Lagos, Tuesday, May 3, 2022: Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today called on governments at all levels in Nigeria to take urgent measures to create a safe and conducive environment for journalism practice in Nigeria, both online and offline, noting that the rising spate of uninvestigated attacks against journalists in recent years undermines the Government’s obligation to…
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi will formally declare his intention to run for the position of President of the country on Wednesday in Abuja. His Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, made this known in a statement to journalists on Tuesday. According to him, Wednesday’s declaration, tagged, ‘Unveiling My Nigeria Agenda’,…
Picks APC form on Thursday After a series of consultations with stakeholders across the country, renowned journalist and businessman, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, on Tuesday, declared his interest to contest the 2023 presidency under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, saying “this is not another empty promise of another politician, I’m who I am.” According to…
Press Statement: Senator Ademola Adeleke today joined other Muslim faithfuls at Ede Muslim prayer ground for the Eid prayers marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, praying Allah to guide the state right ahead of the July elections. The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prayed alongside his Royal Highness, the…
Press Statement: The Osun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ademola Adeleke has felicitated with workers on this year’s May Day, calling on government at all levels to prioritise workers’ welfare. In a statement he personally signed, the frontline governorship candidate described workers as ”creators of wealth and prosperity, deserving of…
The ongoing clamour for the CBN Governor to join the presidential racehas been hit by a fresh offensive with a suit filed at the Rivers StateHigh Court yesterday seeking an order of the Court to disqualify the CBNGovernor from participating in the upcoming APC Presidential Primarieson the grounds of his non eligibility to participate in…
By Femi Adesina Anytime he traverses the land, air or sea like a troubadour, he must bring good tidings. Each time the Nigerian President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) comes to see President Muhammadu Buhari, he never comes empty handed. He must bring goodies and goodies for his home country. Tuesday this week was…
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has described Cross River State as a perfect example of national unity where peace and tranquillity reign supreme, irrespective of religious and ethnic differences, saying it shares a lot in common with Kano in that regard. The First Class Monarch stressed that the two states are a…
Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the July 16 Governorship election in Osun State, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, has promised a major turnaround for Osun state when he becomes the governor later this year, lashing at the APC administrations for failing the People. Senator Adeleke made this pledge on Tuesday while…
The recent visitations to strategic influence points within and outside the country by the President of African Development Bank , Dr Akinwumi Adesina is creating strong rumour mill about a possible presidential bid. Many commentators believe Adesina has just concluded his round of consultation with his trips to the White House, Ooni of Ife and…
