EXCLUSIVE: Suspended Rivers Gov Fubara To Join APC After Tinubu Deal, Political Intimidation In Bid To Crush Opposition Before 2027 Polls

This development, sources say, is the culmination of a calculated campaign by the APC-led Federal Government to weaken opposition strongholds across the country ahead of the next general elections.  ArticlesRead More 

  • Related Posts

    2026: Aspirant Unveils Plans for Greater Osun, Prioritizes Mechanised Farming, Affordable Healthcare, Business-friendly Reforms

    2026: Aspirant Unveils Plans for Greater Osun, Prioritizes Mechanised Farming, Affordable Healthcare, Business-friendly Reforms

    Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo

    The immediate past Deputy Governor of Osun State and leading governorship Aspirant for the 2026 gubernatorial election, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), has reiterated his commitment to delivering transformative governance that prioritizes the welfare of the people and the sustainable development of the state.

    The Aspirant assured the people of Osun that, if elected as Governor in 2026, his administration will focus on mechanized farming support to boost agricultural productivity, create employment opportunities, and strengthen food security.

    Alabi who stated this while hosting All Progressive Congress ( APC) stakeholders in the state emphasized that modernizing the agricultural sector is key to revitalizing the state’s economy and improving the livelihood of farmers across all local government areas.

    He also pledged to provide affordable and accessible healthcare for all residents, noting that quality health services are fundamental to a prosperous society.

    He said “my plans include rehabilitating healthcare facilities, equipping hospitals with modern medical tools, and ensuring that trained personnel are available to deliver efficient and compassionate care.”

    In addition, BOA promised to embark on an extensive rural road network expansion to enhance connectivity, open up rural communities, and stimulate commerce.

    He equally expressed confidence that, with the collective support of Osun citizens, his vision will bring lasting progress and prosperity to the state.

    BOA who is positioned to clinch the APC ticket pledged to implement business-friendly policies that will create an enabling environment for investors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners to thrive.

    According to him, “attracting investments and supporting local enterprises remain crucial to boosting economic growth and ensuring job creation for the people of Osun State; this, I will give a priority from day one.”

    He further emphasized the promotion of a digital economy and the expansion of IT-related jobs, stressing that technology-driven empowerment will open opportunities for the youth, improve the State’s IGR and position the State for global business relationships.

    He therefore assured that wealth creation through strategic empowerment programmes will be a key priority in his administration, as he works to build a more inclusive and prosperous Osun.

    ​  

    Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The immediate past Deputy Governor of Osun State and leading governorship Aspirant for the 2026 gubernatorial election, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), has reiterated his commitment to

    Welding Institute Moves to Flush Out Fake Members

    Welding Institute Moves to Flush Out Fake Members

    Sylvester Idowu in Warri

    The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) has commenced moves to flush out alleged impersonators parading themselves as members of the professional group.

    The Secretary of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of NIW, Chief Solomon Edebiri, in a statement issued yesterday assured them that the Institute was set to apply the full weight of the law on the alleged impersonators.

    He disclosed that the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Institute slated for the last quarter of the year at its national headquarters in Benin City, Edo State,  would take  decisive steps  to put an end to cases of impersonation of membership of the Institute.

    “The NIW is planning its annual general meeting (AGM) for the last quarter of the year. And it will be at the Institute’s headquarters in Benin-city, Edo State. It will address a lot of issues, including infiltration of the institute by non-financial members, abuse of powers by non-members and a lot of related illegal activities by dismissed staff of the Institute,” he stated.

    While noting that the AGM would x-ray activities of the Institute in the last three years, Chief Edebiri maintained that it would also look into erring members and decisions it would come up with to sanction those denigrating the name of the Institute.

    He said in the last three years, NIW had trained about 60 welding accessors,  internal and external quality assurance officers and several others, stressing that the institute was working assiduously to ensure that sufficient internationally certified welders were available to meet the local needs of the industrial sector.

    Edebiri disclosed that some of the trainings were in collaboration with the National  Board for Technical Education (NBTE) while the Institute also funded some of the exercises.

