The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned what transpired at both chambers of the National Assembly on Thursday, June 25th 2015. In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni,the party said it stands by the list sent by it to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin Former Minority whip of the 7th House of Representatives, Hon. Samson Osagie, has described as ‘mischievous and unacceptable’ the purported call by some persons for the resignation of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie Oyegun. He said Chief Oyegun has done nothing to warrant his resignation, […]
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa The leadership of Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide has condemned the military for the random bombing of communities in the Niger Delta region under the guise of searching and rounding up sea pirates. President, IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, said though the group condemned criminalities in the region, such random bombings were a ploy […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin Former Deputy National President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Eddy Ossai has cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari to be cautious of the “racket” in the oil sector if he wants to succeed in his desire to purge that vital, sector. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, […]
AKHERE Godwin, Benin Edo State government, Thursday, assured that all ongoing projects embarked upon would be completed in spite of cash crunch that has hit most states of the federation. This assurance was given by the state commissioner for Works, Mr Osarodion Ogie while inspecting road and flood control projects in Abudu, Upper Sakponba and […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited major traffic points in Apapa area of the state to get a firsthand experience of the gridlock which has defied solutions in recent times, just as he appealed to the Federal Government to mobilise the contractor awarded the construction of Apapa road networks to immediately return […]
NEDU MARK, Yenagoa Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa state has assured that his administration would partner with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and donor agencies to provide data, funds and facilities that promote quality health for the citizenry. Dickson stated this in Yenagoa when a team of Targeted State High Impact Project, TSHIP, paid him a courtesy […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday visited major traffic points in Apapa area of the state to get a firsthand experience of the gridlock which has defied solutions in recent times, just as he appealed to the Federal Government to mobilise the contractor awarded the construction of Apapa road networks to immediately […]
Nigeria has taken a major step towards concluding the process of domesticating five International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulatory instruments with the submission of the instruments of assent to five protocols of the IMO in London. This feat was achieved through the collaboration of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) being the focal point […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has reiterated his administration’s resolve to make Rivers State an investors’ haven and urged the International Community to disregard negative stories aimed at scaring away investors. This is as the governor has restored the rights and privileges due Sir Celestine Omehia as a former Governor of the State. Speaking at […]
Honourable members of the House of Representatives, Thursday, engaged in a brawl in the middle of plenary to elect Principal Officers as factions loyal to the Speaker, Hon. Yakubu Dogara confronted their colleagues said to be mandated by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in an assembly with the latter as majority. The free-for-all fisticuffs […]
According to eye witness accounts, the recent armed robbery operation, that threw a part of the ancient town of Ikorodu into pandemonium for hours, was executed in a most daring commando fashion. Unusually, according to reports, the 16 man dare –devil robbery gang that carried out the dastardly robbery plot was led by a young […]
Nigerian political scientists under the auspices of the Nigerian Political Science Association are holding their 20th Annual Conference on the timely theme of ‘Governance, Economy and National Security in Nigeria.’ The conference, which holds from June 29 to July 2, 2015, is hosted by the Department of Political Science, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
As part of efforts aimed at strengthening block makers across the country, to become more productive, Dangote Cement has empowered block makers in Ogun and Lagos states with work tools. The block moulders were at the weekend given items such as wheel barrows, shovels, rain boots and hand gloves. They were handed over to them […]
It is now over three weeks since Buhari was sworn in as President. Given the euphoria that trailed his election, what are the general impressions of him and his regime so far? Slow take-off of the government Buhari is the first President of the country to have really hungered for the job. Alhaji Shehu Shagari, […]
After successfully deploying the Election Risk Management (ERM) tool for the 2015 general elections, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega has thrown his support behind the introduction of the ERM in the election management of other African countries. He disclosed that: “the tool has enabled us to do electoral risk […]
Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Mr. Femi Adesina, has said that rumours that personnel of the State Security Service, SSS, have been expelled from the Presidential Villa are unfounded. Mr. Adesina, who said this Wednesday, stressed that “President Muhammadu Buhari has given no such order.” According to him, “while it is true […]
Nigeria has taken a major step towards concluding the process of domesticating five International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulatory instruments with the submission of the instruments of assent to five protocols of the IMO in London. This feat was achieved through the collaboration of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) being the focal point of […]
PEOPLES Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday held its maiden Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting where critical issues like how to bring back aggrieved members who felt short changed after the party primaries as well as those who still feel there should be a clean sweep of the national executive committee, NEC, of the party were discussed. […]
AKHERE Godwin,Benin The management of Ogba Zoological Garden and Natural Park in Edo State has raised alarm over massive encroachment by land grabbers on its host communities- namely, Utagban and Ogbaneki. Chief Executive of the Zoo, Mr. Andy Enahire in an open letter addressed to Governor Adams Oshiomhole also decried the management’s handicaps in adequately […]
AKHERE Godwin,Benin Former Deputy National President of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Comrade Eddy Ossai Wednesday cautioned President Muhammadu Buhari to be cautious of the “rackets” in the oil sector if he would succeed in his desire to purge that vital sector. Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the factional […]
* BEING WELCOME SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (DR) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI (CON) TO SENATORS OF THE 8TH SENATE ON RESUMPTION FROM A SHORT RECESS ON TUESDAY, 23 JUNE, 2015. Distinguished colleagues, I am especially delighted to welcome you back to the hallowed Chamber of the […]
Immediate past President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has debunked the statement made by President Muhammadu Buhari that he inherited an empty treasury, insisting that he left nothing less than $30 billion. Dr. Jonathan who has not made any major public statement since leaving office on May 29 this year spoke through the immediate past Minister of […]
NEDU MARK YENAGOA Over 200 aggrieved women from the Otuoke Community in Bayelsa state have called on the Federal Government and the National Universities Commission ( NUC) to sack the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Otuoke, Professor Mobolaji Aluko. The angry women, operating under the auspices of Otuoke Progressive Women Association, alleged that Prof. […]
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has appointed Senator Isa Galaudu and Alhaji Yusuph Adesola Olaniyonu as Chief of Staff and Special Adviser, Media respectively. The appointments were the first of his senior aides that Senator Saraki would approve since his emergence as the Senate President on June 9. A statement signed by the Deputy Clerk to […]
