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The Academic Staff Union of Universities, the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, Ondo State, chapter has called on the Federal Government to honour the agreement reached with ASUU concerning the salary structure of the university lecturers. The union said its members were faced with many challenges that affected their productivity, noting that though they were
A 45-year-old man identified simply as Kazeem, has drowned in a river at Odo Tente, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, around 11 am. Before the incident, Kazeem was said to have taken a hard drug suspected to be Colorado. The deceased who soon
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A 45-year-old man identified simply as Kazeem, has drowned in a river at Odo Tente, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun states. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Friday, around 11 am. Before the incident, Kazeem was said to have taken a hard drug suspected to be Colorado. The deceased who soon
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the September 21 (tomorrow) governorship election in Edo State to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President appealed to the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the
Edo guber: Tinubu sues for peace, civility
President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders in the September 21 (tomorrow) governorship election in Edo State to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President appealed to the governorship candidates, political parties, and supporters to respect the democratic process and the people’s will.
Tinubu, who said he believes in the voters’ ability to make informed decisions about their future leaders, stressed that democracy thrives on civility, tolerance, patience, and respect for the rules of the game.
According to him, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has committed to conducting a free and fair election and urges all stakeholders to work together to ensure a successful and peaceful process.
The President applauded the governorship candidates and political parties for their campaigns, which he said have focused on issues that matter most to the people of Edo State, including improving livelihoods, promoting economic growth, and contributing to national development.
He implored all citizens in the state to remain peaceful and respectful throughout the voting process, urging them to resolve any disagreements amicably through the constituted authorities.
Tinubu, however, expressed confidence in the professionalism and integrity of security agencies and INEC officials, charging them to remain impartial and avoid any actions that could compromise the integrity of the electoral process.
A former federal lawmaker, Farah Dagogo, has raised concerns about the utilisation of the 13 per cent derivation funds by…