Politics

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 11, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated a national reconciliation committee and campaign councils for Kogi and Bayelsa governorship elections, scheduled for Nov. 16. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the reconciliation committee is headed by a former Senate President, Sen. …

The last time I penned an open letter, it was to Uncle Timi Alaibe. In that letter, I urged him to be a true patriot and ambassador of the Ijaw nation and help build it for posterity by remembering that the blood that flows in his veins is unadulterated Ijaw …

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the nomination of Adeleke Adewolu as Executive Commissioner on the Governing Board of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). His confirmation is sequel to the consideration of the report of the Senate Committee on Communications on the screening of the nominee. The report was presented …

The Senate on Wednesday commenced debate on the 2020 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of N10.33 trillion for the year 2020 at a joint sitting of the National Assembly. The debate on the appropriation bill, which continues …

 By Temitope Ponle Abuja, Oct. 8, 2019 The House of Representatives is to suspend plenary sessions from Thursday, Oct. 10 until Nov. 30 to enable its committees to pass the 2020 budget by December. Rep. Benjamin Kalu (APC-Abia), spokesman of the House, told newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that the …

The immediate past representative of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has sued for peace and unity amongst Nigerians in order to overcome the numerous challenges facing the country. Abe made the call at the weekend while speaking at the annual new yam festival of the people …

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN)’s offer to waive his constitutional immunity to prove his innocence of allegations of corrupt practices leveled against him has been described as an indication of how far he can go to preserve his integrity when it is called to question. Hon. Justice Adesuyi …

By Solomon Asowata Lagos, Oct. 4, 2019 Bayelsa Governor, Mr Seriake Dickson has called for a violence-free gubernatorial election in the state as the citizens go to the poll on Nov. 16. Dickson made the call on Friday while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the Third Annual Conference …

The Governor òf Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that democracy in Nigeria cannot grow without a vibrant media. The Governor called on those in governance to tolerate contrary views and supposedly offensive reportage of events by the media in the interest of the society and growth of …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 3, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned in the strongest terms, attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals living in South Africa. He also condemned the looting of their shops and businesses and burning of their properties. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a …

By Habibu Harisu Sokoto, Oct. 2, 2019 Residents of Sokoto, mostly youths, trooped to the streets bearing posters of the Peoples Democratic Party to celebrate the judgment of the Governorship Election Tribunal which affirmed the victory of Gov. Aminu Tambuwal. NAN reports that the three- member tribunal dismissed the petition of …

By Thompson Yamput Jos, Oct. 2, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Governorship candidate, rtd Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni have resolved to challenge the judgment of the Tribunal which affirmed the election of Gov. Simon Lalong of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Useni, in a statement signed by his …

NIGERIA AT 59 AND THE QUEST FOR GREATNESS: WISHING, STRIVING AND THRIVING The 2019 Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria Ltd Nigerian Independence Anniversary Celebration (NIAC) Lecture By Professor Kingsley Moghalu, OON Guest Lecturer Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria September 27, 2019 Protocols…   In the Beginning…. …

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa Owerri, Oct 1, 2019 Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo has said that Nigeria was celebrating 59 years of liberation from colonialism and said the country was better as a liberated nation than under colonial rule. He said past leaders who fought for Nigeria’s Independence should always be …

Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State will be the Chief Guest of Honour at the 3rd annual conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) holding at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State on October 4, 2019. A statement on Tuesday by GOCOP Publicity Secretary, Olumide Iyanda, said the theme …

By Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Sept. 30, 2019 Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa has endorsed the election of a new Speaker for Bayelsa House of Assembly which took place under chaotic  circumstances on Monday. There was heavy shooting at the Bayelsa House of Assembly during a session of the assembly when …

Hon Tonye Isenah, Speaker of Bayelsa House of Assembly, on Monday, dismissed reports of his impeachment as false and a nullity as he insists he remains the Speaker of the House. There was heavy shooting at the Bayelsa House of Assembly during a session of the assembly when hundreds of …

By Henry Oladele Lagos, Sept. 29, 2019 Pastor Tunde Bakare of Latter Rain Assembly in Lagos on Sunday said God would frustrate every evil cabal suppressing the efforts of Nigerians. Bakare, who made the assertion during the Church service in Lagos said that God would not allow anything bad to …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Sept. 27, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it had rejected 14 invalid submitted nominations by political parties for the Nov. 16 governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in …

By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Sept. 26, 2019 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has distanced itself from posters of its members contesting the 2023 presidency. The party says that such posters were posted by mischief makers and were not from the party members. The National Publicity Secretary of APC, Malam Lanre …

Lagos council NUJ Chairman, Dr Qasim Akinreti (standing)  with a panel of discussants during NUJ Colloquium in Lagos on Thursday. By Moses Omorogieva Lagos, Sept. 26, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has delivered all non-sensitive materials for the governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The …

London, Sept. 25, 2019 Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday accused British lawmakers of trying to stop the country from leaving the European Union, saying parliament had become “paralysed.” “This parliament does not want Brexit to happen at all,” Johnson told parliament as it resumed sitting after the Supreme …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, Sept. 25, 2019 Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, the representative of Enugu West in the Senate, says that no constituency project will be abandoned in the district. Ekweremadu, who was reacting to allegations of abandoned projects in the constituency, said Enugu West remained foremost on implementation of constituency projects …

The Senate has commended the recent decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to temporarily close all land borders to address smuggling and its impact on the Nigerian economy. The commendation came after the consideration of a motion titled: “The impact of border closure on the Nigerian economy”, sponsored by Senator Adamu …