Politics

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, March 23, 2021 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has received the petition by Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) submitted by Rep. Mark Gbillah (PDP-Benue). Gbajabiamila, who accepted the petition at plenary on Tuesday, said the House did not discriminate …

By Ifeanyi Olannye Asaba, March 21, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday called for unity and political cohesion among Anioma people in the state as honour to the late Senator Nosike Ikpo. He stated this at the funeral of the late Obi Senator Nosike Ikpo, who died at …

Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, says decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to boycott the April 17 Local Government election  in Rivers State,  is to avoid further electoral defeat that will expose its political irrelevance  in the State. Meanwhile, the governor  has warned those within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) …

The Senate Adhoc Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution has disclosed that it will release the schedule of events for the forthcoming public hearings on amendment of the constitution by next week. This is even as the subcommittees of the panel are expected to submit their reports by …

Late Elder Statesman, Obi Senator Nosike Ikpo, who passed unto eternal glory at the age of 92 in the early hours of Saturday, January 23, 2021, will be interred on Sunday, March 21, 2021. The passage of the celebrated Patriarch was announced in a statement by Eugene Ikpo on behalf …

Nigerians in Diaspora Movement (NDM), an organization of Nigerians living in the Diaspora has called on the National Assembly to sanction the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, for comments he made on the floor of the House that challenged the rights and status of …

Being an Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) Lecture, titled Responsibilities of the State for a Stable Democratic Polity in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects By Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, OFR; Professor, Department of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano; former Vice Chancellor, Bayero University Kano; former Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), …

In a constitutional democracy, politics is the only legitimate route to governance. And the primary role of government is to provide security, the legal and social framework for economic enterprise, provide public goods and services, social welfare and maintain law and order. Politics is synonymous with competition. And the competitors …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has advised the Igbos in the South East to seize the opportunity provided by the Buhari administration to gravitate to the centre of Nigerian politics. Lawan spoke on Sunday at the Thanksgiving which held at Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri in Imo State to commemorate …

Frontline aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, has said only the right kind of leadership can unlock the potentials of the state. Okonkwo, who stated this while addressing stakeholders, statutory delegates, local government and Ward executives of …

By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, March 12, 2021 Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says equity, justice and fairness for all segments of society are imperative in the pursuit of unity in the county. Osinbajo said this on Friday in Sokoto while delivering the Convocation Lecture of the Sokoto State University. The vice …

It’s often intriguing to hear eminent and well appointed Nigerians talk about disintegration, destabilization and outright war, as if it’s a picnic. War? Not a tea party, and not something you should wish even upon your enemy. Nigeria fought a war before, in which about two million people died. There …

Being text of a lecture delivered at the GLOBAL PATRIOT NEWSPAPERS/ NIGERIA CONSULATE, NEW YORK/ NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA ORGANISATION, NEW JERSEY CHAPTER International Conference on Patriotism, Security, Governance and National Development  By Malam Abubakar Sokoto Mohammed,mni, Senior Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. (Senior African Fulbright Scholar, Catholic University …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, March 8, 2021 A coalition of political groups in Oyo State has vowed to resist attempts by Gov. Seyi Makinde to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). This is contained in a communique issued after their joint stakeholders meeting and made available to newsmen on Monday …

The 2019 Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called for more opportunities for the women in society, while encouraging them to aspire for greater heights in life. Obi made this call in his message to mark the International Women’s Day. He explained that …

Former representative of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe has declared that the crisis that engulfed the party was not about the party structure but against injustice meted on members and impunity by the Leadership. Addressing APC stakeholders in Port Harcourt over the …

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has enlisted the support of other ex-presidents and Prime Ministers in West Africa to mitigate elections related conflicts to promote peace in the area. Mrs Ann Iyonu, Executive Director, Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) announced this in a News Conference in Yenagoa on Friday. She said that …

The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has decried as politically motivated and unnecessary, the controversy which has trailed his attendance at the burial of the former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok over the last weekend in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The media space has …

The acrimonious relationship between the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has been amicably resolved. The conflict was resolved in Port Harcourt on Tuesday following the intervention of Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmed …

The immediate past Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki yesterday advised President Mohammadu Buhari to take the initiative and involve the opposition parties, international friends and other stakeholders in finding lasting solution to insecurity and other challenges confronting the nation. Saraki gave the advice while speaking to journalists after a close …

By Kingsley Okoye Abuja, March 2, 2021 The Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of the new Service Chiefs by President Muhammadu Buhari. Those confirmed were- Maj.-Gen. Lucky Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff, Maj-Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff, Rear Admiral Awwal Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff and AVM …

Dennis Udoma, Uyo The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC), would dominate the South-South region soon, going by indications that governors and stalwarts from the main opposition party in the country are going to join the ruling party. Senator Akpabio, …

***Says Ninth Assembly will keep to target on Electoral amendment Bill President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Thursday assured Nigerians that the Petroleum Industry Bill(PIB) which is before the National Assembly will change the fortunes of the country by the time it becomes law. “The PIB is going to …

By Femi Ogunshola Abuja, Feb. 25, 2021 The House of Representatives Committee on Pension has threatened to order for a warrant for the arrest of the Managing Directors (MDs) of Fidelity and AIICO Pension Fund Administrators, if they failed to appear before it. Rep. Kabiru RurmIdr, the Chairman House Committee …