Samuel Idoko By Francis Ubochi The Peoples Democratic Party candidate for Ogugu State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Michael Idoko, has rejected the N5 million campaign signage fee imposed on assembly candidates by the state government ahead of the 2027 general elections. He disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Idoko described the levy as anti-democratic and anti-people, arguing that the policy could make political participation increasingly dependent on candidates’ financial capacity. The Kogi State Government had approved N150m as the official fee payable…
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Osun drags IG, CP to court over Fadahunsi’s killing comment
PHOTO : Senator Francis Fadahunsi By Mandy Park The Osun State Government has dragged the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in the state before the High Court, seeking an order compelling them to investigate Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged inciting remarks ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Osun State, Oluwole Jimi-Bada, filed the suit marked HOS/M.157/26 at the High Court of Justice, Osogbo Judicial Division, on August 12, 2026. In the court documents obtained by The PUNCH on Thursday, Fadahunsi, who represents…
Read MoreI mentored Azikel refinery boss Eruani from ‘small boy’ to big businessman — Patience Jonathan
File: Patience Jonathan Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan’s wife, Patience, has described the Group President of Azikel Group, Dr Azibapu Eruani, as a “small boy” she raised and mentored into the league of Nigeria’s biggest businessmen. She said her guidance was behind his bold entry into big business at a relatively young age. The former First Lady spoke on Tuesday in a video which went viral on Thursday during an inspection tour of the Azikel Refinery in Obunagha, Bayelsa State, alongside other dignitaries. She said she personally introduced Eruani to billionaire businessmen,…
Read MoreFrom Gully Sites to Green Assets: Stakeholders Chart New Path for Anambra’s Climate Resilience
By Mandy Park The need to transform Anambra State’s persistent environmental challenges into opportunities for sustainable development, job creation and economic growth took centre stage at the Anambra Climate Resilience & Erosion Greening Roundtable held virtually on Friday, August 7, 2026. The roundtable, organised by the Anambra Waste Recyclers Association (ASWRA) in collaboration with SWEEP Foundation NG and the Anambra State Ministry of Environment, brought together policymakers, climate advocates, environmental professionals, civil society organisations and stakeholders across the waste and recycling value chain. Held under the theme, “From Gully Sites…
Read MoreOsun poll: NSCDC vows action against election disruptors
The Commandant-General, NSCDC, Abubakar Audi By Chioma Okerei The Commandant-General, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Abubakar Audi, has vowed that the corps would decisively deal with anyone attempting to disrupt the electoral process during the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. Audi gave the warning on Thursday during an operational visit to the state to assess security preparedness and strengthen coordination ahead of the election. “We don’t want any bloodshed. We will decisively deal with anyone who attempts to disrupt the electoral process,” the statement by the agency’s spokesman,…
Read MoreCredible opposition sustains democracy, Makinde seeks opposition coalition ahead of 2027
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. Photo: Oyo State Govt By Mandy Park The presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement, Seyi Makinde, has said the party will work with other opposition political parties to provide Nigerians with a credible alternative in the 2027 general elections. Makinde, who is also the Governor of Oyo State, stated this on Thursday at the APM national convention held at the Dr Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House, Bauchi. He said a strong opposition was essential for the sustenance of democracy, urging the party’s new…
Read MoreGov Otu Approves ₦355m NIFOR Oil Palm Research Complex
Photo: Gov Otu By: Mandy Park Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the release of ₦355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex, including modern staff accommodation, for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR) outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted at the State Executive Council meeting following consideration of a memorandum presented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr. Johnson Ebokpo. The project is designed to strengthen agricultural research, scientific innovation and technology…
Read MoreNUJ calls for return of ministerial press briefings in C’River
NUJ The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Cross River State Council has appealed to the state government to reinstate quarterly ministerial press briefings, saying citizens are not being adequately informed about government policies, programmes and projects. The call was made by the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Archibong Bassey, on Thursday during a familiarization visit by the Commissioner for Information, Pastor Ekpenyong Cobham, to the NUJ Secretariat in Calabar. Bassey said the absence of regular ministerial briefings has created an information gap, despite the many activities of the Senator Bassey Otu administration. “Before now, we…
Read MoreGov. Otu approves N355.3m for NIFOR Oil Palm Research Complex
Senator Bassey Otu, Governor of Cross River State By Mandy Park —Facility to boost research, jobs, and Cross River’s oil palm potential Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu, has approved the release of N355.31 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art Administrative and Laboratory Complex for the Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research, NIFOR, outstation at Creek Town, Odukpani Local Government Area. The approval was granted at the State Executive Council meeting following a memorandum presented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Mr. Johnson Ebokpo. The project includes modern laboratories,…
Read MoreAdeleke, UNIOSUN VC charge medical graduates on service, research
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke By Mandy Park Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke and the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Professor Clement Adebooye, have charged the newly inducted medical graduates of the institution on service to humanity and researches capable of breaking new grounds in global medicine. The duo gave the charge on Wednesday during the maiden induction ceremony of 90 medical graduates of medicine and surgery into Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) at the main campus of the institution. Adeleke, who lauded the management of…
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