Politics

In a move to extend the frontiers of development to the rural areas, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State Friday flagged off an unprecedented number of infrastructural development projects across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. The flag off ceremonies for the projects, which comprise 25 roads, water …

President Muhammadu Buhari has responded to the BBC Hausa Service interview with his wife, Aisha Buhari, where she questioned his leadership styles. Buhari, who is on a state visit to Germany, reacted to the interview during a joint press briefing with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. The AP news agency says …

Early this month, the Buhari government, through the Attorney- General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, inaugurated a 24-member committee on Constitution and Electoral Reform, which it called “Constitutional and Electoral Reforms Committee”. The Committee is headed by former Senate President Ken Nnamani. The AGF said he …

The much publicised gubernatorial election in Edo state has come and gone, leaving in its wake much relief in the hearts of the majority of Edo people who feared the worst and prayed for peaceful polls. Of course, the majority of the people voted for continuity, despite the convergence of …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin A call has gone to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately cancel the results of Edo’s state governorship election which it conducted on September 28, 2016 because the results it declared are,according it, “not a true reflection of what happened on the field.” The call, …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday stated that the 8th Senate will work to meet a 2016 deadline for the passage of all the 11 economic-priority Bills that it has scheduled to tackle the economic recession. Speaking at a dialogue at the 22nd Edition of the …

The Senate Tuesday urged the Directorate of State Security (DSS) and all anti-corruption agencies to always comply with the provisions of the law in the exercise of their duties, particularly while prosecuting the anti-graft war. In a statement issued by the Chairman of its Committee on Media and Public Affairs, …

Dennis Udoma The ongoing crackdown on the nation’s judiciary over the weekend by the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government has continued to draw reactions from groups and individuals. The latest is the Akwa Ibom State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which, on Monday called on Nigerians …

Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and his deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu Friday described the verdict of the High Court of Federal Capital Territory dismissing the charges of forgery of the Senate Standing Orders 2015 and their subsequent discharge as a welcome development and a vindication of their position from …

According to reports, senators were recently engaged in fierce debates over a bill seeking for an Act to make special provision for Federal grants to Lagos State in recognition of its strategic socio-economic significance and other connected purposes. The bill, which was sponsored by Senator Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central), purportedly …

AGENE GODWIN,Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo says his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, cannot wait to meet the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in court if they have any contrary claims about the result of the governorship election held in the state on September 28. The …

The Senate has resolved to prioritize and fast track the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and other legislations capable of contributing to the quick recovery of the national economy, and provide favourable level playing environment for both local and foreign investors. This was part of the 20 points …

The President, Commander – in- Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Your Excellency, IMO STATE IS UNDER SIEGE: COME TO THE AID OF THE PEOPLE BY CALLING GOVERNOR OKOROCHA TO ORDER. PREAMBLE: Barely one year after his re-election for a second term in …

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District in the legislative re-run election, Senator Magnus Abe has accused Gov. Nyesom Wike of playing on the intelligence of Ogoni people to score cheap political point against him. Speaking at a rally at Bodo community in Gokana Local Government …

The Senate of the National Assembly has passed eight Bills received from the House of Representatives for concurrence. The Bills, which are aimed at strengthening the laws of the Federal Republic, were considered and passed in a single sitting of the Senate – demonstrating commitment to employing all legislative mechanisms …

The Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bro Felix Obuah has described as most disappointing and an abuse of the democratic process what he termed the grand conspiracy between the All Progressives Congress, APC and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to upturn the …

AGENE GODWIN,Benin THE member representing Egor/Ikpoba Federal constituency of Edo state in the House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has described the emergence of Mr Godwin Obaseki as governor elect as very transparent and “a true reflection of the wishes of the people of the state”. Agbonayinma who stated this while …

When Zamfara State was created 20 years ago, only a few analysts gave her any chance of survival or meaningful development. But through visionary leadership and good governance, the state has proved all doubters wrong by standing shoulder to shoulder with her peers across the federation with impressive development in …

AGENE GODWIN, Benin Senior Programme Officer of the CLEEN Foundation, Mrs. Chigozirim Okoro, has narrated how she and her team escaped death in the hands of political thugs at Iguododo village, hometown of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorships candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. Mrs. Okoro said thugs in the vicinity saw …

Reading commentaries on Independence Day amuses me a lot especially considering our deliberate lies on our reverred independence leaders. We painted a rosy pictures of founding fathers who painstakingly laboured and delivered a united peaceful and harmonious federation. In 1960,leaders joyously received the mantle of leadership without intrigues, infighting and …

Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo State governorship election, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his victory, saying the Edo people opted for tangible development above empty promises. Obaseki was declared winner of the election by …

All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Rivers South East Senatorial District in the legislative re-run election, Senator Magnus Abe has said that the outcome of the Edo State governorship election has disgraced Gov. Nyesom Wike, who went to Gokana Local Government Area to celebrate his anticipated victory of PDP in …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki has congratulated the Governor-elect of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on his victory in yesterday’s gubernatorial election. Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity), Yusuph Olaniyonu, described Obaseki’s success as well deserved …

/2016/09/mol.jpg”> L-R: Lagos State Governor & Chairman, APC National Campaign Committee, Edo Governorship Election 2016, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Edo State Governor Elect, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and Edo State Governor, Mr. Adams Oshiomhole when Ambode visited Oshiomhole at the Government House in Benin City, Edo, on Tuesday, July 19, 2016.[/caption] President …