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Abatete (Idemili North LGA)-It is a good thing to be proud of one’s state, and I am. Anambra is perhaps one of the few states in Nigeria that have chalked up some good mention. Her respect comes not from her size, but her worth. She has limited land space – the next smallest state after […]

PORT HARCOURT – Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has appealed to security agencies to ensure that those who sabotage government’s effort to eliminate bunkering are brought to justice.   Wike made the appeal on Monday, when participants of the Naval Warfare College Course Four paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Port Harcourt.   […]

ABUJA – The Multi-platinum selling artiste, songwriter and entertainer, Darey Art Alade, shocked fans on Monday when he released his new Extended Play (EP) project, ‘Way Home’.   The ‘Pray for Me’ crooner had been dropping new music projects back to back since August when he broke his five-year hiatus with the hot single, ‘Jah […]

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has hailed Edo people and supporters of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their display of immense courage and support in the face of threats, intimidation and brutalisation as he emerged victorious in Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state. Obaseki defeated his closest rival, Osagie Ize-Iyamu […]

A group with interest in good governance and development, the Participation Train For Development Initiative (PTFDI), on Thursday, warned the Deputy Senate President, Senator OvieOmo-Agege, to steer clear of Edo politics and abort his planned trip into the state to action the rigging plot of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election […]

Ojoto (Idemili South LGA)-Anambra State Local Government Commission has inaugurated Local Government Investigation and Compliance Unit (LINCU) at Idemili South Local Government Headquarters, Ojoto. The event was held during an assessment tour by the commission to Ojoto, aimed at monitoring the performance of individual staff members of the LGA and facilities at different departments. Chairman […]

Awka-It was the race of a lifetime. The title of Africa’s fastest girl was at stake. The lush tartan track in Dakar, Senegal was bearing witness to history in the 1979 African Athletics Championships. The fast girls of African countries that qualified for the 100-meter final were all lined out at the starting-point. All eyes […]

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Tuesday inaugurated four Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil service with a charge to them to uphold the tenets and doctrine of anonymity and neutrality.   The newly inaugurated Permanent Secretaries are Mr. Samson Tayo Olauyi; Engr. Olugbenga Omoniyi Odesanmi, Dr. Michael Ayodele Ibikunle, and Mrs. […]

BENIN CITY – The New Apostolic Church Centre For Development (NCD) has appealed to the beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT), in Edo State where payments have been withheld since January this year not to lose hope.   The appeal was made by Mr. Oriakhi Victor, advisor, New Apostolic Church Centre For Development during […]

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Governor and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, attended a meeting organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for security agencies, candidates of political parties and other stakeholders in Benin City, ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in the state.   The governor […]