Former Governor of Ogun State and Senator representing the Ogun East Senatorial District has commended the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu for the ongoing repairs on the Lekki-Epe Expressway. Senator Gbenga Daniel made the remarks on Saturday while addressing journalists at a media retreat in Lagos, where he also recalled drawing inspiration from…
2027: NAMDAS FIRES FIRST SHOT IN ADAMAWA GOVERNORSHIP RACE. By Zare Baba The race for the 2027 governorship of Adamawa State has begun to gather momentum as former House of Representatives spokesman Abdulrazak Namdas formally declared his intention to contest the state’s top job. Namdas made the declaration Monday night in Abuja during a Ramadan…
APC Aspirant Vunobolki Declares for Adamawa Governorship, Unveils Development Agenda By Zare Baba, Yola A renowned World Bank consultant, Maurice Vunobolki, has formally declared his intention to contest the Adamawa State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Vunobolki, one of the few aspirants from the Southern Senatorial Zone to publicly…
Arise News Anchor Constance Ikokwu Joins Politics From our Abuja Correspondent Arise News Anchor and Analyst Dr. Chiogo Constance Ikokwu has announced her leave of absence from the profession to join politics. Respected, and known for her strong track record in holding power to account and amplifying public interest issues, Dr. Ikokwu said the move…
NEMSAS/TASEMSAS Intensifies Rural awareness on SAVEMAMA-to Curb Maternal and Neonatal Mortality. By Akpen Dennis. The Nationl through the Taraba State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (TASEMSAS) has intensified its sensitization and advocacy campaign across rural communities to strengthen the free emergency transportation service for pregnant women and newborns babies under its “SAVEMAMA” digital platform….
Why I Dumped PDP for APC — Gov. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri From Zare Baba, Yola Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State, has explained that his decision to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was a strategic move aimed at advancing the long-term interests of Adamawa State. In…
POWER, PRESENCE AND POLITICS: KATUKAN ADAMAWA’S GRASSROOTS GAMBIT IN SHELLENG By Zare Baba, Yola. In a political environment often saturated with promises but starved of visible results, the recent working visit of Hon. Kobis Ari Thimnu, widely known as “Katukan” Adamawa to Shelleng Local Government Area offers more than a routine inspection tour. It presents…
CP Dongshal Assumes Duty as 33rd Taraba Police Commissioner. By Christiana Babayo A new Commissioner of Police has assumed duty at the Taraba State Police Command, with a pledge to strengthen security and enhance collaboration with communities across the state. Commissioner of Police, Morkwap S. Dongshal, officially took over as the 33rd Commissioner of Police…
Taraba Peace Bureau Chair Advocates Inclusive Power Sharing Ahead of 2027 Elections By Christiana Babayo The Chairman of the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management, Bishop Innocent Rubiruka Solomon, has called for peaceful elections, inclusive governance, and equitable power sharing as critical steps toward sustaining peace and strengthening democracy in Nigeria ahead of…
Barr. Sani declares Reps bid, cites incumbent’s disconnection from constituents From Daniel Mtindiga, Jalingo In a bold political move, the immediate past Special Adviser to Gov Agbu Kefas on Legal Matters Barr. Sani Marke has officially announced his ambition to contest for the House of Representatives seat representing Ardo-Kola, Karim-Lamido, and Lau Federal Constituency….
