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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State government has kicked off training of personnel of the State's Traffic Management Authority (ESTMA) in the vital area of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). This is in a bid to ensure that proper first aid and emergency response are provided in case of road accidents in the state. The training, which took place at the Ministry of Transport, was designed to be repeated biennially to educate the first aiders and responders to road emergencies on the basic knowledge to curb unwarranted deaths. Trainees will, at the end of the six-hour exercise, be issued certificates that would…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has debunked rumours doing the rounds that he has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that there were speculations on social media that the former governor and associates had decided to quit the APC over unresolved internal conflicts. However, in a post via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, March 11, Fayemi debunked the claim, asserting that he remained "a committed APC member." “My attention has been drawn to a story circulating on several online platforms regarding my defection from the All Progressives Congress. “As I…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Former Nigeria Ambassador to Iran and Jordan and chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Ambassador Faruku Malami Yabo, has donated the sum of N10 million for the welfare of party leaders in the state. The gesture, according to Yabo, is meant to cushion economic hardship and enable both the party executives and members observe Ramadan fast with ease. Speaking while handing out the money, Yabo, who was represented by former Chairman, Sokoto State Traders Association and party stalwart, Alhaji Kabiru Hali, urged party members to remain steadfast. He also charged them…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the appointment of his Technical Adviser (TA), Media, Publicity, and Strategic Communication, Chief Solomon Iorpev, to oversee the activities of the State Signage and Advertising Agency as Director General (DG). Alia charged Iorpev to effectively deliver on the mandate of the Agency which includes the management and control of outdoor advertisements and signage across the North-Central State. He told the new DG to ensure that the state's visual tapestry is appealing, insisting that it must uphold the highest standards of safety and aesthetics that would bequeath a responsible…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Ogun State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has asked Nigerians to submit to people God Almighty placed in leadership positions. Oguntoyinbo, who is also the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bullion Records, advised Nigerians to submit themselves "to those God has shown mercy, so as to pave the way" for themselves too. He stated these in a statement on Monday, March 10, to herald the third series of Ramadan Lectures that one of his firms organizes annually. The 2025 edition is to be delivered by Fodhilat Sheikh Abdul Basit…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, wife of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has pledged to sustain policies and programmes geared towards the development of women, girls and other vulnerable groups in society. Mrs Mbah gave the assurance during the celebration of this year's International Women's Day at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu, South-East Nigeria. Mrs Mbah, who was represented by the wife of Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Mrs Chinyere Ugwu, stated that since the inception of the present administration in the State, it had continued to map out policies and programmes to enhance the welfare of…

"As a member of the SDP, I am committed to fostering a unified democratic platform to challenge the APC in upcoming elections." With these words, former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) today, Monday, March 10 -an act likely to spark massive political consequences across board in the country. For one, he has thrown his hat in the ring, clearly expressing his intention to oust President Bola Tinubu and APC from power in 2027. Explaining why he left APC, El-Rufai pointed to irreconciliable differences with the present leadership. A central figure in…

By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Excitement filled Sokoto as Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, and the founder of Renewed Hope Youth Initiative, Seyi Tinubu, on Sunday, March 9, visited the North-Western State to break the ongoing fast with some Muslim youths. Seyi is President Bola Tinubu's son. Speaking during the visit, the Minister said it was to identify with youths in the state during the period of Ramadan. Olawande noted that a group of select youths would be empowered during the trip, to enable them become self-reliant. He further explained that the youth are pillars and future leaders of…