Ahead of the October 10 governorship election in Ondo State, a group, Vanguard for Justice and Fairness, VJF has called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to throw its support behind the candidacy of its flag bearer, Eyitayo Jegede. In a statement issued on Tuesday, VJF President, …

The Redeemed Christian Church Of God has donated additional 20,000 medical facemasks to the Lagos State Government as part of its contributions in eliminating the spread of Covid-19 in the state. The donation was made during the commissioning of O Care Face Mask factory,the first certified and registered medical face …

The government of Osun State on Tuesday handed over the remains of the late Senator Ayo Fasanmi to the Ekiti State Government, for his interment at St. John Cathedral, Iye Ekiti. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement that was …

Kwara Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi and his wife Abieyuwa have tested positive for COVID-19. Spokesperson of the state Technical Committee on COVID-19, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed this in a statement. The statement reads: “Yesterday August 3rd, 2020, the Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Kwara state Technical Committee Kayode Alabi and …

Some members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under the aegis of Concerned Edo PDP Stakeholders have petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) over alleged diversion of state funds by Governor Godwin Obaseki. The aggrieved members alleged that the governor should be investigated over the alleged award of contracts …

An Abia State-based businessman, Bright Anaga, has dragged the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, to a Federal High Court in Abuja, demanding N500m damages for illegal arrest and detention. Also joined as respondents in the suit are the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu; Commissioner of Police, …

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State says the focus of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 Presidential elections should be winning and not zoning. Wike said this on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday. The governor said zoning – which is an arrangement that ensures rotation of political power among …

Ondo Deputy Governor, Hon Agboola Ajayi, has stayed away from the state congress of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The Deputy Governor joined the PDP in June but refused to resign from office. He contested the party primary but lost to Eyitayo Jegede. After the loss, Ajayi denied plans to leave …

THE Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, on Tuesday, said it stood by the list of prominent Niger Delta leaders released by the Minister of Niger Delta, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as contractors in the Commission, saying what the Minister released was only a tip of the iceberg. Director, Corporate Affairs, NDDC, …

EDO State chapter of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) has  dragged the former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to the court of public opinion, urging him to present his primary School Leaving Certificate if he actually went to school. Chairman of PDP Campaign Council …