Governor Mutfwang has called on security agencies to take decisive action against the perpetrators and their backers within the confines of the…
Paul Akintelure, a prominent contender for the governorship seat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has tragically passed away. Prior to his sudden death, Akintelure had voiced concerns about facing both direct and indirect threats to his safety. Despite his initial hopes for an improvement in the situation, the threats against him…
The former Rivers State Governor turned FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, laments aiding Siminalayi Fubara’s ascent to the gubernatorial seat, accusing him of deception and pretense. Addressing fervent supporters in Port Harcourt, Wike bemoans Fubara’s lack of gratitude, asserting a rift that shows no signs of reconciliation. In a fiery tirade, Wike condemns Fubara’s alleged hypocrisy,…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his satisfaction at the news of the liberation of the Kuriga school children in Kaduna State, underscoring the necessity of cohesive federal-state collaboration to achieve desired outcomes, particularly in matters of security. In a statement relayed by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, on Sunday, the President…
In a recent address to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed that the Presidency’s decision to impose a three-month embargo on international travel for ministers, government agency heads, and officials funded by public resources is anticipated to yield substantial savings of N5 billion per…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appealed to the House of Representatives for the green light on a N500 billion loan, aimed at fueling the territory’s hefty N1.147 trillion budget for the year 2024. Wike took the stand before the House Committee on FCT, vigorously advocating for the financial backing…
Senator Godswill Akpabio, President of the Senate, asserts that the 10th National Assembly’s legislative roadmap will significantly uplift the standard of living for Nigerians. Akpabio made these remarks during the public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tetfund, alongside the House of Representatives Committee on Student Loans, Scholarships, and Higher Education…
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, firmly rebuffed FCT Senator Ireti Kingibe’s attempts to forge a friendship, asserting that camaraderie cannot be coerced. Wike vehemently criticized the senator, admonishing her for resorting to blackmail tactics rather than adhering to proper channels of communication or focusing on her legislative duties. During a press briefing in…
Lawmakers intensify pressure for a thorough investigation into the Nigerian Air Force Base in Markudi and the joint military security task force in Benue State following their alleged failure to promptly respond to distress calls during a devastating attack in Gwer West Local Government Area on March 7, resulting in the tragic loss of over…
In a significant development, Senator Abdul Ningi has tendered his resignation as the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum. The decision, he revealed, is prompted by the unfolding dynamics within the National Assembly, the Northern region, and the entire nation. Addressing the forum, Senator Ningi expressed, “I hereby resign my position as the Chairman of…
In a press briefing held on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Sydney Gbara, the Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), conveyed optimism that the ongoing political turmoil within the state is on the verge of conclusion. Gbara underscored the dwindling enthusiasm among the majority of Rivers residents towards the prevailing political theatrics,…
Edited by Afolabi Hannah The Edo House of Assembly has started impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, accusing him of perjury and leaking government secrets. This move is seen as the latest development in the ongoing rift between Shaibu and Governor Godwin Obaseki, which escalated when Shaibu indicated his interest in running for Edo…
Tragic news strikes as the Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the passing of their chairman, Paul Omotosho. Reports indicate that Omotosho, a prominent figure in Imesi-Ekiti, breathed his last in the early hours of Wednesday following a brief bout with illness. Sources close to the deceased reveal that the seasoned…
The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, asserted on Monday that his persistent on-site inspections of ongoing projects are a strategic measure to maintain contractors’ accountability. Wike, who conducted an impromptu assessment of road projects in Guzape and the extensive development of the arterial road ‘N20’ in Jahi District, emphasized the significance of his unannounced…
Former Chief Whip, Evans Bipi of the Rivers State House of Assembly, asserts that the integrity of the 2023 general election in the state was compromised during Nyesom Wike’s tenure as governor. Speaking fervently at a solidarity rally for the current governor in Port Harcourt, Bipi, flanked by women groups from all 23 local government…
In a swift response within less than 24 hours of Barrister Olumide Akpata securing candidacy under the Julius Abure-led national leadership of the Labour Party for the September 21 Edo State governorship election, the opposing Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction has introduced its own candidate for the impending electoral contest. DNEWSINFO can confirm that Akpata clinched…
In a decisive victory at the LP primary election held in Benin City, former National President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Olumide Akpata, clinched the coveted nomination for the gubernatorial race in Edo State. Akpata’s commanding performance saw him emerge victorious with an impressive 316 votes, securing a resounding win over fellow aspirants. This…
In a swift response on Sunday, the Presidency refuted former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s attempt to discredit the government’s foreign exchange policy, asserting that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is actively implementing measures to stabilize the Naira. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, rebuffed Atiku’s claims, highlighting factual inaccuracies and…
In a press release, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, extends hearty congratulations to Mr. Dennis Idahosa, the triumphant candidate in the Edo State governorship primary election. Dr. Ganduje, through his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, emphasizes the need for unity among all aspirants, highlighting its crucial role…
