A body that chooses to spearhead the re-election bid of the incumbent Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State has been inaugurated in Osogbo, the state capital.According to the state Co-ordinator of the group, Oyetola Consultative Forum(OCF), Rt. Hon Olanike Omoworare, which has its local government chapters’ co-ordinators inaugurated recently, part of the objectives of the new forum is to reconcile all the aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a view to fortifying the party in preparation for future elections in the state.Omoworare who was the first female speaker in the State House of Assembly, also disclosed that…
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It started as an ambitious project to build Africa’s tallest building but three years after a launch attended by President Uhuru Kenyatta, all there is at the site is a massive gaping hole posing danger to lives and property in Nairobi’s Upper Hill. Had things gone according to plan, today an imposing structure known as The Pinnacle would be standing tall along Upper Hill Road, with concrete, glass and steel being piled up to push it towards a breath-taking 300-metres, dwarfing every building ever erected on the continent — including Johannesburg’s 234-metre. However, the project that was to cost at…
Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Sunday paid a visit on the new Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Abisogun II, in his palace in Lagos. Fayemi said he believed that Lawal’s reign would bring development to Iruland. The governor expressed delight being at the palace of the Oniru, stating that he had no doubts in the abilities of the Oniru to deliver his optimum best to the people of Iru Land. According to Fayemi, Iru Land was one of the primmest land economies in Nigeria and that Oba Lawal was bound to leave it in a better…
https://youtu.be/jNHlE9LUaow Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi on Sunday was in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital to bring together warring stalwarts of the All Progressive Congress. The meeting which held at the private residence of the Ekiti Governor in Ibadan saw to some leaders of different factions agreeing to work together for the progress of the APC. At the end of the peace meeting, Fayemi, hailed the leaders over their resolve to work towards repositioning. The meeting which was called to amicably reconcile leaders of the party in the state was a follow up to the one held in Abuja…
Thunder struck 15 cows dead on a hill between Ikogosi & Ipole iloro Friday/Saturday night Thunder struck on Saturday evening and reportedly killed 15 cows in Ikogosi community in Ekiti West Local Government area of Ekiti State. The Asaoye of Ikogosi-Ekiti, Chief Ayo Ademilua, described the incident as a natural occurrence, which he said was strange in the town. Narrating the incident to journalists via telephone on Sunday, Ademilua said that the incident happened at the Ikogosi Warm Spring site along Ipole – Ekiti road. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Ikogosi Warm Spring is a notable tourism and…
Gombe State Governor, Alhaji Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has expressed sadness over the demise of the Emir of Zazzau, His Royal Highness, Alhaji ( Dr) Shehu Idris, CFR who passed on today at the age of 84 years. Governor Inuwa Yahaya, in a condolence message, described the death of the traditional ruler as a huge national loss. He said the late Emir was an iconic figure, legendary monarch and embodiment of humility, known for championing the course of peace, unity and mutual understanding. “We have indeed lost one of our finest and highly revered royal fathers in Nigeria; a patriot, statesman…
Capt. AbdulSalam Mohammed, Rector, Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria, says encroachment of the college’s land has interrupted its plan to expand its runway from 1.6 kilometers to 2.4 kilometers to accommodate commercial aircraft. The rector, in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Zaria, said the expansion for the runway was necessary to enhance the college training capacity and accommodate modern aircraft on commercial purposes. Mohammed noted that the 1.6 Kilometre runway was originally designed for the type of aircraft used for training, but over the years, the college had acquired a lot of bigger aircraft.…
The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, says it will open Airport Emergency Training School and another school for training of aviation security personnel. This it said would enhance its training capacity and assert its position as regional centre of excellence. Capt. AbdulSalam Mohammed, the Rector of the college, disclosed this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Zaria. Mohammed said as part of the requirements to be certified as regional centre of excellence, the college was required to develop standard training packages by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). He said the college had…
The Rivers State Government and energy company, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, have inaugurated the Egi/Igburu Cluster Development Board for pipeline communities to SPDC’s Assa North Gas project. The Board for the project, which has a capacity for 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and the potential to be one of the largest domestic gas projects in Nigeria when completed, was inaugurated on Thursday. The Rivers State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Elloka Tasie-Amadi, at the ceremony urged the Comrade Orikoha Ekwueme-led newly elected officials of the CDB to use the opportunity of leadership…
Opposition political parties in Enugu State including the All Progressives Congress (APC), and African Peoples Alliance (APA), say it is unfair to start discussing who succeeds the state governor in 2023. The political parties said that premium should rather be placed on delivering good governance and addressing the many challenges facing residents of the state. The opposition parties were reacting to statements made by former governor of the state, Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani, and PDP chairman in the state, Chief Augustine Nnamani, relating to the 2023 election in the state. The PDP chieftains had during a solidarity visit to Gov. Ifeanyi…
