The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa (CGGEJA) on Wednesday, faulted the claim by former Gov. Godwin Obaseki on the endorsement of the Edo Basic Education Sector Transformation (EdoBEST) programme by World Bank. Mr John Mayaki, the Country Director of CGGEJA, a civil rights group, statedContinue Reading
By Bisi Olawunmi Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader who died, aged 96, and last of the original Awoists, was a vivacious, joyous soul. He was a zestful political warrior who embraced political combat with gusto. In his usual ebullience, he embraced death and even humorously cast the newsContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The Progressive Students Movement (PSM), a foremost pan-African students movement, says recent defection threats by some members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) are plots targeted at distracting President Bola Tinubu. The President of PSM, Comrade Bestman Okereafor, in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu saidContinue Reading
Prof Adedoja Felicitates Pa Jolaoso on 90th Birthday By Adewale Owoade A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Prof. Taoheed Adedoja, has congratulated Pa Timothy Jolaoso on his 90th birthday, praising him as a pride of the Progressives family in Nigeria. Pa JolaosoContinue Reading
Alesinloye Market Fire: Oyo Government Assures Victims of Swift Aid By Adewale Owoade The Oyo state government has assured shop owners affected by the fire incident at Alesinloye market in Ibadan of necessary support and intervention. Deputy Governor Barrister Bayo Lawal gave the assurance during an assessment visit toContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews The International Human Rights Observatory (IHRO) Africa has applauded Anambra Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Ify Obinabo, for giving women and vulnerable groups a sense of belonging in Anambra. Amb. Chinelo Ogbata-Ejorh, Special Envoy on Africa Women’s Care and Children Education Fund ofContinue Reading
By Flowerbudnews Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on 12th March 2025, arrived at the State Assembly Quarters to present the 2025 budget but was met with an unexpected barrier—a locked gate. The development has sparked reactions, with observers questioning the motive behind the closure. Reports indicate that the governor hadContinue Reading
Flowerbudnews The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to stop the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgement, held that the application ofContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Okon Super Eagles Head Coach Éric Sékou Chelle has named goalkeepers Stanley Nwabali and Kayode Bankole; defenders William Ekong, Calvin Bassey and Olaoluwa Aina; midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi; and forwards Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses in his final list of 23 players forContinue Reading
