Petralon 54, an indigenous exploration and production company assigned the sole operatorship of Dawes-Island Field in Rivers State, has inaugurated Host Community Development Trusts (HCDT) for the communities – Ogoloma and Koniama (Okochiri and Koniju) in Okrika Local Government. By this action, Petralon 54, a subsidiary of Petralon Energy, has demonstrated its commitment to regulatory […]

• Ex-Jigawa governor threatens legal action • ‘Turaki fit to lead party’ Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has taken on governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over their adoption of Minister for Special Duties Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as consensus chairmanship candidate. The governors last week announced the decision, which has sparked controversy, ahead

A group known as Leaders With Vision Initiative has endorsed the re-election bid of Governor Chukwuma Soludo ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. The group’s coordinator, Ifeanyi Oge, announced the endorsement during a courtesy visit to the governor at Light House, Awka, where members also presented a N2 million cheque as

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, has promised to end what he described as the “era of empty rhetoric” if elected governor in the November 8 election. Ukachukwu made the pledge during campaign rallies in Omo and Anaku communities in Ayamelum Local Government Area, where he unveiled his development agenda for

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Dr George Moghalu, has called on the Church to partner with him in what he describes as a collective effort to rebuild the state and restore its lost glory. Speaking at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Amaenyi, Methodist Church, Diocese of Awka, Moghalu said the Church remained a

• Carnival-like atmosphere at Ekiti APC state congress The atmosphere at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion in Ado Ekiti was convivial, indeed carnival-like. Music blared from the stands as party faithful danced enthusiastically. The situation could be taken for a big party but it was a major political activity. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO)