April 2025 – Page 9 – Rise Africa

Niger Govt, Russian Varsity Partner To Enhance Multi-Billion Naira Mining Sector

29.04.2025

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has embarked on a strategic visit to St. Petersburg Mining University in Russia in a bid to enhance the State’s multi-billion naira mining sector. The governor’s visit aimed to explore collaborative opportunities that would boost the development of the state’s natural resources and improve technical capacity in the mining...

Oyo APC Endorses Tinubu For Second Term

29.04.2025

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State on Tuesday declared its readiness to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, citing the “efficacy of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the promises his leadership holds for Nigeria, Nigerians, and the African continent.” This declaration was the highlight of the party’s stakeholders’...

Segun Kasali Becomes IA Ambassador Of The Year

29.04.2025

A Journalist with Nigerian Tribune Newspapers, Mr Segun Kasali has bagged Ambassador of the Year of a Non-Profit Organization, IA-Foundation. IA-Foundation is a UK registered educational charity set up to transform lives through education in Nigeria and Africa. The Award Presentation took place at DoubleTree by Hilton London, Docklands Riverside over the weekend. Speaking on...

Rivers Service Chiefs Reaffirm Commitment To Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure

29.04.2025

Security agencies in Rivers State have reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding critical infrastructure, stating that it is a duty they will continue to uphold while preventing saboteurs from undermining national assets. Heads of the security agencies—including the Nigerian Police Force, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, Department of State Services (DSS), Garrison Commander of the 6...

KWSG Reiterates Commitment To Citizens’ Socioeconomic Dev’t

29.04.2025

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening citizens’ socioeconomic development by improving access to electricity, particularly in rural communities, through the provision of power infrastructure. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Ilorin, the state capital, by the Commissioner for Energy, AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, during the Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing. AbdulGaniy, while outlining...

Oborevwori Blackmailed To Join APC

29.04.2025

The Conference of Professionals in the Peoples Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has alleged that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, was blackmailed into joining the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Oborevwori, alongside his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday publicly defected to the APC. In a statement by its Protem Chairman, Obinna Nwachukwu, the CP-PDP claimed that joining...

Gridlock As Truck Overturns On Otedola Bridge

29.04.2025

A road accident involving a truck that overturned and spilled its contents at the Otedola Bridge’s Tollgate-bound tip has caused significant traffic congestion. New Telegraph gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm on Tuesday and has blocked roughly 80 percent of the roadway, leading to heavy traffic extending towards Kara. READ ALSO Officials from...

Traditional Ruler Backs Indigene For Ikeja Chairmanship

29.04.2025

A traditional ruler and community leaders in the Ikeja area of Lagos State have thrown their weight behind an indigene, Adeyinka Illo, by purchasing a nomination form for him to contest the upcoming Local Government chairmanship election in the State. The Regent of Ikeja, Adekunle Apena, made the disclosure on Tuesday at his palace in...

Anambra PDP Sets Up 6-Man Strategy C’ttee For Campaigns

29.04.2025

Ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a six-man strategy committee for mobilization and campaign coordination. The committee has been tasked with harmonizing the party structure and mobilizing members at all levels, with the aim of securing victory in the upcoming election. According to a...

Ondo Police Train 200 Officers On Intelligence Gathering

29.04.2025

No fewer than 200 police officers drawn from divisional police stations across Ondo State have commenced a three-day training programme on intelligence gathering, aimed at tackling insecurity in the State. Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, said the command under his leadership is focused on enhancing intelligence-led policing to confront security challenges across all 18 local...