Adedeji Doherty has emerged as the new Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Lagos State.

He was sworn into office by the party’s National Vice Chairman south west, Eddy Olafeso.

Doherty had contested for the party’s governorship ticket in 2015 and 2019, but lost to Jimi Agbaje.

In his acceptance speech, Doherty solicited the support of members to deliver the state come 2023, saying Lagos needs intervention.

Correspondent Taiwo Olapade reports that the former PDP Chairman, Lagos state, Moshood Salvador dumped the party in the build up to 2019 general elections.

President Buhari Lays Foundation Stone For University Of Transportation In Daura.

President Muhammadu Buhari has laid the foundation stone for the construction of University of Transportation in Daura, Katsina state.

At the event, President Buhari said the institution will enhance employment opportunities and supplement the transport sector’s dire need of new skills and investment.

The school, called the Bird-view, to be built by the CCECC, will be the first transport university in West Africa.

The location has led to debates among Nigerians, being the home town of President Buhari.

But the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi who was also at the groundbreaking ceremony in Daura defended the choice of the president’s state.