The Ebonyi state government has reacted to the poverty index credited to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, listing the State as the 7th poorest State in Nigeria in 2019. The state government stressed that the poverty index was fake and as such was unacceptable as it does not reflect the reality in the state. … Read more
The Governor of Niger State Abubakar Bello, has called for structural adjustment of governance in the bid to improve the economy. A statement by Mrs Mary Berje, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said Bello made the called during a 3-day Executive Leadership Retreat on Administrative Relationship, Strategic Communication and Management of Public of Finance … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has boasted of a landslide victory in the November 30 supplementary poll of the Kogi West Senatorial District. The party called on its members to prepare for a landslide victory. The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Sunday in Abuja, said that … Read more
The Governor of Benue State Samuel Ortom had ordered full scale investigation into last Thursday’s mysterious death of a family of three in the North Bank area of Makurdi town. Mr Gregory Indyor, his wife and five year old son were Thursday night found dead in their residence without any trace of cause of their … Read more
The Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and Forum of Non NWC National Executive Council (NEC) members have urged few of their aggrieved colleagues to stop attacking the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as advised by President Muhammadu Buhari at the just concluded NEC meeting of the party. … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to address the challenges of electoral violence, killings and alteration of election results rather dissipating energy to talk about whether or not, he would seek a third term in office in 2023. The party stated this in a statement issued by its spokesman, Kola Ologbondiyan. … Read more
Following the allegation leveled against Allen Ifechukwu Athan Onyema, CEO of Air Peace, by the United States Attorney, coalition known as Nigerian Ethnic Nationality Youth Leaders Forum, (NENLF), has on Saturday cautioned the United States Government, noting that they should not destroy Nigeria’s finest philanthropist. Disclosing this in a statement jointly signed by Alhaji Yerima … Read more
The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, has said budget effective implementation has been a major problem facing all levels of government in the country. He disclosed this during his keynote address delivered at a 3-day Budget Retreat organized by the House in Ogun state. Speaking at the event, the Speaker who … Read more
The National Executive Council NEC of the All Progressive Congress APC has called for the resignation of the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. The Chairman of Zamfara chapter of the party, Mr Lawal Liman, who led the aggrieved NEC members, made the call on Friday, while speaking with journalists in Abuja. Liman said Oshiomhole’s resignation … Read more
The chairman of Shinkafi Local Government area of Zamfara state Alhaji Sani Galadi, has been suspended. The state’s house of Assembly reaffirmed the suspension of the local government boss pending the outcome of investigation. It could be recalled that the assembly had recently suspended Galadi for the period of three months over alleged diversion of … Read more
Following suit before a Benin High Court, Anselm Ojezua has be affirmed the legitimate chairman of the All Progressive Congress APC in Edo State. The court presided over by Justice V.O.A. Oviawe yesterday in Benin in its ruling, granted an order of interim injunction directing that “the status quo as at 10/11/19 with regards to … Read more
The Governor of Cross River State Sir Ben Ayade, has revealed that the state government has initiated a partnership with Russia on nuclear plant, wheat cultivation, deep seaport, and super highway projects. The Governor disclosed this on Friday during a presentation titled, ‘Nigeria On Evolving Partnership To Promote Investment In Cross River State’ to the … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC has revealed that it would head to the Supreme Court following the judgment of an Appeal Court that upheld the victory of Aminu Tambuwal in last gubernatorial poll in the state. Addressing newsmen in Sokoto shortly after the Judgment on behalf of the APC Legal Team, Barrister Bashir Jodi said … Read more
The Federal High Court sitting Abuja has chose November 29 as the date to decide the fate of the son of the former Chairman, Pension Reform Task Team, Faisal Maina. Justice Okon Abang made this known, on Friday, after taking the arguments of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the defence counsel. Justice … Read more
The government of president Muhammadu Buhari has reached to report of the ownership of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the nation. Presidency cleared the air regarding the DisCos ownership via a press statement made available to Vanguard by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity (Office of the Vice President), Laolu … Read more
Bayelsa elders have called for support for the Governor-elect Chief David Lyon as he assumes office of the Governor of the state. They made the appeal Thursday at a reception ceremony after the presentation of the certificate of return to the winner of the state gubernatorial election, Chief David Lyon and his running mate, Bishop … Read more
A Coalition of Accredited Domestic Election Observers for Kogi governorship election has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to create more polling units across the country. The coalition made the call during a press briefing on its preliminary findings on the state election in Abuja. Mr Valentine Ejeh, National Coordinator the organisation’s Peace … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House Of Assembly as well as chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies Mudashiru Obasa, has said the reason for lobbying President Muhammadu Buhari was to approve judiciary financial autonomy. He disclosed this when the 36 Speakers paid a courtesy visit to President Buhari at his Presidential … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), on Thursday, advised Lagosians on measures to beat heatwave in the state. In a statement by the General Manager of LASEPA, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, the Agency urged residents to ensure adequate ventilation at homes and offices in order to mitigate the intensity of the prevailing heatwave in the … Read more
Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), under the Nigeria Election Violence Report (NEVR), has said that the 2019 Bayelsa State Governorship Election held on the 16th November was marred by violence with 5 people reported dead. In a press statement signed by the Coordinator, NEVR Bayelsa State, Bukola Idowu, intimidation of voters, carting away and destruction of … Read more