A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and former member, House of Representatives from Gombe State, Hajiya Fatima Binta Bello, has berated Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya for sending what she described as an obnoxious bill that has nothing good to offer the State to the state assembly. The tough speaking former …
Read More »Evacuation: Canada, UK, others in trouble as House Committee threatens countries denying Nigerian airlines landing rights
By Yunus Yusuf Ikeja, May 30, 2020 The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has warned that no UK based airline would be granted approval into the country for evacuation flight if a Nigerian carrier was refused landing rights for similar flight in UK. The committee Chairman, Rep. Nnolim Nnaji, …
Read More »Dangote writes Ohanaeze, denies involvement in haulage of almajiri to South
Frontline national industry, belonging to the Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, Dangote Industries Ltd, has formally distanced its firm of any connivance in the haulage of youths (Almajiri), from Northern Nigeria to the South of Nigeria, especially the South East geo-political zone of the country. The company, in a letter …
Read More »Trump accuses Twitter of interfering in U.S. elections
By Harrison Arubu New York, May 27, 2020 President Donald Trump has accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 U.S. election scheduled for Nov. 3 after the microblogging service provider tagged his tweet as misleading. Trump also lashed out at the company for “completely stifling free speech”, saying he would …
Read More »INEC to pilot use of electronic voting machines soon – Yakubu
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 25, 2020 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to pilot the use of electronic voting machines at the earliest time possible towards full introduction of electronic voting in major elections in 2021. The commission disclosed this in a policy document titled “Policy on Conducting …
Read More »As Ondo Governorship election hots up…3 By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants” – Isaac Newton (1675). “We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us” – Simon Donovan. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said no one becomes president without receiving a helping …
Read More »Ibrahim-Imam, APC’s cornerstone, says Akande
The former Interim Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has described former Presidential Liaison Officer, Alhaji Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, as the party’s cornerstone hitherto overlooked in appointments. He said Ibrahim-Imam played a crucial role in the merger of legacy parties culminating in the birth of APC. While congratulating …
Read More »Imo abolishes payment of pensions to ex-governors, speakers
By Victor Nwachukwu Owerri, May 22, 2019 Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, has assented to a bill repealing the law that created pension allowances and gratuities for former governors, deputy governors, assembly speakers and deputy speakers. Signing the bill into law in Owerri on Friday, the governor noted that the …
Read More »Post-Lockdown: Obi suggests template for Nigeria’s economic recovery
Following the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown in many parts of the country, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 elections, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi, has suggested what he described as a pathway to national economic recovery, capable of lifting millions of Nigerians out …
Read More »Senate Republicans issue subpoenas in probe of Biden’s son
Washington, May 21, 2020 A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S. Senate voted along party lines to subpoena documents related to Hunter Biden, the son of presidential candidate Joe Biden, in a case that President Donald Trump has used to bludgeon his rival ahead of the November elections. The Senate Homeland …
Read More »Obi expresses shock over death of Yobe CJ, who restored his stolen mandate in 2003
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last election, Mr. Peter Obi, has described as ‘shocking and devastating’, the news of the death of the Chief Justice of Yobe State, Justice Garuba Musa Nabaruma. Recalling the exploits of Justice Nabaruma at the bench, Obi said …
Read More »Why privatization of power sector must be reviewed now – Senate President …As Senate probes FG intervention in power sector …Adjourns plenary till June 2, 2020
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has called for the immediate review of the privatization exercise of the power sector by previous administrations. Lawan gave the charge in his concluding remarks on a motion considered on the floor during plenary on Tuesday. The motion titled: “Power Sector Recovery Plan and …
Read More »Trump threatens to pull U.S. funding to WHO permanently
