By Mson Fachir On the 5th of October, 2024, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State supervised the worst ever local government elections in the history of the state. No election officials and electoral materials were seen anywhere in the state. The Alia-controlled Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, (BSIEC) did not even recruit ad hoc…
Mr. Akintoye Akindele, former Managing Director of Duport Midstream Company Limited and Atlantic Refineries, and current Chairman of Platform Capital, is reportedly facing allegations of failing to appear in court for trial regarding the alleged diversion of funds totaling $5,636,397.01 and N73,543,763.25 from Summit Oil International Ltd. It is being speculated that Akindele has…
….Offers hardship relief funds to Indigenous students By Yahaya Idris The Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission’s publication of the 2024 electoral guidelines has prompted interested parties to reevaluate their approaches, prioritizing grassroots engagement to garner support crucial for electoral triumphs. The All Progressives Congress stakeholders in Gurku/Kabusu Ward, Karu Local Government Area, have given their…
….Resolves Water Issue on Makurdi Street, Ankpa BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. Member representing Ankpa 1 in the Kogi state House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Lawal Akus said the pact between him and his constituents is to provide portable water to communities in the area. He declared this on Saturday, October 5, while flagging off the newly…
…Describes him Cicero, scholar Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has described the death of former Deputy Leader of the Senate, Senator Jonathan Silas Zwingina as a monumental loss to the nation especially the political class. Senator Zwingina passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday after a brief illness in Abuja….
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Member representing Ankpa 1 in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Lawal Akus will on Saturday, October 5 Commission the newly built borehole on Makurdi Street for the Ankpa township community. This was contained in a statement released by the state Lawmaker in his bid to reduce to the…
BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. I was in Zaria today Saturday October 5 to attend the wedding ceremony of the son of Senator Sahabi Alhaji Yau, that experience of road network along kept the legacy of former Kaduna state Governor , Nasir El-rufai alive in me , and his adventure of roads networks in Kaduna , the…
…Abduce reason why Ugya ward should be allowed to serve as Chairman By our correspondent Alhaji Abdullahi Kasim Ohizi, a prominent All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain and former president of Egbira Youth Movement, EYM, endorsed the existing zoning arrangement for Chairmanship seat initiated by former Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe…
By Yahaya Idris The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Wuse 2, Abuja, witnessed a joyous celebration as Dr. Mrs. Mary Alile Idele, APC’s National Women Leader, graciously hosted female Secretariat employees and Sister Group into her office. The occasion marked a momentous victory for the party in the Edo State gubernatorial election held…
…List achievements, back chairmanship zoning Three years into his tenure as Executive chairman of Toto Local Government Council, Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Tashas has established a reputation for innovative governance, clearly differentiating himself from those who held the position before him. Tasha’s vision and approach are comprehensive, leveraging the expertise of his deputy and cabinet members…