The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia state, Prof. Eleazar Ikonne is dead. In a statement, son of the deceased, Uche Ikonne, said his father died on Wednesday at the National Hospital in Abuja, after a brief illness. He said his father died at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Wednesday morning after…
The Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has called on security agencies to deal ruthlessly with individuals or groups found to be responsible for the current security challenges bedevilling the state. The governor also warned that his administration will not tolerate the activities of crisis merchants who are bent on fomenting trouble and causing disaffection among…
A justice of the Supreme Court, Olukayode Ariwoola, is to be sworn in today as acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) by President Muhammadu Buhari following the resignation of Justice Ibrahim Muhammad on Monday. Ariwoola is the next-highest ranking justice of the supreme court and is expected to take over in acting capacity from Monday. Mohammad…
The Kaduna Electric Distribution Company KEDCO has reacted to the ongoing industrial action that has thrown states within its franchise into darkness. The company’s chapter of National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) had on Monday embarked on an industrial action following alleged sacking of 900 workers. The management of the company in a statement on…
Few hours after his inauguration on Monday, the Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has made his first appointments. A statement signed by Moses Nwan, Senior Special Assistant (Special Duties) to the governor, announced the appointment of Samuel Jatau, an architect, as Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Also appointed are Philemon Dafi, Attorney General and…
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has extended the conduct of the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) by two weeks. A statement signed by the Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede said the decision to extend the exam was taken a two-day meeting with stakeholders in Abuja. Oloyede said stakeholders recommended that a two-week extension be…
