Nigeria is set to deepen its bilateral relations with Indonesia as the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum kicks off in Bali from 1-3 September 2024. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the forum, representing President Bola Tinubu. The minister’s media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. The forum, themed “Bandung Spirit for Africa’s Agenda 2023,” pays homage to the historic 1955 Asian-African Conference, also known as the Bandung Conference, which was hosted by Indonesia. The event marked a new era of solidarity and collaboration between the two continents. During…
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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, his deputy, Marvellous Godwins Omobayo, and leaders and members of the Edo Peoples Democratic Party campaigned for the party’s candidate in the upcoming election on Saturday. The PDP stalwarts took the party’s campaign for the 21 September governorship election to Owan East and Owan West Local Government Areas, seeking support for Dr Asue Ighodalo and his running mate, Osarodion Ogie. The campaign train was met by jubilant crowds in both LGAs, with the party’s candidate pledging to sustain the growth and development trajectory in the state if elected. Speaking at the Owan West Local Government…
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced the federal government’s plan to release $800 million for the construction of substations and distribution lines under the Presidential Power Initiative. This was revealed in a statement issued by the ministry on Sunday. According to the statement, the minister disclosed this during a facility tour of TBEA Southern Power Transmission and Distribution Industry in Beijing, China. The Minister stated that the funds will be allocated for the construction of substations for Lot 2 and substations and distribution lines for Lot 3, with $400 million designated for each. Lot 2 covers the franchise…
The New Nigeria People’s Party has expressed confidence in winning the Chairmanship and Councilorship positions in the local government elections slated for Feb. 15, 2025, in Katsina State. Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Armaya’u Abdulkadir, disclosed this in Katsina on Saturday, while unveiling the party’s new logo. The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that on Feb. 14, the State’s Independent Electoral Commission had fixed Feb. 15, 2025, as the day for the conduct of local government elections in the state. According to him, the party is fully ready to participate in chairmanship and councilorship elections in some…
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Beijing, China, on Sunday for a state visit. He will also be attending the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation Summit themed “Joining Hands to Advance Modernisation and Build High-Level China-Africa Community with Shared Future.” Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, disclosed this in a post on X.com on Sunday. His caption read, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Beijing for his official state visit to China. “He will meet with President Xi Jinping and will hold meetings with Chinese business leaders on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.” The President was…
The National President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, speaks to DANIEL AYANTOYE on the proposed Ministry of Livestock Development, Nigeria’s economic challenges, among other issues The Federal Government is planning to create the Ministry of Livestock Development. What is your take on it? It is a welcome development and the right step in the right direction. We need it now more than any other time because of the challenges the livestock sector has faced for decades. We embrace the initiative wholeheartedly with much gratitude to Mr President for creating this vital and historic…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to allow anyone to take over the Peoples Democratic Party structure in Rivers State. The former Rivers State Governor threatened to cause a political crisis in the states of any Peoples Democratic Party governor who tried to interfere in the party’s affairs in the South-South state. The PDP governors, who met in Taraba State on August 23, weighed in on the crisis rocking the party in the state and reiterated their support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The PDP Governors’ Forum, in a communiqué read by its Chairman and…
Vice-President of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, South-West, Rotimi Olatunji, shares his thoughts with ISMAEEL UTHMAN on the prospects and challenges of journalism practice What gap is your association trying to fill in communication practice and study? The association was established over 12 years ago to bridge the existing gap between scholars and professionals in different areas of communication and media in Nigeria. Our association is the first to attempt to actualise a Town and Gown partnership in all areas of communication and media in Nigeria. The goal is to promote the quality delivery of the…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has one of the largest cabinets in Nigeria’s history, comparable to Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration, which had 47 ministers in 1999. Despite his promise to appoint technocrats to drive his Renewed Hope Agenda, Tinubu’s cabinet appears to be a mix of politicians, loyalists, and a sprinkling of experts. One year after their appointment, it has been a mixed result with many failing to deliver on their mandate. One of the key promises of Tinubu’s administration was economic revitalisation. Under the stewardship of the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, the economy has seen both commendable efforts and areas of…
The Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has applauded the athletes’ sterling outing at the ongoing National Youth Games South-West Zonal Elimination Ball Games in Osogbo, Osun State, stating that the commission has been able to engage the youth, providing them with an avenue to showcase their talents. Expressing the state’s readiness for the NYG proper, Fatodu praised the commitment and support of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in ensuring that the state excels in Asaba. He acknowledged the huge investment in the team’s welfare and preparations, noting that the LSSC has meticulously selected the athletes representing the state. Lagos…