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Three gubernatorial candidates in Ondo State have stepped down from the upcoming election and endorsed incumbent Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for Saturdays poll. The candidates represent the Accord Party (AP) the National Rescue Movement (NRM) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Their withdrawal announced just a day before the election follows…

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to the Governor-elect of Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy Dr Olayide Adelami. The event which took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday had dignitaries including the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives…

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Former presidential aide and seasoned journalist Laolu Akande spearheaded the launch of the ChildPress Nigeria initiative in Abuja as part of celebration to mark this years World Childrens Day. In 1954 the United Nations declared November 20 as the World Childrens Day to amplify childrens voices and address issues they…

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The Nigerian music industry is blessed with dexterous and versatile artiste and songwriters who have dominated both African and international borders bagging multiple awards and gaining fame among diaspora audiences.  This is evident in the large outflow and quality of tracks being released on a regular basis cutting across different…

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Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to emerge first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. The grand finale of the 73rd Miss Universe competition concluded on Sunday morning in Mexico City with Miss Denmark Victoria Kjaer Theilvig emerging as the winner. Theilvig triumphed over…

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Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina has revealed her decision to step away from beauty pageants. Adetshina made history by becoming the first Nigerian to emerge first runner-up at the Miss Universe pageant. The grand finale of the 73rd Miss Universe competition concluded on Sunday morning in Mexico City with Miss Denmark…

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The Anambra state government has launched Makerspace a project designed to attract innovative entrepreneurship especially in technology. Speaking at the unveiling in Awka the state capital Governor Charles Soludo said the project aligns with his government s strategic policy direction of Everything Technology Technology Everywhere. He said this aims to…

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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has says there is a need for public awareness to educate the people on the importance of self-defence in the North due to the prevailing insecurity. Speaking in his opening remarks at the ACF National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Wednesday the ACF Chairman Mamman…

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The Vice-Chancellor Federal University Kashere Gombe State Prof. Umaru Pate has lost his mother Hajia Zainab Pate. Hajia Zainab died in Yola the Adamawa State capital on Wednesday. She was aged 80. She is survived by three children including Prof. Umar Pate Amina and Hamza. The funeral prayer is scheduled…

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The Senate has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sack Danladi Umar as chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) over allegations of corruption and misconduct. The request was sequel to a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central) during plenary on Wednesday. Senator…

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The United Nations has called for the establishment of Trust Fund for the victims of terrorism and violent extremism to empower and support the survivors. According to the international organisation the activities of Boko Haram terrorists and other violent extremists have caused hardship displacement and deaths of thousands of persons.…

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In a move to accelerate Nigerias transition to cleaner energy the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority  has granted a Free Zone Enterprise Licence to Portland Gas Limited to establish a state-of-the-art Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion and refilling center in the Onne Free Trade Zone Port Harcourt. Speaking after…

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As conversations intensify on the need to diversify from oil to non-oil revenues industry experts have called on the federal government to place particular focus on the countrys non-oil exports. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the countrys non-oil exports accounted for 9.65 per cent of…