Washington, May 19, 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to permanently pull funding from the World Health Organisation (WHO) if it does not commit to “major substantive improvements” within 30 days, according to a letter to the WHO chief shared by Trump on Twitter. In a four-page letter to …
Read More »2023: Why Anambra must return to PDP in 2021 By Ibrahim Khalil
Let me start by saying this. I am not from southern Nigeria. But I am a strong PDP man. However, what I say here is about the fate of Ndigbo in the affairs of Nigeria. I deeply sympathize with my friends from the South East each time we sit out …
Read More »Anambra PDP set to establish COVID-19 Testing Centre in State, shares relief materials . . . Peter Obi, others donate
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Family in Anambra State has again made laudable commitment to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic by taking urgent steps in ensuring that a standard COVID-19 testing centre is set up in the State and by sharing relief materials and cash worth millions of naira …
Read More »Isaac Boro Day: Gov Diri preaches Ijaw Unity
Gov Douye Diri of Bayelsa on Saturday urged Ijaws to jettison their differences and work towards the development of Ijaw land and resource control which the late Ijaw icon, Isaac Boro stood for. Diri and his deputy, Sen Lawrence Ehwrujakpo joined member of Boro’s family at the graveside of the …
Read More »Rise above partisanship – Former Rep member tells Gbajabiamila
A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, has called on the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, and the entire 9th House of Representatives, to rise above personal sentiment in the discharge of their official duties. Speaking against the backdrop of the House …
Read More »COVID-19: Obasanjo joins world leaders in call for ‘people’s vaccine’
By Harrison Arubu United Nations, May 14, 2020 Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo is among 140 current and former world leaders calling for “a people’s vaccine” against the coronavirus (COVID-19). The call is contained in a petition they signed on Thursday in which they are urging all governments to push for a …
Read More »Groups urge ex-Gov Dickson to contest vacant Bayelsa West Senate seat
Stakeholders have called on the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa, Seriake Dickson to contest the forthcoming senatorial bye-election for Bayelsa West. Two Senate seats, Bayelsa Central and Bayelsa West are vacant following the swearing in of Senators Douye Diri, and Lawrence Erujakpor who occupied the seats as Governor and Deputy …
Read More »Senator Stella Oduah puts smiles on faces of constituents; Distributes palliatives
Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Princess Stella Adaeze Oduah, has provided 30,000 bags of rice, 60,000 tubers of yam and 25,000 cartons of noodles for the people of her constituency. The food items are provided as palliatives for the needy to cushion the effects of the hardship brought about by …
Read More »Senate probe of NDDC to complement FG’s forensic audit – Lawan
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan said on Tuesday that the investigation being carried out by the Senate into the finances of the Niger Delta Development Commission(NDDC) is to complement the ongoing forensic audit which was ordered by the Federal government. Lawan stated this while inaugurating a seven-man adhoc committee …
Read More »U.S. virus expert Fauci to testify to Congress
Washington, May 12, 2020 The top U.S. expert on infectious diseases, Anthony Fauci, will testify to the Senate on Tuesday, as the White House’s response to the coronavirus pandemic comes under the spotlight amid sharp criticisms by Democrats. President Donald Trump announced last week that he would allow Fauci to …
Read More »Zoning Anambra Governorship: The antithesis By J. Obi Oguejiofor
For the German philosopher G. W. Hegel historical progress is the evolution of the Absolute. This evolution follows a definite pattern. A thesis is posed in the events of the world. From this thesis a counter or antithesis arises; and through the conflicting relationship between the two, a synthesis, an …
Read More »As Ondo governorship race hot up… (1) By Bolanle Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 “Home is where the hatred is/Home is filled with pain/And it might not be such a bad idea if I nev…” – Gil Scott-Heron. Some Sundays ago I announced that as the Ondo governorship election draws nearer, I will be taking a hard look at the …
Read More »Kalu’s release: Kinsmen hail Supreme Court’s judgment as lawyers differ on reversal of conviction
By Ikenna Uwadileke (Abuja)/Chinyere Omeire (Lagos) Dr Orji Kalu’s kinsmen on Friday hailed the verdict of the Supreme Court, which nullified the conviction of the former governor of Abia, who was handed down 12-year jail term for corruption. This is as some lawyers offered divergent views on the reversal of …
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