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5th April 2025 Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in the state. The incumbent, who was returned unopposed, polled over 300 votes during the primary, which was held in Awka, the state capital, on Saturday. More to follow… Olugbenga Ige Olugbenga is a fine-grained journalist with over nine years of experience. He loves the smell of a good lead and has a penchant for finding out interesting good reports. All rights reserved. This material, and other digital…

In Summary In 2025, Africa’s skilled young workforce is gaining increased global recognition, with several countries climbing up in international skill rankings.  These rankings are based on a blend of core workforce competencies—ranging from technical know-how and digital proficiency to problem-solving and communication skills. Their progress indicates a shift in focus from traditional academics to practical, employable skills that can power innovation, industrialization, and entrepreneurship across the continent.Who’s training the future of Africa? In a continent where youth dominate the population, the battle for economic transformation hinges on skills. While some countries struggle with brain drain and unemployment, others are grooming their young…

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially presented the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to the entire world at the Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. Makinde, while presenting him to the mammoth crowd, on Saturday, said, “On the 10th of January, 2025, I applied my signature for the recommendation of Oyo Mesi for Oba Akeem Owoade to be a new Alaafin of Oyo. “And on the 13th of January, 2025, I presented a certificate of office to our Kabiyesi. I have done my work since, but today, I officially present to the entire world, the Alaafin of…

Mr. Chukwuma Umeoji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra governorship election aspirant has withdrawn from the state’s governorship race ahead of the party’s primary slated for Saturday, April 5th. This brings to two, the number of the governorship aspirants that had withdrawn their intentions to run for the primary elections as Mr. Paul Chukwuma also stepped down for the race on Friday. APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Felix Morka, announced this in a statement on Friday in Abuja, saying that Umeoji’s decision was made in good faith following consultations with his supporters across the state. READ ALSO:AU Ambassador hails…

  Agency report The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its free antenatal care and delivery policy. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, made this known in Awka on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on September 5, 2023, Gov Chukwuma Soludo launched free antenatal care and delivery for expectant mothers for the remaining period of his administration. The commissioner said that the state government was making significant investments in the healthcare sector to improve access for residents. ”Anambra is now one of the…

An All Progressive Congress (APC) top gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra, Mr. Paul Chukwuma has resigned from the party ahead of its primary election slated for April 5, 2025. Chukwuma disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, ward two, Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. He made the letter available on Friday to newsmen in his country home, Umueri in Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. The aspirant did not give details about the issue or next line of action but promised to continue to support the party and the…

Police The Police Command in Benue, on Friday rescued 14 passengers of Benue Links, kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday evening in Otukpo LGA of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, made this known in a statement, in Makurdi. Anene said that the bus was attacked on April 3, around Otukpo Burnt Bricks area, leading to the death of the driver and one passenger. She said the armed kidnappers thereafter took away the remaining 14 other passengers to an unknown destination. READ ALSO:Trump’s global tariff takes effect in dramatic US trade shift The PRO said…

Oil prices plunged this week to $65 per barrel as the United States import tariffs and an unexpected OPEC+ supply hike erased $10 per barrel from global benchmarks. The price appreciated last week when US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on any country that buys crude from Venezuela. However, oil prices turned around the corner as of Friday, with Brent falling to $65, the first time since 2021. According to oilprice.com, the combined effect of Trump’s import tariffs, OPEC+’s inopportune decision to speed up the unwinding of production cuts, and China’s retaliatory actions wiped off $10 per barrel from global…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said his administration’s commitment to improving education sector has been yielding positive results. The governor stated this on Friday while inaugurating the Governing Councils of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, and the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. The event was held at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan. A statement by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Sulaimon Olanrewaju in Ibadan, the state capital, on Saturday, quoted the governor as saying that the state owned one university and a half when he took office in 2019, but the state is now…

  Gilbert Ekugbe A new report released by African Women on Board has revealed gender disparities in leadership across Nigeria’s health sector and called for urgent reforms to empower more women into decision-making roles. In a statement issued on Friday, AWB said the report, titled ‘A Balanced Prescription: Leadership & Innovation in Nigeria’s Health Sector,’ was previewed at a roundtable in Lagos attended by senior professionals, policymakers, and health leaders. The report highlighted how entrenched structural barriers continue to limit women’s advancement in the sector, despite their critical roles in service delivery. It framed the push for women in leadership…