July 2025 – Page 46 – Rise Africa

UK Based Osun Indigines Declare Support For Oyebamiji’s Gubernatorial Ambition

25.07.2025

Members of AMBO Movement, a sociopolitical group based in United Kingdom, have declared their support for the governorship ambition of the Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji. New Telegraph reports that Oyebamiji is one of the leading aspirants jostling for APC governorship ticket for the August 8 gubernatorial election in...

Ibas Inaugurates Farmer-Herder Committee In Rivers

25.07.2025

The Rivers State Government under the leadership of the sole Administrator, Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas on Thursday, inaugurated a farmer-herder committee to address clashes between farmers and herders across the state. Speaking during the inauguration in Port Harcourt, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibibia Worika, explained that though agriculture remained a cornerstone...

Okpebholo’s Threat Against Obi Requires National Response

25.07.2025

In a democracy, citizenship is not negotiable. It is not subject to political clearance or gubernatorial discretion. Yet, recent events in Nigeria suggest that some state actors have either forgotten this truth – or have chosen to disregard it. Recently, Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governor of Edo State, issued a public threat...

EU, Editors Collaborate To Fight Fake News, Disinformation

25.07.2025

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) and the European Union (EU) are collaborating through a one-day training programme for editors and media executives to stem the negative impact of fake news, disinformation and misinformation in the Nigeria media landscape. In a statement signed by the NGE President, Mr. Eze Anaba and the General Secretary, Mr...

Group Calls On FG To Disregard Allegations Against PINL

25.07.2025

The national leadership of the Niger Delta Ethnic Nationalities Youth Leaders Forum for Peace and Development has called on the Federal Government to disregard all the allegations made against the Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL), a company chaired by His Imperial Majesty, the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II (CFR). In a statement made available...

Abia Govt Recovers Streets Worn Away By Erosion Along Aba River Route

25.07.2025

Not less than eight erosion-endangered streets that have the erosion ravaged Ovom Street in Ogbor-Hill, Aba North Local Government have been recovered fully by the Abia State government. New Telegraph reports that at the Ovom Erosion Control Project at Ovom Street, the gully erosion which was 15-18 feet deep at some points and about 30...

APC Restructures As Yilwatda Emerges 8th Nat’l Chair In Party’s 13yrs

25.07.2025

The National Executive Council (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has restructured its leadership as the Minister of Humanitarian, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, emerges as the new National Chairman. Yilwatda emergence followed his nomination by the Chairman of the APC governors Forum (APCGF) and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma...

JDPMC Calls For Stronger Multi-Sector Collaboration To Combat Gender-Based Violence

25.07.2025

The Justice Development and Peace Makers Centre (JDPMC) has emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated and holistic approach to addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promoting legal awareness across Nigeria. Speaking at a stakeholders’ roundtable on gender issues at the Diocesan Headquarters, Oke-Ayepe, Osogbo, Barrister Veronica Ene Onoja, Head of Programmes, underscored the importance of...

I’ll Invest In Legwork To Bring More Govs -New APC Chair

25.07.2025

The new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday vowed to take tough decisions in his position as the leader of the ruling party. Speaking on Channels Television hours after he emerged as the new APC chairman in Abuja, Yilwatda said he would invest in legwork to bring more governors from...

Zamfara APC Congratulates New Nat’l Chairman, Prof. Nentawe

25.07.2025

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda on his emergence as the new National Chairman of the party. In a statement issued on behalf of the State Working Committee, party leaders, elders, and members, Zamfara APC Chairman, Hon. Tukur Umar Danfulani, hailed Professor Nentawe’s endorsement by...