The Ekiti State All Progressives Congress Primary Election Committee has announced Governor Kayode Fayemi’s ‘anointed’ candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, as winner of the exercise. Chairman of the committee and governor of Jigawa State, Badaru Abubakar, announced this on Thursday night at the state party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti.According to Abubakar, Oyebanji scored 101,703 to defeat seven other…
The government has the primary responsibility to boost the efficiency of the healthcare ecosystem, improve healthcare delivery, stem the brain-drain of health personnel, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has said. Osinbajo stated this on Thursday in his address at the inauguration of the Health Sector Reform Committee, which he chaired, according to a statement by his…
Foremost Ijaw leader, Edwin Clark, has faulted a claim by the regime of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on restoring peace to the Niger Delta region, describing it as untrue. Buhari has spoken about his administration’s efforts in sustaining peace in the South-South geo-political zone, pledging a fair deal to the region. But…
Evidence proved that all victims of the 21-storey building collapse on Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, died before rescue operations began, an official said on Thursday. The Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Oluwafemi Oke-Osayintolu, made the disclosure during a coroner’s inquest into the November 1, 2021 building collapse which killed 46 people. Oke-Osayintolu was…
President Joe Biden was to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday, the White House said. “It’s happening this afternoon,” Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. Biden has been leading attempts to build a united Western front against Russian military pressure on Ukraine, which has angered Moscow by seeking to integrate with the West….
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Otunba Bisi Kolawole yesterday emerged as its governorship standard bearer for the June 18 election. The primaries which took place at the Eagle Hall located along Ado-Ikere road in Ado-Ekiti, was contested by Segun Oni, Olusola Eleka, Lateef Ajijola, Ayodeji Ogunsakin, Kayode Adaramodu, Adewale Aribisala,…
…As Ebonyi Caucus protest against declaration of Hon Okorie wanted The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to investigate the activities of armed militia in Ebonyi State as well as expressed grave concern over the activities of armed militia in Ebonyi State. The lawmakers expressed concern during the debate…
Former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim has promised to run an all-inclusive government if elected as the President of Nigeria. Anyim made this known during an interactive session with members of the Multi-media Publishers Association of Nigeria in Abuja. “Whether zoning or no zoning, I will contest….
Despite the global economic challenges occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as the disruption of business activities in 2020 by nationwide protests, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) achieved over a hundred percent of its collection target for the year 2021. “Notwithstanding the limitations faced in 2020/2021, the Service achieved over a hundred percent…
