The leadership of the ruling All Progressive party has applauded the Speaker of the House of Representative, Femi Gbajabiamila, for the passage of Deep Offshore Bill. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, also commended the House on the speed with members were working on the 2020 budget to ensure its early passage. A statement … Read more
As the political crisis in Edo state persists, two of the state’s members in the House of Representative have distanced themselves from the press briefing of the APC Caucus. The representatives were Hons. Aisowieren and Dennis Idahosa representing Edo state. It could be recalled that three members of the House from the State led by … Read more
The All Progressive Congress APC chapter in Akwa Ibom state has congratulated that state’s Governor Udom Emmanuel, for the victory recoded at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal and the Appeal Court over the last gubernatorial election in the state. In their statement made available to newsmen in Uyo, the APC faithful described the outcome of … Read more
The Federal Government has revealed plans to commence the prosecution of open defection offenders in the Federal Capital Territory FCT. The minister of FCT Malam Muhammad Bello, disclosed this at the World Toilet Day celebration organised by Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) on Thursday in Abuja. Represented by Dr Bawuro Yahaya, AEPB Board Chairman, Bello … Read more
The Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello, has challenged Peoples Democratic Party PDP, to meet in court over the outcome of the Saturday gubernatorial election. Bello stated this when he fielded questions from State House Correspondents after he paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday. It could be recalled … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that rerun of the Kogi West Senatorial District election would hold on Nov. 30. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mr Festus Okoye, dislsed this in a press statement on Thursday in Abuja. He recalled that at the conclusion of the court-ordered Kogi … Read more
The former governor of Niger, Dr Babangida Aliyu of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. Aliyu made the call in a press statement on Thursday in Minna by Mr Bala Bitrus, his media officer. According to Aliyu: … Read more
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to urgently undertake remedial works on the Owerri-Orlu-Ideato-Uga Federal Road in Imo. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by Rep. Chogozie Obi (AA-Imo) at the plenary on Thursday. Moving the motion earlier, Obi said that the road linked Owerri, … Read more
The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has tasked political leaders on the need to provide good governance to the people. He stressed the need for leaders to get closer to the people in order to have a first hand appreciation of their challenges as well as proffered solutions. Okowa made the call while delivering … Read more
A cleric identified as Pastor Aimola John, has reportedly slumped and died shortly after joining Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress in Benin City yesterday. Aimola, a former chairmanship candidate for Owan East Local Governemnt Area of Edo State, was said to have been pronounced dead at the hospital he … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has commenced the process of amending the Electoral Act in a bid to strengthened and protect democratic norms in the country. The bill was sponsored by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Senator Abubakar Kyari. The amendment bill has however passed the second reading on the floor of the red … Read more
The three tiers of government have shared a total sum of N702.05bn for the month of October 2019. The Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, confirmed the allocation briefly after the meeting at the headquarters of the ministry of finance. The N702.05bn was made up of the Value Added Tax, where the sum of N104.91bn … Read more
Some legal practitioners under the aegis of the Registered Trustees of Accountable Leadership for Better Nigeria Initiative, has sued President Muhammadu Buhari for transfering the Niger Delta Development Commission to the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs. Buhari was sued alongside the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; and the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, … Read more
Ex-militant leader in Niger Delta Reuben Wilson, has applauded the victory of the All Progressive Congress APC gubernatorial candidate David Lyon in the Saturday governorship poll in Bayelsa. He noted that the victory of Lyon was a symbol of love for the people of the State adding that, Governor Seriake Dickson ruled the state like … Read more
The Federal Government has informed the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU that there won’t be any pay order without the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System. Meanwhile, ASUU members in federal universities across the country, in separate interviews on Wednesday, vowed to shun registration for IPPIS, which would start on Monday and end on … Read more
The Federal Executive Council FEC has approved the move by the Justice department to repeal the Geneva Convention in the bid to adjust the rights of prisoners of war. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed this briefly after the FEC meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. Malami stressed that … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that expresident Goodluck Jonathan, would always be remembered for his selfless sacrifice for advancement of democracy in the nation. Buhari applauded the former president as he felicitates with him as he turuned 62 years today. The president disclosed this in statement through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi … Read more
Governor Nyesom Wike has expressed concern that the recent electoral defeat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in neighbouring Bayelsa by the All Progressives Congress (APC) portends danger for Rivers state. The Rivers governor said with the defeat of the PDP in Bayelsa, it was apparent that the “next onslaught of the APC would be … Read more
The leadership of the Senate has ordered it committee on power to probe the electricity generating companies over incessant electricity failure across the country. The upper chamber gave four weeks to its committee to unravel the problem in the power sector and submit it report to the house for considerations. This decision was reached sequel … Read more
The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has reinstated his administration’s commitment to the people of the state. The governor stressed that the people of the state were the center of his administration adding that, no particular group owns the government. Wike disclosed this during a Courtesy Visit by Amayanabo of Wakrike Kingdom, Okrika and … Read more