Author: Olamilekan Botti

In a significant development aimed at addressing the mounting political conflicts in Rivers State, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has appointed three special panels dedicated to handling a myriad of political cases originating from the state. The panel is set to commence its proceedings on Thursday, November 14, 2024. This decisive action comes in response to an escalating legal confrontation between the current Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, the incumbent Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The ongoing rivalry between these two political leaders has sparked a flood of legal challenges, thereby fueling…

The Yobe State Government has announced plans to suspend the use of fossil fuels and instead harness solar energy to power public secondary schools across the state by 2025. Alhaji Baba Malam-Wali, the Secretary to the State Government, made this significant declaration during a media briefing that coincided with an inspection of several ongoing government projects in schools located in Nguru on Monday. The schools that were part of the inspection included notable institutions such as the Government Higher Islamic College, Nguru, Government Day Secondary School Gashua, Nigerian Tulip International College (NTIC) Yobe Campus, and Government Girls Unity College Damaturu,…

In a period of significant growth, the sensitive materials necessary for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo State have officially arrived in the state capital, Akure. Scheduled for Saturday,16th November 2024, this election is poised to be a pivotal event in the region’s political landscape. The timely delivery of these crucial materials was facilitated by the Nigerian Air Force, underscoring the urgent and strategic measures taken to ensure a smooth electoral process. Upon arrival, these items were promptly received by officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria, who are entrusted with overseeing the election preparations. This announcement was made public…