    “We are pushing to train more accessors in the industry. We want the country to be well grounded in welding in line with the international framework,” he added.

    Edebiri said the body was working with the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology to train welding coordinators across the country, noting that they were done with the South-west and the South-south zones.

    “We are working on the South-east zone and then we will  proceed to the northern regions. The federal government wants to equip every zone with competent welding coordinators that are certified under the International Institute of Welding.

    “Our focus is to build a strong capacity for the country in terms of Control, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control in terms of welding operations in the industry. We are pushing for other activities in collaboration with government interventionist agencies,” he said.

    Chief Edebiri debunked the alleged AGM of the institute held at the PTI Conference Centre in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State recently, emphasising that such impersonations by some persons were matters that would be addressed at the coming AGM billed for last quarter of the year in Edo State.

    ​  

    Sylvester Idowu in Warri The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) has commenced moves to flush out alleged impersonators parading themselves as members of the professional group. The Secretary of the Board

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Business & Economy

    NiRA announces Tech Convergence 2.0: Shaping Nigeria’s digital future with the power of the internet

    Cristiano Ronaldo becomes football’s first billionaire after Al-Nassr contract  

    Greif Nigeria sets date for final General Meeting before CAC dissolution 

    How Access Arm Pensions helps traders, freelancers & growing entrepreneurs secure their future income 

    Where and how to invest to beat inflation in Q4 2025 

    Telecom subscribers frustrated by poor service quality months after 50% tariff hike 

    Lagos deploys drones, digital tools to curb workplace hazards 

    Emefiele’s lawyer accuses EFCC of blocking forensic test in $4.5 billion fraud trial

    Nnaji drags UNN, NUC to court amid certificate forgery scandal

    Orteva partners FG, Delta State on $100 million carbon project

    DisCos install 225,631 meters in Q2 2025, up 20.6% — NERC 

    DisCos’ revenue rises to N564.7 billion in Q2 2025 – NERC  

    Customs seizes contraband worth over N1.2 billion in six weeks

    Eko DisCo sets up Excel subsidiary for Lagos power distribution

    FTSE Russell adds Nigeria to watch list for frontier market return 

    Sanwo-Olu Calls for Cooperation on Flood-Resilient Measures as Lagos Marks World Habitat Day 2025 

    Carnival in Aba as Tinubu commissions reconstructed Port Harcourt Road

    Onoja: Climate Change is Shrinking Wetlands, Protect Them

    LASACO Assurance Commissions Class Rooms in Lagos State

    Leadway Group Celebrates 55 Years Anniversary

    NIRSAL: FG Provides Insurance Cover for over 1.47mn Farmers

    Eminent Nigerians: Workers’ Right to Organise not License to Strangulate Economy

    Geoffrey Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation resigns amid controversy  

    Dangote refinery/PENGASSAN clash: Disruptions pose danger to investor confidence, economic stability – Group

    Dangote refinery/PENGASSAN clash: Disruptions pose danger to investor confidence, economic stability – Group

    World Bank: Nigeria, others to face half of Africa’s jobs challenge by 2050 

    Cornerstone, Consolidated top NGX gainers as ASI climbs to N92 trillion 

    SEC warns Nigerians against investing in AfriQuantumX

    Regency Alliance Insurance seeks shareholders’ approval for N3 billion share issuance 

    SEC: Nigeria’s non-interest capital market hits N1.6 trillion in August  

    May Agbamuche-Mbu: From Corporate lawyer to Acting INEC Chairman

    Making your money behave: A simpler way to invest 

    May Agbamuche-Mbu takes over as acting INEC Chairman

    Nigeria’s Rail transport revenue hits N1.95 billion in Q1 2025 – NBS 

    2025 Budget: Tinubu seeks Reps approval for $2.3 billion external borrowing

    MultiChoice Nigeria, CEO cleared as FCCPC withdraws alleged impediment charge  

    Nigeria Customs to hold CBT exams for recruitment exercise on Oct 9