We’re not challenging Kogi governorship election results -Action Alliance
The Action Alliance (AA) has declared that it will not challenge the outcome of the last governorship election in Kogi State, contrary to the position of the governorship candidate of the party, Mr Olayinka Ibrahimoh. Ibrahimoh had already filed his petition before the Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. But the national chairman of the party, Dr...
Read Akire of Ikire-Ile’s message to Nigerian Youths
The Akire of Ikire-Ile Kingdom, Oba Abulazeez Olatunbosun Adebamiji has charged youths to be conscious of their future, even as he identified people's negligence, nonchalantat attitude towards the growing rate of criminal activities among Nigerian youth. The monarch spoke at the 8th edition of the Osun Youth Ambassador Award organized by the Youth Reformer Initiative and held on Sunday...
Governor Abdulrazaq distributes 20,000 50kg bags of maize to Kwarans
By Ayinde Muhammed Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the distribution of another set of 20,000 50kg bags of maize at more than 50% subsidised rates to the people of the state. This was contained in a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, and made available to the newsmen.. The distribution commenced on...
PDP Governorship Candidate extols APC Governor’s commitment to nation building
By Ayinde Muhammed …says style of governance worthy of emulation The Kwara State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Alhaji Shuaib Yaman Abdullahi has extolled the leadership and governance style of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. This came to the fore during the governor's visit to the Shonga born politician at his Shonga residence in Edu Local...
Hajj 2024: NAHCON secures 40 slots for tour operators
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHhas announced that the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved Federal Government of Nigeria’s demand to increase the 2024 slots of Tour Operators from 10 to 40, after the numerous consultations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It would be recalled that in a change of policy, the Kingdom...
Responsive journalism begets successful democratic government – Olorunyomi
The Publisher of Premium Times, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi, has identified responsive and responsible journalism as necessary ingredient for the promotion and sustainability of democratic system of government. Olorunyomi disclosed this on Saturday (December 9, 2023) in his address at the Amplify In-depth Media Conference held at Continental Hotel, Abuja The Premium Times publisher explained that accountability journalism holds significance and positive...
Osun SDP suspends chairman, appoints Ajibade acting chairman
Osun State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has suspended the chairman of the party, Alhaji Yunus Akanni Gbadamosi following allegations of gross misconduct. To this end, the party has ratified the appointment of Hon. Ayobami Ajibade as the acting chairman of the party. Hon Ajibade was until his appointment the Deputy Chairman of the party in the state and...
The Bill and Budget of Renewed Hopes: How hopeful are Nigerians in the year 2024?
By Olarewaju Oyedeji (PhD, FCA) At least for the very first time in the last eight years, I heard a clear voice of my president while addressing the nation's representatives on the commonwealth of our dear nation. I do not need an oracle to convince me that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) understands these economic concepts. Despite the standing laptop strategically...
IDPD: KWASU celebrates with persons with disabilities
The management, staff and students of the Kwara State University, Malete (KWASU) on Tuesday (December 5, 2023) joined the whole world to mark this year edition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The special occasion which had all the institution's principal officers in attendance, was organised by the Department of Special Education. Highlights of the event included the presentation of...
ADRAP, others unveil ADReF for journalists on critical Africa health issues
The Africa Diseases Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP) has announced the commencement of its first-ever Africa Diseases Reporting Fellowship (ADReF) for African Journalists. This groundbreaking initiative, according to a press release signed by ADRAP Director of Learning and Development, Sarah Yusuf and made available to the highprofile, aims to empower journalists across the African continent to report accurately...
